Hot Transfer Spot Removal
The success of the Hot Transfer process will
vary depending on the age of the stain, type
of carpet, and what has previously been used
to attempt to correct it.
Materials Needed
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White Towel |
Small Bucket |
Steam Iron(Most important) |
Alkaline spotter |
Carpet Shampoo |
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Hot
Transfer Procedure |
1) |
Extract out as much of
the dye stain as possible. Apply the
alkaline spotter evenly to the stain
to wet out the fibers. |
2) |
Prepare a solution of
CARPET SHAMPOO diluted to manufacturer's
specifications. Soak a white towel in
the prepared solution, then wring it
out lightly and place it over the stain |
3) |
Apply the steam iron (medium
setting) to the towel for twenty to
thirty seconds. During this step the
dye will transfer to the white towel. |
4) |
Repeat on fresh portions
of the towel until the stain is removed
or no longer transfers the flush the
area with water. Because the hot transfer
method needs a lot of detergent, rinse
the area with an exterior. |
Caution: Be careful not to
singe or melt the carpet Rotate the placement
of the iron to prevent forming a pattern.
Reappearing Spots
These are spots which you think have been completely
removed, but return either as the spotted areas
is drying or over a several week period.
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If the spot returns as it's drying, it
will be from capillary action of the fiber
wicking the unremoved spot to the tips of
the fiber during the drying process.
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When a spot returns over a period of time,
the main cause is usually a substance that
was not completely removed. This can either
be from the spot(oil substances, soaps,
softdrinks or syrups) or residue left from
the wrong type of spotting fluid or one
that was improperly mixed. It may also be
that the area was not rinsed properly.
Repeat the steps for the removal
of the spot as done previously. Sometimes treating
of the backing, pad, or sub-floor is required
to remove the spot. When all else fails, re-wet
the spot and place a dry white cotton towel
over the wet area with enough weight on it to
create good fiber contact overnight. This often
will transfer the remaining stain from the carpet
tips into the toweling.
Tip: After cleaning, make
sure the carpet is properly rinsed. Otherwise,
a residue will be left onto the carpet.
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