Successful Stain Removal

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Successful Stain Removal

Erin Meyer • Sep 28, 2012

Getting out tough stains can prove to be an extremely frustrating task typically leaving you with a less then satisfying result. The key to getting stains out is to understand what the problem substance is that is causing the stain and what material your stain is binding too.

By understanding the chemical reaction you can then choose the appropriate solvent to have successful stain removal.

	Nylon Carpet	Olefin	Polyester	Wool
Acid Based- Coffee, Wine, Natural Juice	Bad Combo Nylon binds to acid dyes.	Rejects Acid based chemicals making it easier	Usually repels most stain with the exception of dispersed dyes such as Mustard	Naturally repels stains of any kind
Oily Based- Petroleum products, animal or veggie based oils	Typically repels oily substances and makes for easy clean up	Likes oily substances and makes a tough stain	Is close to Olefin and can bind with oily substances as well	Naturally repels stains of any kind.
Chemical Based- Household cleaners, medications, pesticides	May discolor, fade and even destroy carpet fibers	May discolor, fade and even destroy carpet fibers	May discolor, fade and even destroy carpet fibers	May discolor, fade and even destroy carpet fibers

Tips for Cleaning:

Never rub carpet, it could cause permanent damage to the pile.
Wool is a natural fiber so be very cautious. Using chemicals can discolor the dyes used on wool. Try natural fiber solvent or citrus based products.
It is always best when using a new solvent to test spot in a place hidden from view to be sure the dyes of the carpet do not have a negative reaction to the chemical.

Once you have determined the type of stain then you can more appropriately pick the stain removal chemical. For example, for a tough wine stain on a nylon carpet use a little bit of oxidizer and some appropriate heat. This will break up the wine particles and allow for successful stain removal.

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