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UK Floor Cleaning Forum => Carpet Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Joe H on February 02, 2009, 07:21:43 pm

Title: Stains to be Removed
Post by: Joe H on February 02, 2009, 07:21:43 pm

Went to look at a landing carpet today.
Puppies had got out of their pen and pooped on the carpet.
Hubby had used Johnsons Clean n Safe disinfectant spray, a bluish fluid.
Trouble is, it has left a bluish tint to the area sprayed.

What do you recommend to treat the area with a view to removing the bluish stain.

The spray canister reads: 5% non ionic surfactants. .04% w/w active ingrediant PHMB (Polymeric Hexametylene Biguanide Hydrochloride).

Title: Re: Stains to be Removed
Post by: pete sween on February 02, 2009, 07:53:31 pm

Hi Joe

I'm guessing that only Doug could answer this (if at all).

Pete

Title: Re: Stains to be Removed
Post by: Joe H on February 02, 2009, 08:22:25 pm

Hi pete

Yes, thats what i was thinking when I was looking at the spray bottle.

At least the householder knew what had been used, many cant remember as well you probably know.

Title: Re: Stains to be Removed
Post by: Shaun_Ashmore on February 02, 2009, 08:44:43 pm

What kind of carpet is it Joe?

Alot of these cleaners have dye in them and redye the carpet which IMO is a bit ironic.

Shaun

Title: Re: Stains to be Removed
Post by: Joe H on February 02, 2009, 09:47:08 pm

Not fully identified in the time I was there - whisked downstairs to the sink cupboard to see the spray - but, it was manmade as opposed to wool.

Title: Re: Stains to be Removed
Post by: Shaun_Ashmore on February 02, 2009, 09:58:43 pm

Don't look good to me Joe.

Shaun

Title: Re: Stains to be Removed
Post by: robert meldrum on February 02, 2009, 10:47:17 pm

Joe

As Johnsons have a working arrangement with Franklins of Sheffield it's possible they - Franklins - supply the product.

Title: Re: Stains to be Removed
Post by: Doug Holloway on February 02, 2009, 10:52:02 pm

Hi Guys

The Polymeric Hexametylene Biguanide Hydrochloride is a biocide and as such killls bacteria etc and is unlikely to be responsible for the blue dye.

These blue dye stains can be very difficult to remove, but I would try a reducing bleach, sodium met.

Cheers

Doug

Title: Re: Stains to be Removed
Post by: John Kelly on February 03, 2009, 08:04:32 am

As above or try Hydrogen Peroxide and dry with a hairdryer to activate. As with any stain removal qualify with customer first as there may be lighter areas.

Title: Re: Stains to be Removed
Post by: Joe H on February 03, 2009, 08:25:08 am

Thanks guys.
Will approach the client with my disclaimer in my hand. ;)