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winnie32v · 09-04-2019, 05:03 PM

My 2001 Winnebago Adventurer has a "Textured Carpet" like ceiling.
Mt skylight began to leak and I now have a stain in the ceiling carpet, probably some from the wood skin above it getting wet and bleeding through.

SO, now I am having a problem removing the stain.
I have tried: Oxy Clean, 40% Hydrogen Peroxide, Super Clean and none of these seem to get rid of the stain.

My next try will be maybe 50% Clorox.

I have also heard that 'Instagone' is supposed to be a good stain remover but would like some personal experience before I order it.

SO....I would appreciate and First-hand recommendations for the best stain remover to use.

Thanks for all of your input.

PS: I completely removed the skylight and resealed it as per specification. the initial problem has been solved but the resultant damage is still a "work in progress".

TXTiger · 09-04-2019, 05:18 PM

I’ve never tried it but had a thought. Try one of the products that removes pet stains from carpets. It may work.

Ray,IN · 09-04-2019, 07:38 PM

Folex carpet spot remover!
It works when directions are followed. It removed diesel smoke from our bedroom ceiling, and water stains from above the driver seat area.

Mich F · 09-04-2019, 07:59 PM

Another recommendation for Folex. You can buy it at Home Depot or Lowe's .

bigjon42 · 09-04-2019, 08:06 PM

Have used 'insta-gone ' several times over the years on our white Ozite ceiling in several motorhomes and it is 'MAGIC', stain completely gone.

Jim18655 · 09-04-2019, 10:18 PM

I used powdered Oxyclean mixed in a spray bottle and then a wet shop vac to suck the mixture and stain out.

winnie32v · 09-05-2019, 07:18 AM

Thanks,
Going to nearby Lowe's to get some Folex Cleaner today.

Will advise later.

DancinCampers · 09-05-2019, 11:05 AM

Ditto Insta-gone.

okie mopar · 09-05-2019, 12:33 PM

I used Woolite with Oxiclean, worked great

Millberry · 09-05-2019, 05:03 PM

I used Resolve spot and stain remover on my textured ceiling--with a brush. I had to do it twice---Perfect ! ONLY spot and stain Resolve

DBecker57 · 09-06-2019, 09:42 AM

I found a video on carpet cleaning on you tube and it works great...i have the carpet ceiling also. Spray bottle, warm water, 1 teaspoon of dish soap, coup.e teaspoo s of alchol...90% type. Soak thearea and us a wet vac for extraction...that seems to be the most important part...find the video, it is a carpet guy, not some who just tried it.

Kelm130 · 09-06-2019, 05:26 PM

I've used InstaGone on my Journey fabric ceiling and in my home on a textured ceiling. It works! I had bad water stains in the RV. The secret is to spry some until just moist and then walk away for a day or 2 and then repeat. Don't soak it until its dripping and don't wipe/rub/pat with a towel just walk away :-) It smells like bleach water but its not.

winnie32v · 09-08-2019, 03:58 AM

Here is where I ended up.

I tried a brand spot/stain remover - didn't touch the stain.
Oxyclean - didn't touch the stain.
30% Hydrogen Peroxide - didn't touch the stain.
Folex from Lowe's - didn't touch the stain.
InstaGone - couldn't get locally so did not have the option to try it.

So, thinking about the stain....a tan to lt brown stain from the ceiling wood skin that bled out due to getting wet. This is on an 'off-white' textured ceiling fabric...synthetic composition.

My last effort was to mix a 50% solution of Chlorox. I put this in a small spray bottle and LIGHTLY sprayed the stained area. Next, I gently rubbed the affected area with a damp wash cloth..about a minute. Hopefully, this was to 'work' the spray into the fabric and even out any variation.
Within a minute the stains dissappeared and the ceiling fabric returned to its original color.
Waited for a day to see if there were any issues.
Result....no issues, can't tell that there was even a stain there.
It is now completely dry and I consider this situation to have been addressed and solved.

Thanks for all of your input.
Maybe someone else can use this to address one of their issues.

Note: Chlorox is a strong oxidizer and may affect the color of some natural fiber materials.
TEST before using.

winnie32v · 09-14-2019, 06:00 AM

Just some follow-up on my Skylight Leak and subsequent repair.

Recap: Skylight removed and resealed using Dicor sealant.
Stains on the ceiling fabric removed using Chlorox Sol'n.

We've had a couple of heavy rains and there are no signs of any leaking.
The internal component of the skylight has been re-installed and all seems to be back to normal.

Just finished waxing the roof and outside.
Getting ready for the yearly trip south for the winter..............