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Kool-Aid® and Food Coloring Spot & Stain Removal from Carpet
This article describes how to remove stains from Kool-Aid, Food Coloring, Food Dye, Easter Egg Dye, Gatorade®, Powerade®, Sports Drinks, Fruit Drinks, Fruit Punch, Popsicle from Carpets
To Remove DRY food dyes such as some Easter egg dye powders from carpet:
DO NOT GET WET at first.
THOROUGHLY vacuum up before proceeding with any wet techniques.
Blot with alcohol until no more dye comes up.
Blot with cold water.
Dry blot until no more dye is removed.
ONLY If on SOLUTION-DYED nylon or olefin:
Clean area by hot water extraction first
A chlorine bleach diluted 1:5 with water
Follow with thorough rinsing and dry blotting. Otherwise, use the following procedures.
Follow these steps to remove WET food dye stains such as Kool-Aid and fruit punch on nylon:
Extraction clean (preferably with water) the spot ont the carpet to remove all surface contamination.
Blot the spot as dry as possible with a dry white clean towel.
Mix equal parts of Red Relief Solution A and Solution B in a clean container or use the Red Relief Dual Chamber Sprayer Kit.
Apply the mixed solution to the stain liberally to wet all the stained carpet fibers.
Prepare a damp towel and wring out until moderately damp.
Cover the stain with the damp towel.
Apply steam heat to the towel for 1 - 3 minutes, using a steam iron filled with water and set at the lowest steam setting.
DO NOT SET IRON DIRECTLY ON CARPET!
Because of its low melting point, do not use an iron on olefin.
Apply the iron directly over the towel covering the stain. Check the stain once every minute.
When the stain disappears from; the carpet or changes to a light yellow, discontinue heat and remove the iron and the towel.
Be alert for fibers that are not colorfast - if you see carpet color loss, discontinue the heat immediately!
Extraction rinse the treated area to remove any residue and dry thoroughly.
If a heavy spill, use Stain Blotter to prevent wicking.
IMPORTANT: Red Relief is not self-neutralizing and MUST be rinsed from carpet after treatment. Always test an inconspicuous area before using.
Instead of Red Relief, a two-part stain remover, you can also use Pro’s Choice Red 1, a one-part food stain remover.
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Author: Donald W. Terry, Sr. - Bane-Clene’s Chemist
Date Published: February 17, 2016
Date Modified: October 16, 2018
Video: How to Remove Food Dye Stains like Kool-Aid from Nylon Carpet Using Red Relief - Presented by Bane-Clene®
Presentation at a Bane-Clene training class by Bane-Clene’s chemist on How to Remove Food Dye Stains like Kool-Aid from Nylon Carpet Using Red Relief.
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