Rust stains in carpet

[Captn TJ]

Has anyone found an effective solution to removing rust stains - the boat is an 05 - 280. I've tried normal carpet cleaners and also bought a bottle of 'Wink Rust remover' but neither has had any impact on the stain.

 

[Todd320]

I had rust and other stains, We ended up installing fake teak flooring in our 320. Pretty inexpensive if you can DIY. Unfortunately, I could not install, so had to fork over the 3500$. It was complicated by the fact the boat had half carpet, and then a wood floor in the galley which had to be removed. If you have all carpet, would be easier to replace.

 

[Captn TJ]

I had rust and other stains, We ended up installing fake teak flooring in our 320. Pretty inexpensive if you can DIY. Unfortunately, I could not install, so had to fork over the 3500$. It was complicated by the fact the boat had half carpet, and then a wood floor in the galley which had to be removed. If you have all carpet, would be easier to replace.

Thanks for the wood recommendation - I've had wood cabin soles in other boats and really like the look. Unfortunately on the 280, the carpet is running up the sides and the aft compartment has a soft curve (vertical and horizontal)transition so wood would look somewhat out of place.

 

[bahamabreisus]

I would be looking for the source of the rust stain first.

 

[Little Ducky]

I would try a different cleaner:

This one removed the rusty water stains on my hull in a matter of seconds. It just melted away in front of my eyes.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/RustAid...PIPHorizontal2_rr-_-100127368-_-206726457-_-N

 

[sbw1]

I would be looking for the source of the rust stain first.

Check the condensate pan beneath the a/c compressor. The drain clogs easily with fuzz from air born carpet fibers and other stuff. Requires regular cleaning. I suppose there are limited options but SR puts cooling units in undesirable locations on some of its product one. Under a forward berth means noisy sleeping and spilled, rusty water when running the boat in heavy seas. Best location for compressors is as far aft and away from carpeting as possible.

 

[LG111]

Starbrite rust and stain remover! Any marine store or on line.

 

[Todd320]

I have carpet going up the sides as well. Left it there. One small section near the front sloped as well. See before and after pics. And of course, couldn’t help but insert picture of Maggie!!

 

[northern]

Spray Nine

 

[Boater420]

I would try a different cleaner:

This one removed the rusty water stains on my hull in a matter of seconds. It just melted away in front of my eyes.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/RustAid...PIPHorizontal2_rr-_-100127368-_-206726457-_-N

This stuff is amazing.

 

[Captn TJ]

Thanks guys - some of the solutions presented, however, are not intended for fabrics or carpeting.