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Title: Chemspecs Dye Gone
Post by: Steve Gunn on April 12, 2012, 05:35:17 pm
Anyone used it and if so does it work?


http://www.restormate.co.uk/epages/15094.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/15094/Products/DGPDS/SubProducts/DGPDS
Title: Re: Chemspecs Dye Gone
Post by: Billy Russell on April 12, 2012, 05:39:09 pm
I've used it, really good stuff, but same as anything thats a bit potent, just got to be careful!!!!  ;D
Title: Re: Chemspecs Dye Gone
Post by: craignozza on April 12, 2012, 06:07:17 pm
Yeah good stuff just don't get any on your hands IT BURNS !!  :(
Title: Re: Chemspecs Dye Gone
Post by: CarPete Cleaning on April 12, 2012, 06:14:36 pm
I've used it, with good results - but as the others have already said - Please USE WITH CARE !!  :D
Title: Re: Chemspecs Dye Gone
Post by: Robert Watson on April 12, 2012, 06:37:32 pm
(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1334252192_Irn-bru_2_up72.jpg)
Title: Re: Chemspecs Dye Gone
Post by: davep on April 12, 2012, 06:54:52 pm
Res wine & washing up liquid..

http://i812.photobucket.com/albums/zz43/davepower72/winechairbefore.jpg

http://i812.photobucket.com/albums/zz43/davepower72/winechairafter.jpg
Title: Re: Chemspecs Dye Gone
Post by: Steven Lawrence on April 12, 2012, 06:58:56 pm
you really have got to know how to use it! great invention!
Title: Re: Chemspecs Dye Gone
Post by: steve cardy on April 12, 2012, 07:09:18 pm
ive used it and got some stains out that  i normally wouldnt but i used it on a urine stain and it turned the carpet purple so i think you need to qualify with the customer that you are using a spotter that effects the dyes in the carpet and there could be different results.
Title: Re: Chemspecs Dye Gone
Post by: Shaun_Ashmore on April 12, 2012, 07:10:54 pm
I have been using peroxide and ammonia for years but I thought I'd give dye gone a try and it seems to be better.

Shaun
Title: Re: Chemspecs Dye Gone
Post by: carpet_care on April 12, 2012, 07:30:34 pm
Yes its good stuff as has been said youve just got to be careful about skin contact as it doesnt wash off and qualify with the customer 1st as it can effect the colour of the carpet aswell in some situations.

 See saved your skin there Davep telling you to get some off john k !

Eh av tought that lad everything he knows  ;D



Andy Locke.
Title: Re: Chemspecs Dye Gone
Post by: davep on April 12, 2012, 07:34:15 pm
   :-X
Title: Re: Chemspecs Dye Gone
Post by: cannon on April 12, 2012, 07:41:00 pm
Quote from: Topgunn Cleaning Services on April 12, 2012, 05:35:17 pm
Anyone used it and if so does it work?


http://www.restormate.co.uk/epages/15094.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/15094/Products/DGPDS/SubProducts/DGPDS

Good stuff steve, but i make sure i wear my goggles mask and gloves when i use it now.
Title: Re: Chemspecs Dye Gone
Post by: derek west on April 12, 2012, 08:06:57 pm
used it yesterday for the first time on an unknown stain that i couldn't budge with everything in my usual arsenal, and this did the trick.
scary stuff especially when it starts foaming and makes the carpet look white, eeeek.
its a must but it will always be my last line of attack.
stinks to high heaven as well.
Title: Re: Chemspecs Dye Gone
Post by: Jamie Pearson on April 12, 2012, 08:48:54 pm
Some of you may have already seen this via the TACCA Facebook page here is a test I did with it shortly after launch.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Xb-C4-dhZc (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Xb-C4-dhZc)
Title: Re: Chemspecs Dye Gone
Post by: Ian Rochester on April 12, 2012, 10:27:46 pm
I was talking to John and Lynn about it at Restormate earlier this week and they are getting very positive feedback from cleaners who have used it, several people are now buying it by the boxful.

