{"product_id":"brown-out-for-rugs-and-upholstery","title":"Brown Out® for Rugs and Upholstery","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe use of Brown Out after wet extraction (steam) cleaning, especially on rugs and upholstery, greatly reduces possibility of browning and dye bleed. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen used at 1:2 with water, followed by extraction, Brown Out will remove the yellowing that sometimes occurs on stain-resistant carpets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormulated with Extracon® to prevent and cure browning or tingeing in carpet and upholstered furniture, Brown Out helps restore the original beauty of the fiber, is economical and ensures a high quality finish to your service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrown Out contains no phosphates, phenolics, bleaches, solvents, hazardous hydrofluoric acid or other fluorides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrown Out, containing organic buffered neutralizing acids, is very effective for treating carpets, rugs and upholstery that have been exposed to excessive amounts of shampoo, detergents, powder cleaners, ice melt compounds and other residual matter. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"95%\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"15\" cellpadding=\"0\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; color: #3f3151;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003e\n            \n            \n            \u003ch1 style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 24px; color: #4f6128; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBrown Out\u003csup style=\"font-size: 0.75em;\"\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e Anti-Browning Solution and Rinse for Rugs and Upholstery\u003c\/h1\u003e\n            \u003ch2 style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 20px; color: #3f3151; font-weight: bold;\"\u003efrom Bane-Clene\u003csup style=\"font-size: 0.75em;\"\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e Corp.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n            \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.baneclene.com\/uploads\/TigerBrowningShrinkage.jpg\" alt=\"Heavily Browned Cotton Rug after Standard Cleaning\" title=\"Brown Out Prevents and or Cures Browning on Carpets, Rugs and Upholstery\" style=\"float: right; margin-left: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px; width: 288px; height: 235px;\"\u003e\n            \u003ch2 style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 20px; color: #3f3151; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBrown Out Reduces Browning and Dye Bleed on Rugs, Upholstery and Some Carpets. Brown Out should be applied to ALL wet-cleaned rugs \u0026amp; wet-cleaned upholstery!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n            \u003cdiv style=\"clear:both;\"\u003e\n            \u003ch2 style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 20px; color: #3f3151; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWhat is carpet and rug browning? Browning is a phenomenon in which, after the carpet or rug is cleaned and has dried, the fiber tips turn dark.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.baneclene.com\/Uploads\/wicking.jpg\" alt=\"Wicking is the upward motion of water and cleaning solution during drying from the base of a tuft to its tip carrying with it any remaining soil and contamination, which is then deposited on the tips of the tuft.\" title=\"Use Brown Out® to reduce wicking and re-soiling on carpet that has been improperly cleaned and is loaded with detergent residue. \" style=\"float: right; margin: 5px 0px 5px 5px; border-width: 4px; border-style: solid; width: 296px; height: 102px;\"\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; color: #595959; display: block; text-indent: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarpet dries from the tips.\u003c\/strong\u003e Therefore, as the cleaning solution evaporates from the tips, the water rises to the surface bringing with it everything dissolved in it, and then the water evaporates leaving everything else behind as illustrated above. This leaves on the tips of the carpet, rug or upholstery soil and high-alkalinity residue plus anything else left in the carpet such as high shampoo levels, cola, coffee, etc. This upward flow of moisture on fiber surfaces during drying is referred to as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.baneclene.com\/Professionals\/Content.aspx?xps=MzY3\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Wicking is the upward motion of water and cleaning solution during drying from the base of a tuft to its tip carrying with it any remaining soil and contamination, which is then deposited on the tips of the tuft.\"\u003ewicking\u003c\/a\u003e. The factors contributing to browning are slow drying, over wetting, high alkalinity (high pH), \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.baneclene.com\/Professionals\/Content.aspx?xps=MTM4\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"BHT is Butylated Hydroxytoluene, a preservative in carpet padding \"\u003eBHT\u003c\/a\u003e, and cellulosic material (jute backing).\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; color: #595959; display: block; text-indent: 1em;\"\u003eIn the beginning of this industry, most detergents used were nothing more than glorified concrete floor cleaners, which are highly alkaline and frequently caused browning. Carpets and carpet backings were not as good then either. Equipment now does a better job of leaving the carpet dry. Most carpet-cleaning professionals are now better trained and most (but not all) know better than to over wet a carpet or to use overly strong detergent solutions. Also, the carpet manufacturers now rarely use jute backing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; color: #595959; display: block; text-indent: 1em;\"\u003eCellulose browning occurs in natural fiber carpets like jute, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.baneclene.com\/Professionals\/Content.aspx?xps=NjEz\" title=\"Per WoolSafe North America, wool carpets and rugs should always be neutralized after cleaning to a natural pH of 4.5-5.5. \" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewool\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.baneclene.com\/Professionals\/Content.aspx?xps=NTkz\" title=\"If the Sisal rug is severely soiled and you must wet clean, try cleaning with Natural Fiber Cleaner, which contains a reducing bleach to reduce the likelihood of water stains and browning.