04-10-2015, 06:47 PM
You might try using floor stripper or strong detergent with 2-butoxylethelene, stiff-brushed into the gum, or injected with steam. I use it on sidewalks and the 2-butoxyl dissolves the gum with heat and agitation.
What will it do to carpet? Well, it is likely to be a strong alkaline detergent, so be prudent. However, I've (once in a while) had to use it to get thick oily dirt out and so far, have not damged anything. Of course, a slightly acid after rinse helps neutralize the alkalinity.
Might be worthwhile to experiment.
What will it do to carpet? Well, it is likely to be a strong alkaline detergent, so be prudent. However, I've (once in a while) had to use it to get thick oily dirt out and so far, have not damged anything. Of course, a slightly acid after rinse helps neutralize the alkalinity.
Might be worthwhile to experiment.
With Respect,
Stephen
Stephen