FATHER’S DAY

Father’s Day is June 15th. It is an important day which marks and celebrates the contribution that our Fathers have made to our lives. People will send and or give cards or gifts. These gifts are often related to their Father's hobbies or interests. Father’s Day is a relatively modern holiday so different families have a range of traditions. Besides cards or gifts, Fathers will receive a phone call or live chat, if circumstances prevent a family from being together. If families are able to get together, activities may revolve around church, since the day is Sunday. Many families will have parties or outings that honor all the Father figures in their extended family. These Father figures include fathers, step-fathers, fathers-in-law, grandfathers and great grand fathers. Happy Father’s Day Thank you for reading Bane’s Blog® Please read the latest issue of the Clene-Times® at www.baneclene.com/publications/. Please visit our web site at www.baneclene.com. The Bane-Clene® Team. Free packet of information about Bane-Clene can be obtained by calling toll-free 1-800-428-9512 (U.S. ONLY!). Your information packet will include a full color catalog and price addendum. Packets will arrive in approximately 2 weeks through standard United States Mail. Bane-Clene Home Page Articles, Videos and Products for Professional Carpet Cleaners On-Line Spot & Stain Removal Guide & Procedures for the Professional Carpet Cleaner

May 31, 2025: Loyal Customers, Friends and Associates,

We have been honored to have proudly served the cleaning industry for over 63 years. Unfortunately, we have come to the end of an era. William F. Bane started our Company on February 4, 1962. Our Mother (Elizabeth A. Bane) my brother (Donald A. Bane) and myself (William F. Bane, Jr.) worked with him until his passing February 20, 2014 Elizabeth passed away October 16, 2024. First off, our Company is still profitable and other than normal payables has NO debt. This is NOT a financial situation as is so often the case when a business ceases operations. My brother and myself are both in our seventies (we know many of you reading this are older and still working). Certainly, a natural line of succession would be an ideal solution to continue the Company. Unfortunately, there is none that is available. We have approached and will continue to approach potential buyers. However, unless a buyer can be found by December 31st , 2025, we will be closing. If anyone is interested or knows someone who might be interested, please call Don Bane at 317.432.2777 for information. In the meantime, we recommend stocking up on parts and chemicals. We will be prepared to ship “normal” orders and will process “bulk” orders. Normal orders will be processed as usual. Bulk orders will be processed at the time all items ordered are in stock. For bulk orders, it could be in a few days or may require more time. All orders will need to be prepaid and are final with no adjustments or returns available. There is a limited inventory of equipment, cleaning heads, etc. and other one only items. Please visit our web site and go to the Store and click on the “Great Deal” icon. We regret this situation and unless a buyer comes forward, its subsequent outcome. Finally, there are not enough and adequately appropriate words to acknowledge and thank the loyal and hard-working co-workers, who alongside us built this Company. Bill Jr. and Don Thank you for reading Bane’s Blog® Please read the latest issue of the Clene-Times® at www.baneclene.com/publications/. Please visit our web site at www.baneclene.com. The Bane-Clene® Team. Free packet of information about Bane-Clene can be obtained by calling toll-free 1-800-428-9512 (U.S. ONLY!). Your information packet will include a full color catalog and price addendum. Packets will arrive in approximately 2 weeks through standard United States Mail. Bane-Clene Home Page Articles, Videos and Products for Professional Carpet Cleaners On-Line Spot & Stain Removal Guide & Procedures for the Professional Carpet Cleaner