\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esisal\u003c\/a\u003e, cotton and can also happen in some old carpeting when jute backing was used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003ch3 style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 18px; color: #3f3151; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBenefits of Using Brown Out for Treating Rugs, Carpets and Upholstery:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n            \u003cul style=\"margin-left: 30px; font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial; color: #595959;\"\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003eThe use of Brown Out after \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.baneclene.com\/Professionals\/Content.aspx?xps=MzU0\" title=\"Hot water or steam carpet cleaning is a combination of a combination of high water pressure for agitation and hot water (usually containing detergent) to increase cleaning effectiveness. \" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewet extraction (steam) cleaning\u003c\/a\u003e, especially on rugs and upholstery, greatly reduces possibility of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.baneclene.com\/Professionals\/Content.aspx?xps=MzQ4\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Browning is a phenomenon in which, after the carpet or rug is cleaned and has dried, the fiber tips turn dark.\"\u003ebrowning\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.baneclene.com\/ProSpotGuide\/Content.aspx?xps=MTgz\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"On occasion, especially with olefin\/nylon berber blends, some bleeding of new carpet may occur with its first cleaning. \"\u003edye bleed\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003eWhen used at 1:2 with water, followed by extraction, Brown Out will remove the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.baneclene.com\/Professionals\/Content.aspx?xps=MzY4\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"To cure the yellowing from an overly aggressive detergent, rinse with water to remove the excess detergent, apply Brown Out® diluted\"\u003eyellowing\u003c\/a\u003e that sometimes occurs on stain-resistant carpets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003eFormulated with Extracon\u003csup style=\"font-size: 0.75em;\"\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e to prevent and cure browning or tingeing in carpet and upholstered furniture, Brown Out helps restore the original beauty of the fiber, is economical and ensures a high quality finish to your service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003eBrown Out contains no phosphates, phenolics, bleaches, solvents, hazardous hydrofluoric acid or other fluorides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003eBrown Out, containing organic buffered neutralizing acids, is very effective for treating carpets, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.baneclene.com\/professionals\/Content.aspx?xps=MzQw\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Area rug cleaning can be extremely profitable, especially if pick-up and delivery is included in the service. \"\u003erugs\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.baneclene.com\/professionals\/Content.aspx?xps=Mzcy\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Upholstery Cleaning, Care and Protection\"\u003eupholstery\u003c\/a\u003e that have been exposed to excessive amounts of shampoo, detergents, powder cleaners, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.baneclene.com\/ProSpotGuide\/Content.aspx?xps=MjIy\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The white powder from calcium chloride ice melt will very quickly track throughout a building\"\u003eice melt \u003c\/a\u003ecompounds and other residual matter. \u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003c\/ul\u003e\n            \u003ch3 style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 18px; color: #3f3151; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eProperties \u0026amp; Specifications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n            \u003cul style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; color: #595959; margin-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRestrictions on Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n                \u003cul style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; color: #595959; margin-left: 10px;\"\u003e\n                    \u003cli\u003eKeep out of reach of children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n                    \u003cli\u003eRead label and Safety Data Sheet before using.\u003c\/li\u003e\n                    \u003cli\u003eAvoid contact with acid-sensitive materials such as limestone, travertine and marble.\u003c\/li\u003e\n                    \u003cli\u003eKeep away from heat\/sparks\/open flames\/hot surfaces. - No smoking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003c\/ul\u003e\n                \u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clear colorless to slightly amber liquid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOdor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slight alcohol.\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-3.\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Protect product from freezing. Keep container closed when not in use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single gallons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bane-Clene Corp.