IODINE

Two of the bottled chemicals we sell will help reduce or remove most stains caused by iodine from most carpet types. Check out our "Bottled Chemicals" section by clicking here.

TIPS FOR REMOVING IODINE STAINS: Iodine makes a brown or yellow stain on unstarched materials and deep blue or black on those that have been starched.

Fresh iodine stains on fabrics can be removed by the moistening the stain with water and then using a steam-iron to jet steam onto the stained area. The stain will be gone in a few minutes. Sometimes an iodine stain will yield to a detergent after a long soak in cool water.

Materials injured by water may be sponged with alcohol*. (Dilute it with two parts of water.) Or place a pad of cotton soaked with alcohol on the stain, keeping it wet with alcohol* for several hours.

*NOTE: Some products like hydrogen peroxide, ammonia, bleach or alcohol can actually bleach or change the color in some fabrics. Read the WARNING notice below and proceed with caution.
   
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 WARNING: Before making any attempts to remove spots, always test fabric for colorfastness first by applying a small amount of the cleaning solution or chemical on a hidden or unnoticeable area. The tips listed here are not guaranteed to work with every carpet or upholstered item. When using any chemical or liquid on fabric you should PROCEED WITH CAUTION. If you are unsure as to how your carpet or upholstery might be affected you should call a professional cleaning technician in your area.