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Punch Stain on Carpet - How to Remove

Fruit Punch Spot & Stain Removal from Carpet

Follow these steps to remove WET food dye stains from Fruit punch on nylon:

  1. Extraction clean (preferably with water) the spot ont the carpet to remove all surface contamination.
  2. If the spill was very heavy getting down to the carpet pad, use the Water Claw® Sub-Surface Spot Lifter to pull the spill out of the pad.
  3. Blot the spot as dry as possible with a dry white clean towel.
  4. Mix equal parts of Red Relief® 2-Part Color Stain Remover Solution A and Solution B in a clean container or use the Red Relief Dual Chamber Sprayer Kit.
  5. Apply the mixed solution to the stain liberally to wet all the stained carpet fibers.
  6. Prepare a damp towel and wring out until moderately damp.
  7. Cover the stain with the damp towel.
  8. Apply steam heat to the towel for 1 - 3 minutes, using a steam iron filled with water and set at the lowest steam setting.
  9. DO NOT SET IRON DIRECTLY ON CARPET!
  10. Because of its low melting point, do not use an iron on olefin.
  11. Apply the iron directly over the towel covering the stain. Check the stain once every minute.
  12. When the stain disappears from; the carpet or changes to a light yellow, discontinue heat and remove the iron and the towel.
  13. Be alert for fibers that are not colorfast - if you see carpet color loss, discontinue the heat immediately!
  14. Extraction rinse the treated area to remove any residue and dry thoroughly.
  15. If a heavy spill, use Stain Blotter Anti-Wicking Absorbent Powder to prevent wicking.
  16. IMPORTANT: Red Relief is not self-neutralizing and MUST be rinsed from carpet after treatment. Always test an inconspicuous area before using.

Video: How to Remove Food Dye Stains like Punch from Nylon Carpet Using Red Relief - Presented by Bane-Clene®

Presentation at a Bane-Clene training class by Bane-Clene’s chemist on How to Remove Food Dye Stains like Kool-Aid from Nylon Carpet Using Red Relief.