Upholstery mistake

[Walt]

Grabbed the wrong bottle. Applied Prochem four guard protector (undiluted) instead of upholstery protector. I used about a 16 ounces on a 7 foot couch.

Just realized it when I got home and tidied up the van. Good grief.

How big of a mess will this be?

 

[Spurlington]

Crunchy?

 

[Mikey P]

Howdy Walt!


What sort of fabric?

 

[Walt]

Hey Mike!

How are things?

Synthetic. Probably a blend of nylon and polyester.

I couldn't go back today or I would have. Not sure how to handle it if it's crunchy.

 

[Mikey P]

Im betting you'll be able to brush off the magic crystals.

If just go over it with you hand tool.

Is that product a four to one dilution?

 

[HydroDude]

Fourguard is a Ready To Use protector...

 

[FB19087]

Fourguard is a Ready To Use protector...

they also have 3:1
http://www.jondon.com/nsearch/?q=+FourGuard

likely what he used

 

[Charlie Lyman]

Crap, I hope it doesn't dry crunchy.
I met your friend Jarrod a couple of weeks ago.

 

[Walt]

they also have 3:1
http://www.jondon.com/nsearch/?q=+FourGuard

likely what he used

That's the one.

 

[Jim Pemberton]

You should be fine

1. When you apply too much protector, in volume or concentration, the fiber will only accept what it's able to accept. Most of the excess will likely be removable with a stiff brush followed by vacuuming.

2. If there is either a milky haze and/or a crunchy feel remaining, apply a preconditioner with a good boost of solvent additive. Brush it in, allow it to sit for 15-20 minutes, then flush with hot water and an acidic rinse agent.

3. Steps 1 and 2 should take care of it. If you have to use step two, you will have to reapply the upholstery protector. Make sure that the fabric is as residue free as possible first.

 

[Walt]

You should be fine

1. When you apply too much protector, in volume or concentration, the fiber will only accept what it's able to accept. Most of the excess will likely be removable with a stiff brush followed by vacuuming.

2. If there is either a milky haze and/or a crunchy feel remaining, apply a preconditioner with a good boost of solvent additive. Brush it in, allow it to sit for 15-20 minutes, then flush with hot water and an acidic rinse agent.

3. Steps 1 and 2 should take care of it. If you have to use step two, you will have to reapply the upholstery protector. Make sure that the fabric is as residue free as possible first.

Thanks Jim. That's some good advice. I'll call in the morning and see how it dried.

 

[Walt]

Crap, I hope it doesn't dry crunchy.
I met your friend Jarrod a couple of weeks ago.

He said he met you and that you have him some Chems. He really appreciated it. Small world

 

[Jim Pemberton]

Thanks Jim. That's some good advice. I'll call in the morning and see how it dried.

Since it was only 16 ounces over the entire sofa, they might not even notice anything at all. Otherwise, brush and vac should do it. Feel free to call me if anything odd has happened and you need a fast answer from the job site:

800-342-2297
412-414-9129 (cell)

 

[Walt]

Since it was only 16 ounces over the entire sofa, they might not even notice anything at all. Otherwise, brush and vac should do it. Feel free to call me if anything odd has happened and you need a fast answer from the job site:

800-342-2297
412-414-9129 (cell)

Maybe so. As I was applying and grooming it in it was foaming a little (surprise). So I pulled back in the dosage. You think I would have figured it out.

Anyway, I called first thing in the morning and left a message "checking in" and to call if she has any questions. No response. I might find an excuse to call her tomorrow.

Question: I've heard that upholstery protector is more flexible than carpet protector. Is that true?

 

[Jim Pemberton]

Some are formulated in that fashion to make them more durable when applied to woven fabric that is considered to have more flexing to the fabric that would carpet yarns

 

[GeneMiller]

As much as most people under apply and considering it was wet from cleaning I'll bet it's just fine. I did have a friend spray so much that the solvent damaged the latex backing. I've sprayed a different brand straight before and never had a problem. It was a 2-1 dilution.

 

[dealtimeman]

I would lean to say it should be fine and not noticeable , but a follow up would confirm.