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5 Responses to “How do you remove red kool-aid stains from carpet?”
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.:)
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 !
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.
September 2nd, 2009 at 10:28 am
kimberly
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.:)
Happy New Year!
September 3rd, 2009 at 11:24 pm
virmatt
You don’t.
September 4th, 2009 at 9:31 pm
eunpe
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 !
September 8th, 2009 at 8:49 am
anthony
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.
September 11th, 2009 at 10:34 am
rhowoo
I have tried….nothing worked and I tried everything!!!!!!!!