It’s Not a 100 Yard Dash

A carpet cleaning business succeeds or fails because of its total productivity. Not how fast or speedy the job is done. In business, productivity is the sum total of all the efforts performed in the operation of the business. Certainly choosing the right equipment is very important but “speed” is only a very small factor in total productivity. What about the cost of operating the equipment? What about ease of operation and costs of repairs and downtime. A carpet cleaning business must be efficient in all areas of its operation. Besides the aforementioned effects of having the right equipment, effective and lowest cost use solution chemicals will enhance the productivity. Properly designed and placed advertising must be put in to use. Knowledgeable personnel must be trained to take calls and book appointments. Technicians should be schooled on proper techniques, chemical usage and application, customer relations and equipment usage. Sound business practices should be adhered to when selecting accountants, attorneys, insurance advisers and other professionals. Keeping accurate internal records and budget management is also very important. In essence, a company is successful because all of its components work efficiently together. How fast the job was done is almost an invisible factor. Related Articles and Information: Advertising - the Essential Element Advertising the Bane-Clene Way Building Your Own Carpet Cleaning Business Compare US to ANY Other Carpet Cleaning Truckmounted and Portable Equipment Customer Service in the Carpet Cleaning Industry Comparing Carpet Cleaning Equipment Costs Phone Courtesy Real Cost of Equipment Telephone Etiquette in the Carpet Cleaning Business The 15 Factors of Success in Carpet Cleaning Business Twenty Steps to Success What Is The Real Cost of Carpet Cleaning Equipment? What Makes a Company Successful in the Carpet Cleaning Business? Thank you for reading Bane’s Blog® Please read the latest issue of the Clene-Times® at www.baneclene.com/publications/. Please visit our web site at www.baneclene.com. The Bane-Clene® Team. Free packet of information about Bane-Clene can be obtained by calling toll-free 1-800-428-9512 (U.S. ONLY!). Your information packet will include a full color catalog and price addendum. Packets will arrive in approximately 2 weeks through standard United States Mail. Bane-Clene Home Page Articles, Videos and Products for Professional Carpet Cleaners On-Line Spot & Stain Removal Guide & Procedures for the Professional Carpet Cleaner

MEMORIAL DAY MAY 26, 2025

The custom of honoring those who have fallen in battle by cleaning head stones and decorating graves is an ancient and worldwide tradition. It was originally called “Decoration Day”. In early rural America, this duty was usually done in late summer and became an occasion for family reunions. After the “Civil War”, the practice became more prominent as America’s need for a patriotic ceremony to honor its military dead. After “WW I”, the day was expanded to honor those who had died in all American Wars. The tradition of wearing red Poppies as a symbol of this day was actually the idea of an American, Miss Moina Michael. The holiday is observed on the last Monday of May. The first national commemoration was observed on May 30th,1868 at Arlington National Cemetery. It is considered the unofficial start of Summer. One of the longest standing traditions is the running of “The Indianapolis 500” which has been held in conjunction with Memorial Day since 1911. Its 109th running will be Sunday May 25th. The preferred name for the holiday gradually changed from “Decoration Day” to “Memorial Day”, it was first used in 1882. However, it only became the most common name after “WW II” and was not declared a Federal Holiday until 1967. While the passing of an act in 1968 created 3 day weekends for Memorial Day and other holidays, it has also no doubt contributed to a general nonchalant observance by some people for this important day. We at Bane-Clene® do not take that nonchalant attitude. We realize that our great country is just that because of the dedication and countless sacrifices of the men and women who have fought and died to protect us. God Bless America. We are the Land of the Free because we are the Home of the Brave. Thank you for reading Bane’s Blog® Please read the latest issue of the Clene-Times® at www.baneclene.com/publications/. Please visit our web site at www.baneclene.com. The Bane-Clene® Team. Free packet of information about Bane-Clene can be obtained by calling toll-free 1-800-428-9512 (U.S. ONLY!). Your information packet will include a full color catalog and price addendum. Packets will arrive in approximately 2 weeks through standard United States Mail. Bane-Clene Home Page Articles, Videos and Products for Professional Carpet Cleaners On-Line Spot & Stain Removal Guide & Procedures for the Professional Carpet Cleaner

