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NEW FROM PRO’S CHOICE
RED 1 USA
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All the power of Red Relief in one bottle.
Now Wool Safe!
* Best performer
* Fast acting
* Good for all fiber types
* Free rinsing
* Residue free
The changes to Pro’s Choice Red 1 are significant. The new version is called Red 1 USA and is easily recognizable by the flag on the label. It’s no longer necessary to break out the iron or steamer on every stain. So let’s take a look at the different procedures. maximum of 5 seconds.
Okay, let’s talk about natural fibers for a minute.
Does this mean that you can treat a stain and walk off to do something else? No. Far from it. With any stain removal procedure you MUST test a small spot first; you are there to correct a problem your customer caused, not to buy them a new area rug. The variety of dyes being used with natural fibers, especially imports, as well as the vast number of over the counter stain removers that your customer may or may not admit to using make pre-testing a necessity.
With alternative flooring like tile and hardwood floors becoming more and more common, area rugs are also becoming a larger part of the residential market. Many of these rugs are either synthetic or wool and cotton. But jute, sisal, and sea grass are also becoming strong contenders. Until now any water based stains penetrating the later fibers was a death sentence for the rug. The new version of Red 1 has been successful in removing synthetic food dyes from many fibers that previously were impossible to deal with. Additional products:
Now that we’ve got that clear, here are some directions for specific fibers. The dwell times are in bold because they are especially important to your success:
When using the Red 1 on natural fibers there are additional products expected to be used. In the main these are: Natural Fiber Cleaner, CSS (Color Stabilizer and Souring Agent), and CMC’s (Color Modifying Cosmetics). Wool:
1. Apply Red 1 to the stained fibers only.
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Allow dwell time for reaction to change stain to yellow (not to exceed 2 min). 3. Use Pros Choice "Natural Fiber Cleaner" in a thorough "flushing" extraction rinse to remove the stain residue.
4. Vacuum away as much residual moisture as possible.
a. At this point the original stain should be gone or substantially lightened. If residual stain color remains, repeat the treatment above. You should not repeat more than 3 times. On some stains (depending on severity etc.) a light yellow color may remain.
5. Flood the spot with CSS and work the solution gently into the fibers.
6. Vacuum away the solution (vacuum only no water) leaving the fibers as dry as possible.
7. Accelerate drying.
If after drying a little yellow remains that you wish to remove you can easily eliminate the spot with one or two swipes of the right CMC.
Cotton:
1. Apply Red-1 to the stained fibers.
2. Allow to dwell until the stain turns yellow or disappears
3. Use Pros Choice "Natural Fiber Cleaner" in a thorough "flushing" extraction rinse to remove the stain residue. Vacuum away as much residual moisture as possible.
4. If necessary repeat the process.
For best results extract the entire panel or furniture piece to avoid color variations and water marking.
(Not to exceed 3 minutes). Excessive dwell time can result in color loss so minimize the dwell time. Technical NOTE: There are many different grades of cotton and they do not all respond the same to cleaning procedures. The most common complication you may experience is "yellowing" following a cleaning procedure especially with the less processed cottons such as Haitian Cotton. If yellowing occurs it can usually be corrected by wetting the fabric with Pros Choice "CSS" allowing 5 minutes dwell time and dry vacuuming away the moisture. Always test your procedure in an inconspicuous area before proceeding.
Sisal, Jute and Sea Grass:
1. Apply Red 1 to the stained fibers.
2. Allow to dwell until stain turns yellow or disappears (not to exceed 5 min.)
3. Use Pros Choice "Natural Fiber Cleaner" in a thorough "flushing" extraction rinse to remove the stain residue. Vacuum away as much residual moisture as possible.
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4. At this point the original stain should be gone or substantially lightened. If residual stain color remains, repeat the treatment above. You shouldn’t need to exceed 2 treatments.
5. If a slight stain remains after the second treatment, it will usually disappear during the drying process.
After the carpet is dry, if a light or yellow spot exists where the stain was, you may remove it by applying Stain Magic part "B" only. Use a pipette to wet just those fibers you wish to darken.
Silk:
1. Apply Red 1 to the stained fibers.
2. Cover the spot with a moderately wet white utility terry towel folded.
3. Apply steam heat from a steam iron set to the lowest steam setting for a
4. Use Pros Choice "Natural Fiber Cleaner" in a thorough "flushing" extraction rinse to remove the stain residue. Vacuum away as much residual moisture as possible.
At this point the original stain should be gone or substantially lightened. If residual stain color remains, repeat the treatment above. You shouldn’t need to exceed 2 treatments.
Troubleshooting: Any military strategist will tell you that most battle plans rarely last beyond the first engagement. A true professional knows his field and can adapt to a given situation. Will every stain come out perfectly every time? No. Unfortunately there are far too many variables out in the real world to promise that. Can we improve an area that the customer has damaged? Yes.
Color loss from bleach. This is no longer the end of the line on natural fibers. If color loss does occur the use of Color Modifying Cosmetics has been as successful with natural fibers like wool and jute as with the synthetic fibers. Some application techniques may need to be adjusted to prevent fraying of the face fibers.
Color loss from acid (for jute specifically). The bleaching effect that acids can have on some grass fibers can be adjusted by the use of Grass Color Modifier.
Color Change (pH shift): The colors of some dyes can shift depending on the pH they encounter. When this occurs test the pH of the area in comparison to an unstained area. Sometimes adjusting the pH to the acid side with CSS or to the alkaline side with ammonia will correct these color variations.
As always, if you encounter problems in the field please call us at (800) 368-1247.
maximum of 3 seconds.
Synthetic fibers are by far the easiest to deal with. These will include Nylon, Olefin, Polyester and the myriad trade names they go by. Try to verify with the customer whether or not they have used any over the counter stain removers on the stain prior to calling you. In the lab we can produce repeatable positive responses but in the field when different chemistries mix on the carpet the results can be unpredictable. So if you even suspect your customer may have used additional stain removers on the area be sure to rinse thoroughly first.
Synthetic fibers:
1. Apply Red-1 to the stained fibers.
2. Allow to dwell until stain turns yellow or disappears. This will usually occur within 4 to 8 minutes.
3. Then rinse the area.
Some tenacious stains may require heat to accelerate the reaction. If this is the case:
1. Reapply Red 1.
2. Cover the spot with a moderately wet white utility terry towel folded and apply heat from a steam iron set to the lowest steam setting for a
3. Extraction rinse to remove the stain residue. Vacuum away as much residual moisture as possible.
4. At this point the original stain should be gone or substantially lightened. If residual stain color remains, repeat the treatment above. You shouldn’t need to exceed 2 treatments.