12/03/2026
stain was caused by a radiator leak, which had left behind a heavy oily sludge deep within the carpet fibres.
When something like this happens itโs rarely just a simple surface stain. The sludge works its way down into the pile and can often leave behind dark water marks and rust staining from the radiator itself.
Rather than rushing straight over the area, the first step is applying a targeted treatment and allowing it time to settle into the fibres. Giving the product proper dwell time helps break down the oily residue and loosen the contamination sitting deep within the carpet.
The area is then gently worked through before carrying out a professional hot water extraction, removing the loosened oils, sludge and residues from the carpet.
Radiator leaks can be some of the most difficult stains to deal with because of the mix of oil, rust and water marks โ but with the correct process and the right products you can achieve some impressive improvements.
And as I always sayโฆ Iโm a carpet cleaner, not a magician โ but sometimes it can look a bit like magic.
Another professional clean completed by Surrey Hills Cleaning.
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