Removing Scotchguard

[Crazymcnick]

Hey guys I have 2 strain resistant sample carpets... I want to remove 1 of the scotchguards that came with the sample so I can use them as demos to customers... whats a good product to remove scotchguard ... The products I currently have are Masterblend (which wont do it) and Chemister Degreaser will that do it if its left on for a long period of time?

Thanks
Tom

 

[Guest]

High pH ought to do it.

 

[Crazymcnick]

Chemeisters Degreaser is about 11.5 which is above scotchguards pH level but not by much.

 

[Walt]

Floor finish stripper or Ammonia should do the trick.

 

[sweendogg]

go the the grociery store and get some amonia, and apply it to said sample,, that should take care of it pretty quickly.

 

[Crazymcnick]

Sounds good thanks guys!

 

[The Great Oz]

Astrong alkaline will damage the factory finish but won't remove it. I think you'd damage the carpet before you could remove the protectant completely.

 

[Crazymcnick]

I dont care if I damage the carpet I just wanna make it so if I spill wine or pop (Soda) on it its gonna soak right in and not be left on top.

Another thing.. I do have a sample of polyester carpet and when I spill something on that it soaks right in.. I could always just use that as my other sample I guess... but I would like to compare two nylons. Is polyester just naturally bad a repelling liquids? "Newbie question I know"

Thanks
Tom

 

[Jim Pemberton]

Is polyester just naturally bad a repelling liquids?

According to the manufacturer's of the product, it is more stain and spill resistant than nylon. :roll:

Do you have a store sample? If so, let us know what specs and claims are printed on the back. This should be fun!

Regarding removing protector: Damaging it will be enough to do the tests that you wish to do. I've yet to find the chemistry that will completely remove protector.