CARPET PROTECTORS

We always approach every customer about having carpet protector applied after cleaning. Many times someone who we have not cleaned for before, has a negative response. They reply , “The last time I had it done, it did not work,” or “I could not tell that it did any good”", or “It made my carpets sticky”. Our response is that we stand behind our work and that our products are all time tested and proven effective. The purpose of carpet protectors is just what the name implies. They are designed to protect the carpet against soil, stains, wicking and/or static electricity. Sta-Clene® is excellent at protecting carpeting and upholstery from both soil and stains. It is non-dilutable so therefore will not spoil. Applying protectors allows your customer to enjoy a cleaner carpet for a longer period of time. This improves customer satisfaction and encourages customer loyalty. A happy customer will become a repeat customer and provide referrals (the life blood for a Company). From a technician’s viewpoint, applying carpet protector makes it easier to clean the carpeting when they return and any spots and or stains are more easily removed. Carpet protectors are a plus sale item and adds profits to your company. Additional Information on Carpet Protectors: Acid Dye Blockers Add-On Carpet Sales Carpet Protectors Against Stains and Soil How to Make More Money with Scotchgard or Teflon How to Sell Carpet Protectors Stain-Resist Nylon Teflon versus Scotchgard - performance test comparisons (in Adobe Acrobat format) Related Carpet Protector Products: ARA Anti-Resoiling / Anti-Wicking Agent Bane-Guard™ Multi-Sprayer® Spray 1® Sta-Clene® Sta-Clene Lasting Beauty Brochures Stainless Steel Pump-Up Sprayer Teflon® Advanced Thank you for reading Bane’s Blog® Please read the latest issue of the Clene-Times® at www.baneclene.com/publications/. Please visit our web site at www.baneclene.com. The Bane-Clene® Team. Free packet of information about Bane-Clene can be obtained by calling toll-free 1-800-428-9512 (U.S. ONLY!). Your information packet will include a full color catalog and price addendum. Packets will arrive in approximately 2 weeks through standard United States Mail. Bane-Clene Home Page Articles, Videos and Products for Professional Carpet Cleaners On-Line Spot & Stain Removal Guide & Procedures for the Professional Carpet Cleaner

MOTHER’S DAY

Mother’s Day will be celebrated on May 12, 2024, in The United States of America and many other countries around the world. It is an honoring of the Mother of a family, as well as motherhood, maternal bonds and the influence mothers have had and continue to have on our society. Mother’s Day can trace its roots to ancient Greek, Roman and Christian traditions; also Native Americans believe in the tradition of Mother Earth. All of these traditions have taken on their own type of celebration and recognition. The modern Mother’s Day began in the USA in 1911. In 1914, Woodrow Wilson signed a proclamation designating Mother’s Day as a national holiday which would be recognized on the second Sunday of May. The Bane-Clene® family sends our love and blessings to Mothers everywhere. Thank you for reading Bane’s Blog®

WASTE WATER DISPOSAL

The dirty recovery water from Hot Water Extraction (HWE) systems must be disposed of in a specific manner. The regulations vary across the country, but there are obvious common sense rules that should be followed: NEVER dump into the street, driveway or parking lot. Do NOT dump into a storm sewer, creek or other body of water. All Bane-Clene detergents, such as Preface®, TLS® 2000, PCA™ Formula 5, LCA®-256, Super LCA™ and Booster™ are fully biodegradable. Our deodorizers and spotters, except Saf-T-Solv™, are also biodegradable. The pH of the waste water with Bane-Clene chemicals is normally 7.5 to 8.5, eliminating the requirements in most municipalities calling for neutralization. We do suggest contacting the local authorities to apprise yourself of any and all regulations. Before dumping into yours or any other SANITARY sewer system always filter out solid material so as not to clog drains, pumps, etc. Dumping into a septic system is risky; it requires plenty of excess capacity. Related Articles and Information: Waste Tank Discharge from Carpet Cleaning Equipment Thank you for reading Bane’s Blog® Please read the latest issue of the Clene-Times® at www.baneclene.com/publications/. Please visit our web site at www.baneclene.com. The Bane-Clene® Team. Free packet of information about Bane-Clene can be obtained by calling toll-free 1-800-428-9512 (U.S. ONLY!). Your information packet will include a full color catalog and price addendum. Packets will arrive in approximately 2 weeks through standard United States Mail. Bane-Clene Home Page Articles, Videos and Products for Professional Carpet Cleaners On-Line Spot & Stain Removal Guide & Procedures for the Professional Carpet Cleaner

