Cleaning > AutoAugust 24, 2007

Fruit Punch Stain in Gray Vehicle Carpet

I am getting ready to return my leased vehicle in a few days, but there is a Fruit Punch Stain on the beige carpet in the back. Someone left a cup of punch in the cup holder back there without me realizing, and it leaked. I have tried every stain cleaning product imaginable (I actually have a big bin full of them), but nothing is working. The stain is old now, and I know it will be harder to get out, if I even can. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Gail from Long Island, NY

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By Donale from Ocala (Guest Post) 02/01/2008

Success! My son just spilled fruit punch in the back seat of the car. As soon as we got home I mixed one part Rug Doctor carpet cleaner with two parts HOT water. Using a clean white towel I scrubbed the entire seat and it DID come out. Try it.

By Gail (Guest Post) 08/25/2007

Thank you everyone for all your helpful suggestions. I actually turned the car in today, and they said it was fine. I tried a few different things that were suggested, and the combination took out most of the stain where you could barely see it. Thank you again!

By MaryEllen (Guest Post) 08/25/2007

Have you thought of a laundry detergent or Spray and Wash duo thats cleans clothes real good. Then hit it was a car cleaner called HOT SHOT it's excellent and have done many of my stains with it. Also tried at the local grocery store the rug doctor stain remover for long ago stains remover.

By (Guest Post) 08/25/2007

I use the Resolve spray at work on grape juice stains all the time and they just disappear! It's good stuff.

By angela (Guest Post) 08/24/2007

Have you tried FOLEX? It works extremely well on all the carpets stains we've had even motor oil.

By (Guest Post) 08/24/2007

If the stain is on the removable floor mat part of the carpet, just throw it in the washer. I do it all the time and it is amazing. If it won't fit in your home washer, it's worth the $4 to take it to the laundromat and put it in a larger washer. Good luck.

By (Guest Post) 08/24/2007

Just want to tell you a SURE WAY of getting most stains from carpet, it's also CHEAP! Go to your local Dollar Store & purchase a couple of gallon jugs of LEMON AMMONIA. Soak the carpet, and soak a cloth towel and place over the stain. It needs to be used full strength, in a well ventilated area. It may burn your eyes and nose, so use a mask, if needed, also use a stiff brissel brush & scrub the stain. Pam & Robert

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08/24/2007

Amaze, a laundry additive, is good for many things. Worth a try.

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08/24/2007

Do a search on Thrifty Fun's search for "Kool Aid Stain in Carpet". The request and answers posted on 03/07/07.....I believe there are 20 replies........gives great advice on using water, a little detergent, a towel and a steam iron! It must work because there are many excited, grateful responses! Good Luck!

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