How can I get tar out of an 80% wool beige carpet?

[Kimbles20]

A couple of friends came to my house and walked through wet tar, I now have 6 splodges of wet tar on my carpet and was wondering if anyone had any advice on how best to remove it? Vanish? 1001 Cleaner? Any ideas?

Thanks in advance!

Kim

[blade1834]

Try the utility room in

www.hintsandthings.co.uk

they have a stain removal section

[qapmoc]

There are industrial strength cleaner's made especially for removing tar from stuff, such as these -

MARC 93-LT HEAVY-DUTY CONCENTRATED TAR REMOVER - Designed for deep penetration and quick and easy removal of tar, asphalt, pitch, grease, oils and roofing compounds from machinery, vehicles and tools. Rinse away with water. Non-flammable.

MARC 93-OT ORANGE TERPENE TAR REMOVER AND DEGREASER - Especially designed for quick and easy removal of road tar, asphalt, grease and oil. Has a 100% natural orange base. Contains no chlorinated solvents or petroleum distillates.

You might be able to find some at a industrial products supplier and try it on a corner of the carpet first to see if it works.

It is pretty strong but is water soluble to wash off.