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I've tried many different stain removal products in the past, some with good results and others which seemed like a waste of time, but it was the 1001 Troubleshooter that caught my attention on the store shelves with it's promise of added odour neutralising abilities included in it's "Improved ... Read review
Advantages: Cleans and freshens Disadvantages: Takes a while if following instructions properly
...time, but it was the 1001 Troubleshooter that caught my attention on the store shelves with it's promise of added odour neutralising abilities included in it's "Improved Formula" after recently potty training my little girl it seemed a good idea to properly freshen up the carpets, I could never quite shake the feeling that the house might smell a little bit like her accidents despite all my attempts at the time to mop up any messes, so ... ...the perfect product. 1001 products are un-missable with their bright yellow and navy blue packaging and the Troubleshooter is no exception to this design rule, coming in the shape of a 500ml pump action spray bottle the spray is suitable for use on both carpets and upholstery.
As with all products of this nature it is recommended that you carry out a patch test just to be sure that the colour is not going to run in any way, but I've ... more
After many months of nagging the landlords work finally started on our bathroom tiling this month, a long and drawn out process, it probably would have been quicker and easier to do the job myself despite no previous experience. With all the old tiling chipped off the walls the young man set to work putting up the new tiles, I've never known the process to generate so much noise or so much mess and I was less then impressed when he left our home, a trail of dirty plastered boot prints making their way from the bathroom, down the stairs and towards the front door, his attempt at brushing up the dust and dirt had little effect and was undoubtedly just for good measure then actually in order to clean up after himself and so we were left with his trail of prints to clean up ourselves, I probably could have complained but considering how long it took to get the tiling done in the first place it would undoubtedly take twice as long to get the carpet cleaning issue sorted out and was easier to do the job myself.
I've tried many different stain removal products in the past, some with good results and others which seemed like a waste of time, but it was the 1001 Troubleshooter that caught my attention on the store shelves with it's promise of added odour neutralising abilities included in it's "Improved Formula" after recently potty training my little girl it seemed a good idea to properly freshen up the carpets, I could never quite shake the feeling that the house might smell a little bit like her accidents despite all my attempts at the time to mop up any messes, so with stain removal and odour neutralising capabilities it seemed like the perfect product. 1001 products are un-missable with their bright yellow and navy blue packaging and the Troubleshooter is no exception to this design rule, coming in the shape of a 500ml pump action spray bottle the spray is suitable for use on both carpets and upholstery.
As with all products of this nature it is recommended that you carry out a patch test just to be sure that the colour is not going to run in any way, but I've never been the patient sort and being in a mad rush to get the house perfect before Baby Lumpy arrives in July I set to cleaning the stairs straight away, fortunately there were no problems with the colour on my carpet. To use the spray you have to apply it directly to the fabric whether it be your carpet or furniture and leave it for a few moments, it's recommended not to get the fabric too wet though, then massaging the formula into the pile of the fabric going from the outside to the centre of the stain using a damp cloth or sponge. After working on the stain you should blot any excess moisture and then repeat the process but this time with clean water, again making sure it's not over wet and blotting up any excess, finally after the treated area has dried you should give it a vacuum to finish it off.
Of course there are many different types of stains and the product comes with instructions for tackling these specific issues, ours was a matter of "solid residue" in the form of plaster boot prints so we had to scrape up dry excess with a blunt knife before then applying the stain remover for the more deeply ingrained dirt. I pumped on a thin layer of the product and allowed it to soak into my carpet pile, with a little extra for areas that looked a little worse than the rest, it didn't require too long soaking the stains in the product to remove the prints, undoubtedly due to the nature of the actual stain, and with a little elbow grease the dirt was removed however I get the impression that a stubborn or dried in stain, such as spilled wine, could take a lot more time and effort to remove. The additional steps of washing down the treated areas and vacuuming once it was dried made the process of cleaning the carpets far longer then was necessary and I can't help feeling that I could have just used warm water and had the same result in less time, still at least I had the promise of no unpleasant odours, and it did deliver on that promise leaving a fresh feeling lingering in the air in my hallway. Naturally I gave my hands a good wash after using 1001 Troubleshooter and admittedly they did feel a little dry after cleaning the carpets, but that could have been down to the scrubbing motion I had to use just as much as the product itself, I experienced no discomfort or irritation to the skin other than the dryness, which a moisturising hand cream soon sorted.
The spray itself has a citrussy smell, a little overpowering when you're up close and personal scrubbing the carpets and I'd highly recommend making sure you're in a well ventilated area or take breaks in the case of long jobs, it is dispersed in a fine mist spray and soaks straight into the carpet, I'm sure once upon a time you were left with foamy bubbles from 1001 products but as long as it does it's job I don't care if the product gives me bubbles or not. Because I had to clean my entire stairway and landing I used at least two 3rds of the product in one go however for smaller stains, or smaller areas the product will last a lot longer and is certainly worth keeping at the back of your cleaning cupboard just in case. The product claims to have a built in fabric conditioner which I'm sure would be very useful on upholstery, I didn't really notice a lot of difference in the softness of my hall carpet though and it also promises prevention from re-staining, now I'm not entirely sure how that's meant to work, after all if a bloke walks through your house with dirty boots he's going to leave a mess whether you've applied a stain remover to your carpets or not, I guess only time will tell if this claim is true.
