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Post by logan5127 on Oct 16, 2006 8:24:37 GMT -5
If you have urine stain on a carpet , it sometimes can be removed from sight with hydrogen peroxide. Some carpets are sensitive to peroxide and you should test a small spot in a closet before trying it in visible sight. Just spray a small spot and let it set for about 45 minutes. Look for any visible changes. If no changes to color or texture then try it on the urine stains. Spray the peroxide on the stain and let it dry on its own. No fans or towels. After it dries spray it again. If it is lightening the spot then continue process until it disappears. The over the counter peroxide is 3%. What we use a more concentrated commercial product that has a higher percentage, it will turn your skin white . This commercial product is faster acting and works great but it is hazardous. So I would recommend you try the 3% first and see what happens. The urine stain , Even though you can't see it in regular light , if you use a black light you can still see the stain. But as they say, out of sight out of mind. So be careful if you ever use a black light , because then you will see stains you never knew where there.
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Post by Kevin on Oct 16, 2006 15:34:43 GMT -5
Great Tip! 60 Points Awarded (fuel for the fire)
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Post by logan5127 on Oct 18, 2006 22:04:26 GMT -5
New things I just learned. You can add 7 to 14% ammonia to the hydrogen peroxide to activate it even more.
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Post by cleaningpro on Apr 18, 2007 7:09:51 GMT -5
Dan,
Oxidising agents such as hydrogen peroxide can have their action accelerated by the addition of an alkali such as ammonia but this does increase the risk factor, they can further be accelerated by the addition of heat, such as by use of the thermal transfer method of stain removal but again the risk of consequential damage is increased. I strongly advise that these methods are practised on sample-pieces rather than on customers property.
Remember also that generally speaking oxidisers are appropriate for use on organic stains (such as urine), whereas for synthetic staining a reducing agent such as sodium metabisulphite may be more effective.
In either case bleaching should always be a last-step proceedure, to be used only after full removal of extractable elements.
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Post by logan5127 on Apr 18, 2007 8:33:15 GMT -5
I agree and did say to test in a inconspicuous spot on the customers carpet. Samples are great to test on but with all the different types and blends of carpet, what worked on a sample in your collection may not on a customers carpet. I am very careful with peroxide but the ones that most carpet cleaners use is very much more concentrated than the over the counter peroxide.
I have done carpets for a while now and still am not good at recognizing what the carpet is. It is easy to determine by a burn test as to if it is synthetic or not. Perhaps you can help by telling how to identify the different types , including the blends.
I know some types require a higher ph cleaner; some require a lower ph; some require a lower heat; some require a higher heat; some require lower moisture; some require grooming; and so on. There is much to learn in carpet cleaning. And I for one need to learn lots more.
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Post by logan5127 on Apr 18, 2007 9:24:01 GMT -5
I would also like to add that I am a simple man. Not great with big words or big scientific names of chemicals. I use to put on my post , this is my Opinion. I would just like to remind everyone that we are here to share and learn. Nothing I post is the law. It is not backed by expert status. It will not hold up in a court room . It is only experiences that I have came across. No matter who post , we should be cautious with any advice. What may have worked for one may be a disaster for another. Always test out new things to see if it works for you. May we all keep on learning. From each other, from our experiences and from life in general. And as always and always, This is my Opinion Only. Humbly, Dan
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Post by cleaningpro on Apr 19, 2007 12:23:13 GMT -5
Dan,
I did type out a lengthy reply last night but it seems to have disappeared (?)
I'll have to come back to it as I am a slow typist and pushed for time at the moment.
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Post by jebbyboy on Jul 23, 2007 19:24:12 GMT -5
THANKS FOR THE TIP JOHN
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