Pink spot

[richd8980]

sprayed pre-spray as I alway do didnt notice any spots, then when extracting notice a few pink spots. I have seen them before on
other jobs. Not sure if I I had something mixed in my prespray or what? Any thoughts as to why pink spots happen?

 

[richd8980]

pink spots anybody get them?

 

[Dolly Llama]

be patient, someone will help

a little more info would be helpful too

what pre-spray and what fiber type carpet

My thoughts are running along the lines of acne ointments.
When dripped on the carpet, they don't do damage til water is added.

The "pink" you're seeing my just be some of the color that wasn't bleached out

any teenagers in the house?


..L.T.A.

 

[Willy P]

Sounds like bleach on polyester. It always leaves a pink spot when it gets bleached.

 

[richd8980]

spots arent everywhere just a few spots.

 

[Johnny]

"Ph shock" from high alkali. (High ph prespray, booster, bleach, etc.). Sometimes reversable with an acid (acid rinse, rust remover, citric acid, white vinegar, etc.).

 

[richd8980]

If its because of high ph why doesnt it do it all over the carpet? Why only certain spots?

Thanks for the replies

 

[Johnny]

If its because of high ph why doesnt it do it all over the carpet? Why only certain spots?

Thanks for the replies

Could be spots previously treated by the homeowner or another cleaner. You added your juice to theirs.

 

[STEVEC]

Could be something as stupid as Nerds ( candy ) that were at the base of the fibers, candy dye bled and wicked up as it dried. Had that happen before.

 

[Torn]

Could be something as stupid as Nerds ( candy ) that were at the base of the fibers, candy dye bled and wicked up as it dried. Had that happen before.

That's happened to me more than once. I almost like those as much as I like airsoft pellets...........