[Mike Halliday]

how about these for colours running : : : :

had them dropped off to see what we can do

[Craigp]

Did the customer try cleaning it?

Easiest solution cut the tassels off, there a silly idea anyway, but guess they wanna keep em..

[Mike Halliday]

these came from a flood, the customer also wants them cleaning but I've just done a colour-fastness check and this was the result with a MS & acidic rinse

I've cut off a tassle and I'm in the process of trying different bleaches.... I can see this being a learning exercise and then admitting defeat.

I have been trying to get in touch with franklins of sheffield all morning but they are not answering there phone

[L.Doubtfire - The Blade Runner]

Nice rugs those Mike.A reducing bleach and ya could
Make those fringes look as white as paper ! ( Weaken em`
Too I know)The pile,shampoo,extract,I think that’s what
Franklins would do anyway.
While I`m online,
What are you fella`s charging for uplift,clean dry and re-lay
Including underlay in most cases for carpets that have been
Flood water affected due to the recent cold snap that has led
To burst pipes etc. ?


Lewis  Doubtfire

[gwrightson]

Mike,
Why dont you just keep flushing untill  all the dye has been removed , immersion  rinse, rinse, rinse, rinse , eventualy   the amount of dye that will run will all be flushed away /

I have done this on a cpl of occasions and as the dye is not stable the dyethat has already migrated should also be flushed out .

Geoff

[Craigp]

I've seen these rugs in this sort of condition, colour bleed, but not the tassels so bad.

The customers haven't really cared as is kind of a general all red rug.

[Hilton]

The tassel's can be easily replaced in grey, brilliant white whatever, you can then treat the rug to your hearts content, there are limitations and of course and it would depend on the value's involved as to whether its cost effective,

If the rugs are of high value they may have a separate items insurance which frees you to do what you want, within reason of course.

Although in the end there may still be evidence of colour run, in most cases carrying out the above makes such a huge difference that it is acceptable to the customer (and insurance).

show us the end results  

[Mike Halliday]

interesting the household bleach has migrated along the fibre and infected the other strand, I was very careful applying the bleach so it didn't touch the other strands but still the are are bleached half way along the strand.

you can see sod-met & white vinegar had no effect.... even though i accelerated them with a steam iron .... maybe abit of  ammonia  might have helped

[Jamie Pearson]

I would flush em to death then bleed them with an alkaline.
Acid Rinse/dry then Chemspec RX for Fringe or even Oxibrite/Fibrebuff.
Rinse em off with acid rinse when done.

I have used this method on quite a few recently that have been in here.

I know it weakens them but whats the alternative. Cut em?

[Hilton]

I know it weakens them but whats the alternative. Cut em?

replace them.......

[Jamie Pearson]

of course!

If you can.

[Paul Moss]

These run like mad when wet with water only 
Mike ring us if you want an answer

[Paul Moss]

Or dont and work it out yourself  ;D8

[Mike Halliday]

I don't agree with the ideology of saying..... ring me for an answer

 what about everyone else who wants the answer should they ring you as well?

 how about participating in the true role of these forums and sharing helpful information for the sake of just being helpful...... rather tham trying to be a cleverclogs who thinks he has all the answers

[Paul Moss]

Like me Mike you have your thoughts on how information is given and i have mine. I was offering you help as you obviously have not got a clue on how to solve this. As a professional clever clogs I on the other hand have    and as your in your usual distrespectful mood  : i will leave you to muddle your way through it

[Mike Halliday]

you are making the assumption that i have no idea how to handle this based on my post so for, but unlike you (who are a smarty-pants, clever clogs  ) i am trying to start  discussion and create an environment where we all can share & learn,

muddle...muddle

[clive ware]

Mike. Is that a starfish on the plate. If it is, I reckon you`ve killed it.

[Paul Moss]

 
Mike full of BS as usual if you knew you would have just gone and fixed it with before and after pics and not in a half hearted ask how way. :

[Billy Russell]

I'm a clever clogs as well because i know how to sort it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Paul Moss]

Yer Billy but your ugly too