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COM · 03-26-2008, 05:37 PM

I have my tank set up in a room with wall-to-wall carpeting. I have a stain on the carpet that I can't seem to get out (my ex-girlfriend spilled some mystery sauce) that is driving me nuts! I am thinking about having the carpet professionally cleaned (Stanley Steamer or the like).

My questions are:
1- Should I move the tank out of room for the cleaning? A cleaner I spoke to said that it wasn't necessary but I fear that the chemical cleaning agent will vaporize in their cleaning process and could get into my tank and kill my fish.
2- If I do need to move the tank out of the room, how long should I wait before I move it back in?
3- Does anyone know if any of the new "Green Cleaners" use less harsh chemicals that would be better for the health of my fish (and me) or are they just a marketing ploy?

Thanks in advance for your help.

03-26-2008, 05:37 PM	#1
COM Rebel Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 696	Cleaning Around the Tank I have my tank set up in a room with wall-to-wall carpeting. I have a stain on the carpet that I can't seem to get out (my ex-girlfriend spilled some mystery sauce) that is driving me nuts! I am thinking about having the carpet professionally cleaned (Stanley Steamer or the like). My questions are: 1- Should I move the tank out of room for the cleaning? A cleaner I spoke to said that it wasn't necessary but I fear that the chemical cleaning agent will vaporize in their cleaning process and could get into my tank and kill my fish. 2- If I do need to move the tank out of the room, how long should I wait before I move it back in? 3- Does anyone know if any of the new "Green Cleaners" use less harsh chemicals that would be better for the health of my fish (and me) or are they just a marketing ploy? Thanks in advance for your help.