


This Page offers tips for removing both Red Stains and Kool Aide Stains *********************************************************************** The longer a stain sets in a carpet the more likely it will become permanent Not all red stains or Kool Aid carpet stains can be gotten out. The longer the stains set in the carpet the more difficult the red carpet stains are to remove. The following suggestions for removing kool aid and other red stains involves heat transfers. Red wine stains, see our page remove wine stains. ********************************* Heat transfers of red stains and kool aid stains requires using a steam iron and very damp white paper towels or clean white clothes. A product we have used over the last 11 years is called Red Relief a very effective red stain and kool aid stain remover. It is easy to use and has very good instructions. It may be purchased locally at most carpet cleaning supply stores. Available at Solutions to Go 918 N. Orchard in Boise. Between Emerald and Fairview (208) 343-8100. Follow the directions on the bottles , this product is user friendly. ******************************** An alternative to Red Relief is mixing 5 to 6 drops of the original blue Dawn dish washing detergent in 2 cups of warm water. Apply the mixture to a clean white cloth setting the cloth over the red stain. Placing a steam iron set on low over the cloth, allowing the iron to set on the cloth for 15 minutes. The wet heat removes red stains transferring the kool aid stain into the cloth. Caution, do not rub the iron or press down, doing so may damage the carpet. It may take several applications to fully remove red stains and remove kool aid stains. Not all red and kool aid stains come out 100%, however at the very least this process will considerably lighten the stains. Wine Stains | coffee stains | red stains-kool aid stains | pet stains | back to stain removal For Free Estimates & Appointments 208-884-2187 about us | contact us | references | site map | FQA | disclaimer | why use us | dust mites | vacuum cleaners | |