AJS Carpet Cleaning , Inc. Can Spot Dye Carpet

When Should You Spot Dye? There are many reasons why spot dyeing may be indicated. Perhaps the biggest culprit is bleach. Bleach stains are very common in commercial facilities and other areas where maintenance is performed. Workers may accidentally spill bleach in a carpeted area, particularly near bathrooms and laundry rooms. Bleach removes the color from the carpet. Unless it is treated immediately, it is typically permanent. In those instances, the only option is to either replace the carpet or dye the stain. 

Color Matching If you have ever had your grey hair colored by a professional, then you will know that it takes more than applying a color to get the right look. Matching the rest of the carpet is essential if you want to have a cohesive appearance. When the wrong color of dye is chosen, it will be as unappealing as the rest of your carpet stains. Remember that you won’t just be picking the color of your carpet. You will need to pick the right color to blend with the color of the stain in order to get the perfect match. Even with bleach stains, the stain is typically not pure white. It may instead be yellow or even red. When choosing your color, it is better to err on the light side. Darker colors are very difficult to fix once they have been applied.  

Size Matters There are certain rules that should be followed when it comes to basic carpet spot dyeing. The general rule of thumb is that if the spot is smaller than the size of your hand you can attempt to dye it on your own. If it is any larger, an experienced professional should be consulted. This is because the skill that it takes to find the perfect match generally requires some level of experience. Smaller spots are easier to camouflage than large stains. 

Neutralize First There are many different types of carpet dye available. Regardless of what type of dye you choose, it is essential to do some preparation work prior to application. If you are dealing with a bleach stain, it is important to neutralize the bleach prior to applying any type of dye. Also, if using an acid dye, you must heat it to a hot enough temperature for it to be effective.