Toilet Bowl Cleaner – Acid Type
Description
Acid bowl cleaners commonly include phosphoric acid or the stronger muriatic acid (hydrogen Chloride). Bleach may also be present. Phosphoric acid products may be successfully removed. Stronger acids and bleach can remove color from carpet and even melt nylon fibers. This spill will often require color repair or bonded insert replacement.
Degree of Difficulty 5
Tools Required
• Extraction equipment
• Handi Brush or Handi Groom
• White cotton towels
• Flash Spotter or Spot Claw by Water Claw
Chemicals Required
• Bridgepoint Protein Spotter
• Bridgepoint StainZONE
Procedures
1) Acids should be neutralized as soon as possible to prevent further damage. Apply Protein Spotter liberally. Allow a few minutes dwell time.
2) Flush using Flash Spotter or Spot Claw. Introduce water around the outside of the stain while applying vacuum through the spotting tool. Continue until extracted water runs clear. Continue vacuum to get carpet as dry as possible.
4) Apply RedZONE. Gently work into fibers using Handi Brush or Handi Groom
5) Allow several minutes for RedZone to work and then extract. If necessary, apply additional RedZONE along with heat using a wallpaper steamer or steam iron over damp white towel. Check progress every 30 seconds. Stain should be gone in 2 to 3 minutes.
6) If carpet is damaged or discoloration remains, replace affected area with a boned insert using Kool
Glide Seam iron.