INSECTICIDE RESIDUES

Frequently our callers, especially from Florida, complain about the extreme difficulty in removing insecticide residues from carpeting. The problem is especially difficult when insecticide has been applied to a carpet in a vacation home or trailer. If the place is closed up for the off-season, the owners return to find a unpleasant odor and stains from the insecticide. Insecticides are applied to control insects such as roaches, fleas, bed bugs and spiders. Insecticides are usually organophosphates or carbamates some are chlorinated. The solvents and emulsifiers used are very strong and do not evaporate under usual conditions. The organophosphates turn some red dyes to blue, leaving a dark blue to green spot. Other red dyes fade, resulting in a light blue to green spot. Accumulation from repeated treatment eventually cause discoloration. Simple hot water extraction (HWE) won’t remove all of the odor and residue because the insecticide has decomposed and reacted with the carpet fibers. We suggest applying Preface® at the high end of its dilution ratio to the entire area. Allow the product to work on the residue for ten (10) minutes. Then the carpet should be thoroughly cleaned using the HWE method. Any remaining residue may be removed with Saf-T-Solv™ Dry Volatile Solvent Spot & Stain Remover. However, unfortunately options are limited if color changes have occurred. We always recommend testing a small inconspicuous area, this way results are visible and if there has been a color change the customer can be apprised and given the opportunity to decide whether you should continue or not. At this time a release is also a prudent idea. The last thing we want is to be blamed for causing and or making the problem worse. Related Articles and Information: Bed Bugs Carpet Beetles Dust Mites and Carpet Cleaning Head Lice and Carpet Cleaning hot water extraction Insecticide or Pesticide Stain Removal from Carpet Related Products: Preface® Prespray Traffic Lane Spotter Saf-T-Solv™ Dry Volatile Solvent Spot & Stain Remover Steri-Fab® Disinfectant, Insecticide, Deodorizer Thank you for reading Bane’s Blog® Please read the latest issue of the Clene-Times® at www.baneclene.com/publications/. Please visit our web site at www.baneclene.com. The Bane-Clene® Team. Free packet of information about Bane-Clene can be obtained by calling toll-free 1-800-428-9512 (U.S. ONLY!). Your information packet will include a full color catalog and price addendum. Packets will arrive in approximately 2 weeks through standard United States Mail. Bane-Clene Home Page Articles, Videos and Products for Professional Carpet Cleaners On-Line Spot & Stain Removal Guide & Procedures for the Professional Carpet Cleaner

FLEAS/MITES/BED BUGS

The afore mentioned bugs are a frequent problem. How can we remove them and can we apply insecticides to help? In some states, unless you are a licensed applicator, you cannot legally apply insecticides. However, we do know that hot water extraction (HWE) cleaning will physically remove all loose objects from carpeting. Which would include bugs and their offspring. Prior to a thorough cleaning, any old animal bedding or contaminated articles of clothing, etc should be removed and destroyed. After cleaning spray Steri-Fab on all contaminated areas. Besides the carpeting, furniture, mattresses that have been cleaned. Also spray sleeping quarters of animals, floor areas, around baseboards, windows, doors, etc. Be sure to spray all possible areas where fleas, dust mites and bed bugs may have thrived. Surfaces and objects should remain wet for ten (10) minutes after application. Additional Anti-Microbial and Pest Control Information: Bed Bug Information from the EPA Bed Bugs Dust Mites and Carpet Cleaning Disinfectant Information Mattress Cleaning Related Products: Steri-Fab Thank you for reading Bane’s Blog® Please read the latest issue of the Clene-Times® at www.baneclene.com/publications/. Please visit our web site at www.baneclene.com. The Bane-Clene® Team. Free packet of information about Bane-Clene can be obtained by calling toll-free 1-800-428-9512 (U.S. ONLY!). Your information packet will include a full color catalog and price addendum. Packets will arrive in approximately 2 weeks through standard United States Mail. Bane-Clene Home Page Articles, Videos and Products for Professional Carpet Cleaners On-Line Spot & Stain Removal Guide & Procedures for the Professional Carpet Cleaner