It's probably one of those products you should have in your toolbox, but only to be used with care and when necessary.
Title: Re: Chemspecs Dye Gone
Post by: Jamie Pearson on April 13, 2012, 07:20:53 am
Quote from: Ian Rochester on April 12, 2012, 10:27:46 pm
several people are now buying it by the boxful

I can second that. My most sceptical (and best) carpet cleaning customer dismissed it as "Just Helpmate, nothing new!" So I gave him a kit to trial and he ordered a case & 2 sprayers on his next order.
Title: Re: Chemspecs Dye Gone
Post by: Craigp on April 15, 2012, 03:15:04 pm
Same stuff

(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1334499298_dye gone 005.JPG)
Title: Re: Chemspecs Dye Gone
Post by: Craigp on April 15, 2012, 03:17:31 pm
(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1334499374_knock out 001.JPG)

Its not new I been using HM knock out for years. But they sell refills in 1 litres bottles. I keep loads in stock.
Title: Re: Chemspecs Dye Gone
Post by: Simon Gerrard on April 15, 2012, 05:15:04 pm
Craig,
I used to use it too but when it started to be made over here it ended up being useless, maybe they changed it back to the orginal formula now.

Simon
Title: Re: Chemspecs Dye Gone
Post by: Craigp on April 15, 2012, 05:29:32 pm
Yes I agree Simon, I had it cause browning a few times, since they been making it here.

Hopefully they sorted the formula now.
Title: Re: Chemspecs Dye Gone
Post by: Simon Gerrard on April 15, 2012, 05:37:48 pm
Don't think so, they seem to be having a problem getting any chemicals in from the states, been waiting for OJ for months now, not sure what's going on there.

Simon
Title: Re: Chemspecs Dye Gone
Post by: Craigp on April 15, 2012, 06:24:38 pm
I only bought the dye gone for the mix spray bottle as the HM one is leaking but useable, SO I shall test them side by side and report back, just need to wait for a red wine stain.
Title: Re: Chemspecs Dye Gone
Post by: Simon Gerrard on April 17, 2012, 08:09:17 am
I got my Dye Gone yesterday and I have to say that I'm a little disturbed that there aren't more words of caution on the bottle given the damage this stuff can potentially do. 'Test in an inconspicuous area' is there, but nothing else. :o

Simon
Title: Re: Chemspecs Dye Gone
Post by: Jamie Pearson on April 17, 2012, 08:17:56 am
There should be an info sheet with it.
Title: Re: Chemspecs Dye Gone
Post by: Simon Gerrard on April 17, 2012, 08:27:42 am
You're quite right, well it's early yet.
 ;D
Title: Re: Chemspecs Dye Gone
Post by: brianbarber on April 21, 2012, 01:02:31 pm
Has this or can this be used on stains from cat puke? (sorry, vomit)

Mr B
Title: Re: Chemspecs Dye Gone
Post by: Shaun_Ashmore on April 21, 2012, 01:47:32 pm
In theory yes.

Shaun
Title: Re: Chemspecs Dye Gone
Post by: Steve Gunn on May 03, 2012, 12:20:18 pm
(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1336043948_dye gone burn.jpg)

Be careful when using this only tightened top of hydrogen peroxide lesson learned
Title: Re: Chemspecs Dye Gone
Post by: Steve Gunn on May 03, 2012, 12:20:56 pm
(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1336044047_dyegone1.jpg)
Title: Re: Chemspecs Dye Gone
Post by: Neil Williams on May 03, 2012, 03:57:01 pm
I've done that with other alternatives on the market..... stings doesn't it!
Title: Re: Chemspecs Dye Gone
Post by: John Kelly on May 03, 2012, 04:44:42 pm
Wear gloves when handling any spotting chemicals.
Title: Re: Chemspecs Dye Gone
Post by: Steve Gunn on May 03, 2012, 05:42:08 pm
I was only tightening lid on the bottle, yes it does smart a little went after a few hours after thoroughly washing if with soapy water
Title: Re: Chemspecs Dye Gone
Post by: Jim_77 on May 03, 2012, 05:46:39 pm
Get some acetic acid on it straight away if you do get HP on your skin, then wash off well.  The white will fade after few hours!
Title: Re: Chemspecs Dye Gone
Post by: Paul Moss on May 03, 2012, 07:06:01 pm
If you have a cut or septic spot,  then put a bit on it  ;D and watch it fizz  :D  the next day it will be gone  ;)
Title: Re: Chemspecs Dye Gone
Post by: Jim_77 on May 03, 2012, 09:10:21 pm
Put some hydrofluoric on it, the next day it'll be gone.  The finger, that is :)
Title: Re: Chemspecs Dye Gone
Post by: colin fitch on May 04, 2012, 10:32:23 pm
 ;D
Title: Re: Chemspecs Dye Gone
Post by: james roffey on May 05, 2012, 09:22:28 am
As ever, a wealth of valuable information  ;D ::)