border caught in wheel

[CJQ]

I got about 2 inches of a border caught in my rear carriage wheels which left a black mark. Any suggestions of the best remover for this?

[LinneaMarie]

Try alcohol. Worked for me. Or Magic Eraser. That works good too!

[lindasewsit]

Or maybe a little oxyclean /water paste.... ?

[CJQ]

Thanks Linnea,

I tried the alcohol but it didn't work. I don't have a magic eraser.

[Kueser]

I've used Woolite and a soft cloth. You have to be careful that you don't rub too hard or you could loose some of the color- if that's applicable. Slow and steady.

[ffq-lar]

Least invasive method first of course. Then try--

Sew Clean--available on-line. I think this will do the trick for you.

Grandma's Spot Remover--local fabric shops and on-line.

A Carbona product--since the black is oxidation from the wheels, try the one for removing ink and crayon. Available at grocery and drug stores.

Good luck and let us know what worked.

[LinneaMarie]

I know this sounds funny, but try ammonia. It takes the grease out of DH's work clothes like magic! Stinks, but works. Careful, it might lighten the fabric. I also use GO-JO hand cleaner. It is made for grease.

[Quilting Heidi]

I'd try some Dawn. It is a great grease cutter and should get the spot out. I'd use a q-tip to work it in or a soft rag.

[Joyce]

I just did the same thing, I recently found a product called Mary Ellen's stain remover and it took the black marks right off and was very easy to use. I did find this at a quilt shop, but maybe Joanns might cary it.

[bobbi]

Ok, seems like you got some good advice, but how on earth did the border get caught in the wheel? I sure hope it works out ok!!