A red drink stain is the call every carpet cleaner has taken. Kool-Aid on a hallway, punch at a kid's party, a sports drink knocked over on a light berber. Synthetic food dye bonds to nylon carpet in a way that ordinary spotters simply will not touch, and scrubbing usually makes it worse. Pro's Choice Red Relief is the two-part, heat-activated chemistry professionals keep on the truck for exactly this problem. It does not lift the dye out so much as alter it, so the color stops being visible.
Built for
- Carpet cleaners handling Kool-Aid, punch, and sports drink spills on residential nylon.
- Apartment turn crews clearing dye stains before a unit is shown.
- Restaurant and hospitality maintenance dealing with beverage and candy dye marks.
- Upholstery and fabric work where a synthetic dye stain has set.
- Spotting kits that need a dedicated red remover rather than a general-purpose spotter.
How it is used
Red Relief is a two-part product that activates on mixing. Combine equal parts solution A and solution B to make a ready-to-use mixture, then apply with a trigger sprayer so the stained fibers are wetted. Cover the spot with a terry towel that has been dampened and wrung out, and apply heat. Watch the stain rather than the clock: when it has turned pale yellow or disappeared, remove the heat and the towel, then extraction rinse the chemical residue away. Rinsing matters, because leftover residue attracts soil.
Two practical notes from cleaners who use it regularly. First, this is a heat-release product, and the manufacturer's position is that it achieves results at lower temperatures than many competing red removers, which is a meaningful safety margin on carpets and fabrics that other products can discolor or bleach. Second, because the two parts only activate when mixed, you make up what you need rather than storing a diluted working solution, and most users find they go through less product than with single-part alternatives.
What it will and will not do
Red Relief is formulated for synthetic food and beverage dyes: Kool-Aid, candy, punch, cough syrup, sports drinks, and similar. Red wine is a different problem, since it combines a natural tannin component with dye, and is usually addressed with a tannin or wine spotter first. As with any dye remover, test an inconspicuous area before working a visible spot, and follow the label. This item ships as ORM-D.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Pro's Choice
- Part number: CS14A
- Packaging: 2 pints, solution A and solution B
- Makes: 1 quart of ready-to-use solution when mixed in equal parts
- Dilution: ready to use after mixing A and B
- Ready-to-use pH: 6 to 7
- Activation: heat activated
- Shipping classification: ORM-D
Frequently asked questions
How do I mix Red Relief?
Mix equal parts solution A and solution B to make a ready-to-use solution. It activates on mixing, so make up only what you need for the job.
Does it need heat to work?
Yes. It is a heat-activated product. Wet the stained fibers, cover with a damp wrung-out terry towel, and apply heat until the stain turns pale yellow or disappears, then rinse.
Will it damage the carpet?
It is formulated to be safe on carpets and fabrics that other heat-release products can discolor or bleach, and it works at lower temperatures. Always test an inconspicuous area first.
How much does the two-pint set make?
Mixing the two pints in equal parts yields 1 quart of ready-to-use solution, with a ready-to-use pH of 6 to 7.
Does it remove red wine?
It targets synthetic food and beverage dyes such as Kool-Aid, punch, candy, and cough syrup. Red wine also has a tannin component, so most cleaners treat it with a tannin or wine spotter first.
Do I have to rinse afterward?
Yes. Extraction rinse the chemical residue away once the stain has cleared, so residue does not attract soil later.
Discount Cleaning Products is an authorized dealer for the brands we carry, and our US-based team works with these lines every day. If you are not sure which option matches your equipment or your job, contact us before you order and we will help you get the right one the first time.
