Rubber Belt (Vacuum Cleaner) Mark
Spot & Stain
Removal

from Bane-Clene®

If the belt on a vacuum cleaner breaks and the operator doesn’t immediately notice it and stop the machine, severe black marks will be put on the carpet, especially on polypropylene (olefine) carpet.

  1. If the carpet is olefin:
    1. You may be able to remove a small amount with Saf-T-Solv™ or acetone.
    2. However, because the heat from friction with the belt is very high and the softening and melting points of olefin are so low, the rubber has probably melted into the fiber, making total removal of the stain impossible.
  2. If the carpet is nylon:
    1. There is a FAIR chance that you can remove it with Saf-T-Solv™, followed by Stain Magic™ treatment.
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