WHY USE PHASE I™ AND PHASE II™

Phase I™ and Phase II™ represent a generation of dual action odor control concentrates. Both have the unique ability to deodorize as well as remove the source of bad odors. Offensive odors are not masked by Phase I and Phase II. Rather, by a complex chemical reaction, odors are treated chemically and neutralized. Then a germicide combines with the carpet to retard the source of the odor. This wintergreen-scented dual system is regarded as one of the best available in the carpet cleaning industry today. Offensive odors are not masked by Phase I and Phase II. Rather, by a complex chemical reaction, odors are treated chemically and neutralized. Then a germicide combines with the carpet to retard the source of the odor. This wintergreen-scented dual system is regarded as one of the best available in the carpet cleaning industry today Phase I is mixed directly with the cleaning solution, normally one ounce per gallon of water, Phase II is ready to use and is sprayed directly on the carpet, injected into the backing and pad, or atomized into the air or under the carpets for tough deodorizing jobs involving smoke, mildew, animal odors and rancid odors. As with all Bane-Clene® products, Phase I and Phase II contain no Butyl Cellosolve, phenolics, Formaldehyde, harsh chemicals or toxic material. Related Odor Control Articles and Information: Enzyme Pet Urine Deodorizers Pet Stains in Carpet Selecting the Correct Odor Control Product Urine Stain in Carpet Urine Stain Removal - for the homeowner VIDEO: How to Remove Pet Urine Spots and Stains from Carpets & Rugs Woven Wool Rug Deodorization Related Odor Control Deodorizer Products: Air Fresh Odor Counteractant by Pro’s Choice Injection Kit For Pet Odor Treatment MediClean® Disinfectant Spray Molecular Modifier by Pro’s Choice Pet Urine Odor and Stain Control Training CD Odor Barrier by Pro’s Choice Odor Eliminator by Pro’s Choice OS-1 Odor, Stain & Soil Remover by Pro’s Choice OSR Cat and Dog Urine Odor and Stain Remover by Pro’s Choice Ozone Odor Control Machines Pet Problems Brochure Phase I™ Deodorizer Phase II™ Deodorizer Phase V™ Deodorizer Rug Restorer Pet Urine Treatment for Natural Fibers by Pro’s Choice UPT+ Pet Urine Pre-Treatment by Pro’s Choice X-Cide Odor Killer by Pro’s Choice Thank you for reading Bane’s Blog® Please read the latest issue of the Clene-Times® at www.baneclene.com/publications/. Please visit our web site at www.baneclene.com. The Bane-Clene® Team. Free packet of information about Bane-Clene can be obtained by calling toll-free 1-800-428-9512 (U.S. ONLY!). Your information packet will include a full color catalog and price addendum. Packets will arrive in approximately 2 weeks through standard United States Mail. Bane-Clene Home Page Articles, Videos and Products for Professional Carpet Cleaners On-Line Spot & Stain Removal Guide & Procedures for the Professional Carpet Cleaner

WICKING

Wicking is blamed for a variety of problems. Knowing what wicking is, what causes it and ways to prevent it are extremely important for a carpet cleaner. As carpets dry after cleaning, the fibers dry from the tips. As the moisture evaporates from the tips, any foreign material in the pad, backing and fibers rises vertically along with the water until it reaches the surface. If this material dries on the tips the result is the appearance of stains or dark areas that were not there before cleaning. These stains are commonly referred to as browning. If spills and or residue from previous cleanings has been detected during the cleaning process, then browning may be prevented by treating the effected area with Brown Out®. Always use proper application techniques. If a problem occurs after cleaning, then Brown Out® can be used to neutralize the browning. After removing the browning thoroughly rinse the effected area and reapply the Brown Out® according to instructions. To minimize wicking problems, avoid over wetting the carpet during cleaning. The use of Preface® as a pre-spray will avoid over wetting. Most spots and stains are removed during the regular cleaning process when good techniques, equipment and chemicals are employed. Related Articles and Information: Acid Rinse / Brown Out Flush Browning of Carpets, Rugs and Upholstery Resoiling after Carpet Cleaning - Causes and Cures Why did the spots and stains you removed in cleaning are back and they’re even bigger? Wicking of Soil after Cleaning Carpet Related Articles and Information: Brown Out® Anti-Browning Solution and Rinse for Rugs and Upholstery Preface® Prespray Traffic Lane Spotter for Extraction Carpet Cleaning Thank you for reading Bane’s Blog® Please read the latest issue of the Clene-Times® at www.baneclene.com/publications/. Please visit our web site at www.baneclene.com. The Bane-Clene® Team. Free packet of information about Bane-Clene can be obtained by calling toll-free 1-800-428-9512 (U.S. ONLY!). Your information packet will include a full color catalog and price addendum. Packets will arrive in approximately 2 weeks through standard United States Mail. Bane-Clene Home Page Articles, Videos and Products for Professional Carpet Cleaners On-Line Spot & Stain Removal Guide & Procedures for the Professional Carpet Cleaner