Overall I'm happy with the results I got from 1001 Troubleshooter, I probably wouldn't use it again for such large areas as it took quite a while to do the job and equally as long to be satisfactorily dry but at least my carpet is now clean and fresh smelling, free from any potty training odours and dirty boot prints. I think it's a great product for smaller stains, especially new, wet stains and would definitely recommend it to others.
Costing in the region of £2.99 for the 500ml bottle 1001 Troubleshooter is available from Wilkinsons as well as many supermarkets and home stores.
Go to http://www.1001carpetcare.co.uk for a full look at the 1001 range.
Advantages: Cleaning ability, Smell Disadvantages: Hard to get out
...for me to drink!!!) and 1001 stain remover!
Having never used this stain remover before, I was very apprehensive about using it, would it bleach the carpet etc!! remember this isn't my house!!!!
***Presentation / Packaging ***
The bottle comes in a nice bright yellow, 500ml spray bottle, bright blue label with 1001 written in yellow!!! and a nice blue spray gun applicator. The bottle is ergonomically designed (and trust me I needed it, with continuous ... ...the agenda!!).
***Instructions ***
This might sound silly to some, but I actually found the instructions hard to follow, they just didn't quite add up;
"Liquid Spills - Blot stain with kitchen towel to remove excess" Yep I could manage that part easily enough!
Then applying and rubbing, and vacuuming when dry, we couldn['t decide if it needed to be left before rubbing, how much to apply, and how long before it dried! Neither of us are thick, ...
englishminx 07.03.2004
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...are spitting feathers.
The 1001 Troubleshooter is a stain removed for carpets and upholstery and I have a very nice chinese rug and it had little paw prints all around it.
The bottle is a spray bottle in navy blue and has a yellow spray lid and squeezer handle, the front of the bottle has Troubleshooter 1001 in yellow and it says it attack stains and dirt fast. On the back is directions for use and also warnings.
You must always test a patch first ... ...doing. It claims to rub out stubborn stains and also ones that are dried in. Quick effective removal you can trust, lets see eh!
Well the part that is stained on my rug is the beige part so I squirt away and out comes this nice smelling frothy liquid. At first look it looks like saliva, that is the best way to describe it. It soaks into my rug quite easily. I then follow the instructions and with a damp cloth work from the outside of the stain inwards. ...
BUBBLES171 31.12.2003
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Advantages: Good for small stain removal. Disadvantages: None.
The 1001 Troubleshooter stain remover spray makes life much easier. Do not get me wrong, I like the 1001 products full stop but having a ready made stain removal solution in a very easy to handle spray bottle does simplify matters.
If you are going in search of a bottle of 1001 Troubleshooter stain remover then just keep an eye out for the very familiar colours that the WD-40 Company use to market this carpet and upholstery cleaner.
1001 liquid ... ...I paid £1.80 for my 1001 Troubleshooter , the bottle has a spray top that has a nozzle which can be turned to twist it on or off.
If you want to tackle smaller stubborn stains then this spray bottle of 1001 solution is ideal.
I am always using it on my stair carpet, time after time we traipse up the stairs and leave some dirt that has clung to the soles of our shoes on the plain green carpet.
The bottle can be aimed directly at the stain which ...
Sarahjh1 11.08.2009
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Advantages: Does the job well, smells quite nice Disadvantages: You have to buy it!
1001 is a well known name in most households, synonymous with cleaning ability and stain removal. Well this 1001 Troubleshooter certainly lives up to it's name. It is a carpet and upholstery stain remover.
We have fairly light coloured carpets, not a wise choice really when you use a coal fire and have three grandchildren who always forget to remove their shoes after going outside in the mud!
Nevertheless we are stuck with our carpets as new ones ... ...used to try to clean the stains with a little mild detergent or even a solution of washing up liquid, always trying to be thrifty me, I hate buying a product if I think I can manage without :-)
Anyway, forgive my ramblings, I'll get to the point. Having got fed up with little dirty marks all over my carpet, I splashed out on a bottle of this stain remover.
The stains were dried on, so this was the real test, I sprayed the foam on as instructed ...
Lynda04 24.04.2001
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Advantages: none Disadvantages: well it deosn't remove stains!!!
...im not talking dificult stains like red wine just baby food and things like that. I had such high hopes for a trusted name like 1001 but this just isn't worth the money, soap and hot water would have been just as effective at a fraction of the cost. ...
sharonB 14.09.2000
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