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Subject:Re: Removing brake fluid from carpet
From:Stan Wilder
Date:Fri, 28 Feb 2003 09:12:59 -0600

Just catch one of those sales on Rubbing Alcohol at your local discount
drug store.
Pour the alcohol on the brake fluid, might take a pint or more.
Let it soak in, massage it as required with a brush.
Put your two passenger side wheels up on a curb or blocks, take your
water hose and rinse the mess out the drivers door.
After it has drained overnight, place newspapers under the carpet to
catch the remaining moisture, since it is cold and evaporation is slow it
might take several stacks of newspapers over a three day time frame.

Stan Wilder

On Fri, 28 Feb 2003 03:36:34 -0800 Lee Kouns <LeeKouns@WEBTV.NET> writes:
> 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.
> Thanks for your suggestions.
> Lee
>
>

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