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How do you remove red kool-aid stains from carpet?
This seems almost impossible to do. Any suggestions? I've tried several different cleaners/chemicals. Nothing works at all.
7 Answers
- Backwoods BarbieLv 71 decade agoFavorite Answer
The dyes in Kool-Aid, Gatorade and Jell-o generally result in a permanent stain. However, you can still try to remove carpet stains caused by these products. The newest technology uses peroxide and detergents to penetrate the soiled area to remove the stain and deactivate the odor. Simply spray a product such as Bio-OX Citrus Concentrate on the soiled area, and then allow it to penetrate for approximately five minutes. Using a clean white absorbent cloth, blot the area, pressing down firmly (do not rub) for 30 seconds. Repeat this blotting process until the area is dry. If the odor persists, repeat the process. Another option for cleaning carpet stains such as these is to use ordinary household ammonia and blot at the stain using a clean cloth. When cleaning carpet stains with ammonia, wear a mask or turn your head so you don't inhale the fumes.:)
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- Max SchnellLv 61 decade ago
There are very specific products made to remove red food dye. Technically, they are reducers, which means they chemically remove oxygen (from the dye molecules), that makes them possible to extract.
They typically have a name like Red Relief or Red Out.
You may or may not be able to buy these from a mfr or carpet cleaning supply house. Most sell to the trade only. But you should be able to find a carpet cleaning service that is familiar with these products and know how to use them.
- 1 decade ago
Do not rub blot blot blot I use spray and wash shout scrubbing bubbles and keep blotting. I think the above answer is also worth a shot. Use to red color was impossible to remove but I personally would give it a go. Also try straight white vinegar. Use a white towel so you can see if the red is still coming up if it is keep using whatever your using till your rag stops turning red. I also step on it when I get tired of blotting! Remember do not rub it will go every where! Good Luck !
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- Anonymous4 years ago
I purely did this so i comprehend fairly the thank you to. you'll want ammoa, spray bottle,iron,and a white towel. mixture the ammoa interior the spray bottle with water( 0.5 and 0.5) spray the spot properly, then take the towel and lay it over the spot, lay the iron on precise of the towel( on cotton putting) enable it set for a jointly as to not burn the towel. you will could do it a pair of cases even even though it woked get for me.
- 7 years ago
you need a good nylon carpet or one that has some descent material in it for anything to work !