Get 'Em Dry

There are several reasons that Bane-Clene Systems get carpets so dry: 1. Cleaning Agents, Pre-Sprays and Spotters Specifically designed for the system. They were developed and are used in our own service company. They are safe, effective and economical. These are Bane-Clene’s own proprietary brands and patented formulas. They are updated and monitored by our In-House chemist. 2. Temperature, Pressure and Recovery Optimum water pressure is set to safely and efficiently loosen soil and ground in dirt. The cleaning solution is delivered at a temperature hot enough to remove stains but yet safe for all fibers. Positive displacement Vacuum System recovers dirty water, leaving the carpets 95% + residue free and virtually dry. 3. Operator Techniques Proper technique is taught so that carpets are not over wet and are left slightly damp to the touch with minimal drying time. This is achieved by a philosophy of 2 dry strokes for every wet stroke. This facilitates drying time and the importance of leaving carpets virtually residue free. Thank you for reading Bane’s Blog® Please read the latest issue of the Clene-Times® at www.baneclene.com/publications/. Please visit our web site at www.baneclene.com. The Bane-Clene® Team. Free packet of information about Bane-Clene can be obtained by calling toll-free 1-800-428-9512 (U.S. ONLY!). Your information packet will include a full color catalog and price addendum. Packets will arrive in approximately 2 weeks through standard United States Mail. Bane-Clene Home Page Articles, Videos and Products for Professional Carpet Cleaners On-Line Spot & Stain Removal Guide & Procedures for the Professional Carpet Cleaner

TLS 2000® Heavy-Duty High-pH Prespray / Traffic Lane Spotter for Extremely Dirty Commercial Carpet

TLS 2000 prespray degreaser is an extremely strong, high alkaline, highly concentrated liquid formulation. This heavy-duty traffic lane spotter contains grease emulsifiers and saponifiers, wetting agents, water softeners and grease-dissolving solvents. The amount of TLS 2000 over other pre-sprays needed was cut at least in half. Results were better, liquification of grease occurred faster and carpets were cleaner and brighter. These results were obtained even though TLS 2000 contains NO Butyl Cellosolve, enzymes, free caustic or chlorinated solvents. All of which could cause allergy and toxicity, as well as waste water disposal and pollution problems. TLS 2000 is environmentally safe and is one of the many “green” products Bane-Clene® TLS 2000 was specifically formulated for cleaning greasy restaurants, extremely soiled commercial carpets, trashed apartments and olefin carpet fiber. Related Articles and Information: Articles and Information on Carpet Traffic Lane Spotters: Alkalinity in Detergents Commercial Carpets Detergent Chemistry Oily Soils. Restaurant Carpet Cleaning Saponification of Cooking Grease Soils What are Carpet Cleaning Presprays, Pretreatments or Traffic Lane Spotters? Videos on Cleaning with Carpet Traffic Lane Spotters: Cleaning Restaurant Carpet by Kennay’s Carpet Care How to Clean a Greasy Steakhouse Restaurant Carpet What Are Carpet Cleaning Presprays, Pretreatments or Traffic Lane Spotters? Related Carpet Cleaning Traffic Lane Spotter Prespray Products and Applicators: Citrus APS™ Spotter. Injection Sprayer for Easier Application of Carpet Cleaning Traffic Lane Spotters. Multi-Sprayer® Deluxe Electric Sprayer Olefin Preconditioner Carpet Prespray / Traffic Lane Spotter for oily soils, especially on olefin carpet Preface® Prespray/Traffic Lane Spotter improves cleaning without the risk of overwetting. Pro-Zyme+ Grease Digester and Protein Prespray for restaurant, kitchen, dining room carpets. Spray 1™ Electric Sprayer Stainless Steel Pump-Up Pressure Sprayer TLS 2000 Heavy-Duty High-pH Prespray / Traffic Lane Spotter for Extremely Dirty Commercial Carpet Thank you for reading Bane’s Blog® Please read the latest issue of the Clene-Times® at www.baneclene.com/publications/. Please visit our web site at www.baneclene.com. The Bane-Clene® Team. Free packet of information about Bane-Clene can be obtained by calling toll-free 1-800-428-9512 (U.S. ONLY!). Your information packet will include a full color catalog and price addendum. Packets will arrive in approximately 2 weeks through standard United States Mail. Bane-Clene Home Page Articles, Videos and Products for Professional Carpet Cleaners On-Line Spot & Stain Removal Guide & Procedures for the Professional Carpet Cleaner

