realclean
Member
Do you need to rinse a dye stain remover after you finish with the heat?
Dye stain remover
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hydracat
Member
The bottle says you do but I never have. I'v worked with other cleaners and have never seen them rinse, usually because the van is shut down and stains are usually the last thing to take care of.
J Scott W
Member
You should rinse. There can be a residue that might get on someones hands or feet. Also, if not rinsed, the reducer continues to work until it has dried. It could remove some color you never intended to remove.
Not all cleaners rinse, but should.
Not all cleaners rinse, but should.
Jim Williams
Member
Most reducers have a terrible smell. I always rinse thoroughly. I wouldn't want a customer to have to live with that for a few days.
Hack Attack
Member
I've also had a customer call me back saying the stain has reappeared slightly
It hadn't but I hadnt rinsed it properly, and it had dried with a visible residue. Rinse it
It hadn't but I hadnt rinsed it properly, and it had dried with a visible residue. Rinse it
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Goomer
Member
Are there any valid arguments to support NOT rinsing it?
Goomer
Member
That's true, but at what risk?
It may very well continue to work not only after your gone, but even after the stain is gone, and what exactly is being left behind if anything when fully dried?
If I mist some 40V on an area or spot and leave it to work after I'm gone, I know that I am only leaving benign water behind in the end.
What is a reducer leaving behind after the liquid has evaporated?
I couldn't tell you.
Necessary data.
Cleanworks
Moderator
I would say most reducers must be rinsed to stop the action. Unlike peroxide products, reducers are usually designed to work quickly. Not rinsing a reducing agent may result in color loss to the carpet. The only exception is mild reducing coffee/browning agents that are designed to be sprayed on and left. These are usually liquids such as chemspec liquid browning treatment.
