Red Spots

[Marc]

I am new to the business, only been cleaning carpets for 10 months. We clean mostly residential, rentals and a few commercial/professional offices. I usually pre-spray, scrub with a 20" floor machine and a carpet riser brush and extract with a 100 psi portable. I have tried several red out products and have no luck in getting them to come out. I have not tried the heat transfer method yet. Any help in getting the red cool-aid type stains/spots out would be appriciated.

[John]

Heat Transfer Red stain removers are the only things that work, the best is the two-part method by CTI's ProChoice, called "Red Relief (http://www.steam-brite.com/store/product_info.php/products_id/110)" it takes out all of the red without bleaching the carpet, its the best product we've tried. Some of the single step processes are faster, but trickier, to use.

[Marc]

Thanx for the info. Is Red Relief a heat transfer method. If so how does one actually do the heat transfer method. Thanx again for your help.

[John]

Yes it is heat transfer. You apply the chemical to the stain, then you cover it with a damp, clean, white terry cloth towel, then you heat the towel with a steam Iron on medium heat using the steam function. instructions for different products vary as per safe allowable time limits. most use a 90 second to 4 minute heating interval.

ALWAYS test in an inconspicuous spot prior to entire cleaning.

[FixrUpr]

I use this product and it is unbelievable. We have had this spotting kit for quite a while and never tried it untill recently because we didnt think it would work, but it does. It COMPLETELY removes any sign of the stain without hurting the carpet. I highly recommend it!!