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I'm looking at marketing protectant but products like maxim state they only benefit wool and nylon. Can it be used for synthetics?
You sure you were not looking at this one? https://interlinksupply.com/index.php?item_num=1661-3349but products like maxim state they only benefit wool and nylon.
That is what I was looking at. Thanks for the links!Nick,
You sure you were not looking at this one? https://interlinksupply.com/index.php?item_num=1661-3349
instead of this one? https://interlinksupply.com/index.php?item_num=CP04GL
What's your go to product? Do you ever apply with a hydroforce?Although polypropylene (olefin) is naturally stain resistant to some degree for water based stains, oil based stains are attracted to it. I apply protector to lots of commercial olefin rugs, particularly in areas where traffic is coming from a parkade into the building. Not only helps for stains but makes cleaning every day soil much easier.
I normally use DuPont advanced Teflon but am considering switching to Maxim advanced. I never use a hydro-force as I believe you will contaminate your protector with whatever you are rinsing with. I use a pump up, electric or compressed sprayer depending on the size job.What's your go to product? Do you ever apply with a hydroforce?
Different fibers need different protection. There was a good article in Cleanfax on this last year.
The biggest enemies of nylon and wool are
#1 Dry soil which abrades the fiber and makes it look worn.
#2 Stains from food dyes, aretifical coloring such as Kool-Air, Gatorade, etc.
#3 Other water based stains like coffee.
Other fibers are naturally resistant to water but attract oil. That would include olefin, polyesters and a few more. The biggest enemies tot hose fibers are
#1 Dry soil, again
#2 Oils!
Advanced Protector with Dupont Teflon is the best product I have ever seen for protecting against oils. This is anew formula that has only been out a couple of months. I suggest this for olefins and polyester.
https://interlinksupply.com/index.php?item_num=CP16GL
Maxim Advanced has acid dye resistors to protect against the food dyes. I use this for nylon.
https://interlinksupply.com/index.php?item_num=CP04GL
Wool is much more absorbent, has more dye sites and often a denser pile than nylon carpeting. So there is a version of Maxim with much more acid dye resistor and more fluoroprotector. This is just right for wool.
https://interlinksupply.com/index.php?item_num=CP10GL
Each of these products and other flouroprotectors do well against dyr soils and water based stains.