Mystery Spots

Most acne medicines (and many other medications) contain Benzoyl Peroxide which gradually forms Hydrogen Peroxide, especially in contact with water, and can eventually leave bleach spots in carpets and rugs. Professional Method to Treat Acne Medicine Bleach Stain on Carpet: IF FRESH and the carpet dye is not yet bleached out or color changed: DO NOT GET WET WITH WATER INITIALLY. Scrape up the medication. Blot with Saf-T-Solv™ Dry Volatile Spotter. Treat with ChlorX Bleach Neutralizer by Pro’s Choice to neutralize the bleaching action. Leave on the area at least 15 minutes to neutralize the benzoyl peroxide Thoroughly extract. Dry blot the area. Let the customer know that bleaching may occur later and suggest greater care in not getting the medication on carpet in the future. IF OLD and the benzoyl peroxide has already affected the carpet dye: Thoroughly soak the bleached area with ChlorX Bleach Neutralizer to neutralize the bleach. Allow 3 minutes dwell time prior to your color restoration. Rinse out the anti-chlor. Very important: Remove as much moisture as possible before you begin your color restoration. Spot dye where necessary with the CMC Color Modifying Cosmetics. If you are correcting a spot on gray carpet, you will be using the Gray/Black CMC. If you are correcting a spot on a tan or brown carpet, you will be using the Tan/Brown CMC. Apply a conservative amount of Pro-Solve NE to the bleached fibers and rub the fibers lightly with the CMC to transfer color onto the fibers. Work the color into the fibers with a Carpet Shark. NOTE: Pro-Solve NE is not the same product as Pro-Solve Liquid! If excess color is applied, dampen a terry towel with Pro-Solve NE and wipe away the excess color. Once dried, Pro’s Choice CMCs are considered semi-permanent. However, an aggressive solvent will remove them. Spray the area heavily with Red Relief or Red 1 which will act as an anti-chlor solution. Leave on the area at least 15 minutes to neutralize the benzoyl peroxide and thoroughly extract. Homeowner Method to Treat Acne Medicine Bleach Stain on Carpet: If the stains are older and have bleached the color from the carpet, a professional will be required to re-dye the bleached out areas. If fresh, it is very important to act as quickly as possible before the peroxide starts bleaching the colors. Use a dull knife or spoon to remove as much as possible. If the medication is a liquid, blot up as much moisture as possible with a paper towel. Blot with a solvent-based product for grease, oil and tar removal, such as Carbona and Afta on a white towel. Important: Do not apply directly to the carpet to prevent damage to the backing. Blot with a solution of 1 teaspoon maximum of liquid HAND dish washing detergent per cup of lukewarm water. Blot with a solution of 2 tablespoons of household ammonia per cup of water. Blot with a solution of 1 cup of WHITE vinegar per 2 cups of water blot with lukewarm water with a white towel. Blot dry with a dry white towel - it is extemely important that all moisture and medication is removed. A professional such as Bane-Clene Systems® may be required to re-dye any bleached out area. Related Articles and Information: Bleaches and Carpet Carpet Spot & Stain Removers How to Remove Spots from Spills of Clorox® Chlorine Bleach on Carpet Spot and Stain Removal General Tips Thank you for reading Bane’s Blog® Please read the latest issue of the Clene-Times® at www.baneclene.com/publications/. Please visit our web site at www.baneclene.com. The Bane-Clene® Team. Free packet of information about Bane-Clene can be obtained by calling toll-free 1-800-428-9512 (U.S. ONLY!). Your information packet will include a full color catalog and price addendum. Packets will arrive in approximately 2 weeks through standard United States Mail. Bane-Clene Home Page Articles, Videos and Products for Professional Carpet Cleaners On-Line Spot & Stain Removal Guide & Procedures for the Professional Carpet Cleaner