Red 1 Stain Remover for Carpet Food Dye Stains
Pro’s Choice Red 1® Carpet Stain Remover
By using New Improved Red 1, most kool aid and other synthetic food dye stains disappear within minutes without the need for heat from an iron or steamer. Those stains that do require heat no longer need to sit for minutes at a time under a hot iron. A few seconds of steam heat is all that’s usually required to go from a stained mess to mission accomplished.
Table of Contents:
- Features and Benefits
- Types of Stains that Red 1 Removes from Carpet
- Properties and Specifications
- Directions for Using Red 1 to Remove Food Stains from Carpet
- Related Stain Removal Articles and Information
- Related Stain Removal Video(s)
- Related Carpet Stain Removal Products
- Link to Order Red 1
Features and Benefits of Red 1 Stain Remover from Pro’s Choice:
- With Red 1, most synthetic food dye stains now disappear within minutes without the need for heat from an iron or steamer.
- Those stains that do require heat no longer need to sit for minutes at a time under a hot iron.
- A few seconds of steam heat is all that’s required to go from a stained mess to mission accomplished!
- Removes synthetic food dyes such as Kool Aid, Gatorade, Fruit Juice and many others.
- The new and improved Red 1 formulation not only works better and meets VOC compliance, it also has a new and improved fragrance.
- Red 1 removes synthetic food dyes.
- Red 1 is a fast acting.
- Good for all wet cleanable fiber types.
- Approved for Use on Stain Resistant Carpet.
Red 1 Is a One-Part System that Removes the Following Food and Drink Stains and Many More from Carpet:
- Kool-Aid®
- Fruit Punch
- Candy
- Cough Syrup
- Sports Drinks
- Soft Drinks
- Gatorade®
- Betadine® (iodine)
- Play-Doh®
- Lipstick
Properties & Specifications and Properties:
- Restrictions on Use: Professional Use Only. Keep out of reach of children.
- Form: Clear, Colorless Liquid.
- Odor: Slight Ammonia Scent.
- Use pH: 7.
- Use Concentration: Undiluted.
- Storage: Protect product from freezing. Store in cool, dry place. Keep container closed when not in use.
- Container Size: Single Quarts.
- Manufacturer: Pro’s Choice (CTI - Chemical Technologies, Inc.®)
- Country of Manufacture: United States of America.
- Flammability: Non-flammable.
Directions for Removing Stains from Carpet with Red 1 Stain Remover:
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Read label directions and cautions before using.
- We strongly suggest that you PRACTICE on some carpet scraps to develop the technique before using on a customer’s carpet.
- Shake well before using.
- Prespray all food-dye stains with Red 1 Stain Remover prior to your cleaning set up.
- Allow to dwell until stain turns yellow or disappears. This will usually occur within 4 to 8 minutes.
- Rinse the area.
- Some tenacious stains may require heat to accelerate the reaction.
- Perform your cleaning procedures.
- Most, if not all, of your stains will be gone depending on dwell time and temperature.
- Any stains that remain may require heat activation as follows.
- Reapply Red 1.
- Cover moderately wet white folded terry cloth towel.
- Apply steam heat from an iron or steamer in 5-second increments.
- Reapply Red 1 and use fresh section of the towel after each heat application.
- When stain is gone or light yellow, extraction rinse spot.
- You should not need to exceed 2 treatments.
- For natural fibers such as wool, see the labels tab for manufacturer instructions.
- If a heavy spill, use Pro’s Choice Stain Blotter to prevent wicking.
- IMPORTANT: Red 1 MUST be rinsed from carpet after treatment. Always test an inconspicuous area before using.
- Caution: Excessive heat can cause color loss.
Related Spotting Information and Articles:
- Acid Dye stains in carpets
- Carpet Spot & Stain Removers
- Spot and Stain Removal General Tips
- Spotting Guides for Carpets and Rugs
- Wicking

