Even a seasoned veteran of wet cleaning can sometimes make a mistake due to lack of knowledge of chemicals. Problems like color loss, color bleeding or surface damage of wool, silk or leather mainly come from wrong use of spotting chemicals. I have explained the importance of acidic detergent and proper conditioner in my last […]
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Mr. Bob Edwards from A.L. Wilson Chemical explains how to remove a remaining stain with a bleach. In part 5, he wraps up this series by going over bleaching tips. A. Oxidizing Agents B. Reducing Agents C. Control of bleaches D. Bleaching Tips Bob EdwardsRegional Vice PresidentA. L. Wilson Chemical Co.BobEdwards@alwilson.com201-741-0100
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Mr. Bob Edwards from A.L. Wilson Chemical explains how to remove a remaining stain with a bleach. In part 4, he quickly summarizes oxidizing bleaches and reducing bleaches [Oxidizing Bleaches – Color Safe] [Oxidizing Bleaches – NOT Color Safe] [Reducing Bleaches] Bob EdwardsRegional Vice PresidentA. L. Wilson Chemical Co.BobEdwards@alwilson.com201-741-0100
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Mr. Bob Edwards from A.L. Wilson Chemical explains how to remove a remaining stain with a bleach. In part 3, he continues with reducing agents: sodium hydrosulfite and titanium sulfate. [DroGo B Instructions] DroGo B’s active ingredient is sodium hydrosulfite [Dye Stain Removal on the spotting board] [Dye Stain Removal – bath method] [Dy Stain
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Mr. Bob Edwards from A.L. Wilson Chemical explains how to remove a remaining stain with a bleach. In part 2, he continues with sodium percarbonate, sodium perborate and Potassium Permanganate. Bob EdwardsRegional Vice PresidentA. L. Wilson Chemical Co.BobEdwards@alwilson.com201-741-0100
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Dryside agents (solvents) are used to help remove any stain containing pigment, oil-soluble dye, grease, wax, oil, and/or plastic. Dryside spotting agents will not set any stain. Therefore, all unknown stains are first spotted with dryside spotting agents. The following suggestions will help you do a better job of spotting. Wetside Agents (Moisture) Rings To
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