--- Lee Kouns <LeeKouns@WEBTV.NET> wrote:
> Hi everyone,
> The front carpet on the driver's side of my 88 van
> has gotten soaked
> with brake fluid. I'd appreciate any ideas on the
> best way to get it
> out. Are there any problems removing the carpet and
> then replacing it
> after cleaning? I assume I'll have stains even if I
> can remove the
> fluid.

Pull the carpet out of the van and spray it with a
garden house for about 1/2 hour. There shouldn't be
any stain left, but if there is, sprinkle or pour some
laundry detergent on it, scrub it with a stiff bristle
brush and rinse as necessary.

I do this to my front carpet and the piece between the
seats as needed, usually right after someone spills a
"biggie" drink on the front floor.

The carpet ends up looking like new.

Good luck,

=====
TJ Hannink
Goldibox - 1987 Vanagon Camper, Wolfsburg Edition
Winter Park, Florida
http://home.earthlink.net/~tjhannink/
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wolfsburg_campers
http://photos.yahoo.com/tjhannink [Vanagon] Album

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