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54. My first thought. Or ask Peggy. I sent money to her one time to help out a DUer. I can't volunteer

Reply to progressiveinaction (Reply #49)

Wed Apr 10, 2013, 09:01 PM

Apr 2013

her help, but if you have a DUer in the area they can take our help. Or a thread in ATA?

I know you don't want to have to ask for all of this, but that is how I helped out before. I don't want you to lose your place.

I had a bad spill where I live, it was a smoothie with berries and greens in it and wow, was that bad. No only the sugar and color but it was thick with yogurt.

I have light tan carpet and just went crazy with towels, dish soap and water as soon as it happened. Since yours has had a while, get down on it and scrub hard. Don't forget the rest of the things suggested here.

Fortunately my landlord only inspects a few times a year and finds nothing wrong with me, and has even offered to shampoo the place for free just because I've been here for 6 years. I keep putting it off because we haven't had a day I can open the windows up to let it dry properly.

Good luck and hope the ideas work!

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I am going to loss my apartment over a stain! [View all] Lady Freedom Returns Apr 2013 OP

Can you rent one of those carpet cleaning gizmos from Home Depot or wherever? Moondog Apr 2013 #1

All I have is food stamps. Lady Freedom Returns Apr 2013 #4

OK, no then. Think about Moondog Apr 2013 #6

I have Dawn. Lady Freedom Returns Apr 2013 #15

It should. It's a Moondog Apr 2013 #20

Got till the 19th! Lady Freedom Returns Apr 2013 #22

Alrighty then. Good luck! Moondog Apr 2013 #23

Equal parts Dawn detergent and white vinegar Lars39 Apr 2013 #40

That is a good combo libodem Apr 2013 #51

I've done this - it works. 840high Apr 2013 #66

Then blow a fan on it, to make it dry out sooner rather than later? Honeycombe8 Apr 2013 #84

LFR, Sissyk Apr 2013 #2

No money. Lady Freedom Returns Apr 2013 #5

Yes. Except maybe grape soda. Moondog Apr 2013 #7

This is Coke. Lady Freedom Returns Apr 2013 #11

Worst part will be the sugar. Should come up. Moondog Apr 2013 #13

do you have a shop vac Maine-ah Apr 2013 #70

It should. Sissyk Apr 2013 #8

A funny brownish tan. Lady Freedom Returns Apr 2013 #10

Don't laugh but Sissyk Apr 2013 #12

Can get some. Lady Freedom Returns Apr 2013 #16

Try it. Sissyk Apr 2013 #18

I remember my mom say to get rid of a stain in whites to use vinegar and baking soda. Lady Freedom Returns Apr 2013 #24

The vinegar is an acid. Do you really want to try this? You might check out more on the net first. AnotherMcIntosh Apr 2013 #34

If the Dawn do not work... Lady Freedom Returns Apr 2013 #35

Go into a closet and do a test there first. Lone_Star_Dem Apr 2013 #53

On the net Mnpaul Apr 2013 #62

Will you let me know if it works? Sissyk Apr 2013 #63

Will do! Lady Freedom Returns Apr 2013 #67

What about throw rugs? Loryn Apr 2013 #3

They want us to remove all that. Lady Freedom Returns Apr 2013 #9

Oh my! Loryn Apr 2013 #19

Have you tried vinegar? HipChick Apr 2013 #14

ha! Sissyk Apr 2013 #17

Sissyk just posted something about vinegar. Lady Freedom Returns Apr 2013 #21

cheap hair spray might work. it gets ink out. don't know about coke. n/t Tuesday Afternoon Apr 2013 #25

I am willing to try anything! Lady Freedom Returns Apr 2013 #26

get a can of white rain. the old timey stuff that has all those chemicals in it. - - Tuesday Afternoon Apr 2013 #27

We did have to fill out a peacie of paper of thing we saw when we came to look at the place. Lady Freedom Returns Apr 2013 #29

do not lose that paper. do your the best you can with the carpet. good luck. Tuesday Afternoon Apr 2013 #30

It is stapled to the lease! Lady Freedom Returns Apr 2013 #32

Good! next time take pictures and keep copies of all this stuff. Tuesday Afternoon Apr 2013 #33

You might want to contact HUD about this. TexasTowelie Apr 2013 #28

We have a HUD/VASH caseworker that comes once a month. Lady Freedom Returns Apr 2013 #31

I was going to say something like that union_maid Apr 2013 #52

Very VERY good advice. nt MADem Apr 2013 #64

Do you have any laundry detergent? Texasgal Apr 2013 #36

I think I might have some tide left. Lady Freedom Returns Apr 2013 #37

how big is the stain? Texasgal Apr 2013 #38

Not that big. Lady Freedom Returns Apr 2013 #39

Try the laundry detergent. Texasgal Apr 2013 #46

The landlords getting amply paid from HUD. rug Apr 2013 #41

It's unlikely they will want to lose a "HUD" tenant, either, assuming the tenant is well-behaved. MADem Apr 2013 #65

Well we have been asked by guys at the office see us get the mail "What Apprtment are you in?" a .. Lady Freedom Returns Apr 2013 #71

If they are getting a regular income stream from you, I can't see why MADem Apr 2013 #72

This inspection is on everyone. Lady Freedom Returns Apr 2013 #73

Well, assuming everything in your house is OK, MADem Apr 2013 #74

Oh I will! Lady Freedom Returns Apr 2013 #75

Or they're thinking of selling and want to make the place look good for buyers. haele Apr 2013 #77

What about progressiveinaction Apr 2013 #42

Checked before. Lady Freedom Returns Apr 2013 #44

That's $55 closer progressiveinaction Apr 2013 #48

And there is always wishadoo! progressiveinaction Apr 2013 #49

My first thought. Or ask Peggy. I sent money to her one time to help out a DUer. I can't volunteer freshwest Apr 2013 #54

Wishadoo? Knightraven Apr 2013 #57

OneGrassRoot runs wishadoo and they make cash or other donations to DUers in need. freshwest Apr 2013 #59

Wait and try the other cleaning stuff first! Knightraven Apr 2013 #56

I just posted information for you above regarding Wishadoo if all else fails. freshwest Apr 2013 #60

I'll wait to see what the advice can help with. Lady Freedom Returns Apr 2013 #68

For most people computers are necessary! lunatica Apr 2013 #69

From my time in the military and moving a lot, here's some cheap cleaning hints - haele Apr 2013 #43

THANK YOU! Lady Freedom Returns Apr 2013 #45

Thanks I am saving all those cleaning tips, too. freshwest Apr 2013 #61

Is it possible to rearrange the layout so a couch and recliner are over the spots? nt Incitatus Apr 2013 #47

Have you been in contact with your local or state Tenant Advocacy organization? redqueen Apr 2013 #50

Yes, check out what redqueen has stated! Knightraven Apr 2013 #58

Have you ever used Newest Reality Apr 2013 #55

I would ask the management ahead of time what their suggestion is. grantcart Apr 2013 #76

Did ask. Lady Freedom Returns Apr 2013 #78

Is it okay, to PM, you? sheshe2 Apr 2013 #79

You mean DU-mail? Lady Freedom Returns Apr 2013 #80

Hey try hydrogen peroxide felix_numinous Apr 2013 #81

I can't say 100% for certain, but this sounds pretty illegal. harmonicon Apr 2013 #82

A long as they give a week or more warning they can. n/t Lady Freedom Returns Apr 2013 #83