\u003csup style=\"font-size: 0.75em;\"\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e, StoneTech\u003csup style=\"font-size: 0.75em;\"\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e \/ Laticrete\u003csup style=\"font-size: 0.75em;\"\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e International.\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States of America.\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVOC content:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4%.\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlash point:\u003c\/strong\u003e 123°F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003c\/ul\u003e\n            \u003ch2 style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 20px; color: #3f3151; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDIRECTIONS FOR USING BROWN OUT:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n            \u003ch2 style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 20px; color: #3f3151; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eHow to Cure Carpet Browning?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; color: #595959; display: block; text-indent: 1em;\"\u003eAn application of a formulated organic acid agent such as Brown Out will neutralize this residue not only preventing browning, but actually leaves the carpet cleaner and brighter. Additionally, the use of Brown Out on wet-cleaned \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.baneclene.com\/Professionals\/Content.aspx?xps=Mzcy\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Examine the upholstery piece extensively and document all pre-existing conditions. Inspect for previous damage and possible problems.\"\u003eupholstery\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.baneclene.com\/Professionals\/Content.aspx?xps=MzQw\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Care and Cleaning of Wool Rugs, Oriental Carpets, Area Rugs, Partitions and Tapestries - The Bane-Clene® Way\"\u003erugs\u003c\/a\u003e will reduce the likelihood of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.baneclene.com\/ProSpotGuide\/Content.aspx?xps=MTgz\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"On occasion, especially with olefin\/nylon berber blends, some bleeding of new carpet may occur with its first cleaning. \"\u003edye bleeding \u003c\/a\u003eby setting the dyes. It is easier to correct browning on carpet with pile yarns made of synthetic fibers than of natural fibers such as wool, hemp, silk or cotton. In cases where severe browning may occur, clean the carpet with Natural Fiber Cleaner (See below).\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003ch3 style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 18px; color: #3f3151; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eHow to use Brown Out after Cleaning with a Detergent or Prespray with a pH over 10 on Stain-Resist Nylon Carpet such as Stainmaster™:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"display: block; text-indent: 1em; font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial; color: #595959;\"\u003eTo cure the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.baneclene.com\/Professionals\/Content.aspx?xps=MzY4\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"One of the big problems that can happen with carpet is that it sometimes develops a yellow cast\"\u003eyellowing\u003c\/a\u003e from an overly aggressive detergent, rinse with water to remove the excess detergent, apply Brown Out diluted 1 part Brown Out to 2 parts of water (43 ounces per gallon) to the affected areas (even undiluted if severe), allow to work on the yellowing for 15-20 minutes, do a single wet pass with just plain water and 2 dry passes. Since the stain resistance has been destroyed, apply Bane-Guard\u003csup style=\"font-size: 0.75em;\"\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e or Teflon\u003csup style=\"font-size: 0.75em;\"\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e protector to the carpet. However, the stain resistance warranty has still been voided!\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003ch3 style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 18px; color: #3f3151; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eHow to Remove BHT Yellowing of Carpet with Brown Out:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"display: block; text-indent: 1em; font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial; color: #595959;\"\u003eBHT (Butylated Hydroxy Toluene) is a common slowly vaporizing preservative used in many plastics including rebound pad. It is even used as a preservative in bread, because it performs well against free radicals. Most of the problems have been on carpets in areas of low air circulation such as in closets, under low-lying furniture, or under throw rugs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"display: block; text-indent: 1em; font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial; color: #595959;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.baneclene.com\/Uploads\/yellowingbeaulieu.jpg\" alt=\"BHT Yellowing of Nylon Carpet\" title=\"Image from a carpet manufacturer of a yellowed carpet\" style=\"float: right; margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 5px; width: 144px; height: 89px;\"\u003eIn this photo supplied to us by Beaulieu of America, you can see that the entire carpet has yellowed except where the tackless strip is - and where there there is no pad (cushion) under the carpet. However, this problem can occur out in the middle of the room. Sometimes, most of the carpet will have yellowed except along the baseboard or directly above seaming tape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"display: block; text-indent: 1em; font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial; color: #595959;\"\u003eThis problem seems to occur more frequently in the winter in homes using fossil oil or gas heat. Most carpet manufacturers will not accept this as a claim since it is basically a cushion problem.To cure this problem, most fiber producers recommend a 10% solution of citric acid to remove BHT yellowing, followed by vacuuming. The primary acid in Brown Out is citric. Using Brown Out at 1 part product to 2 parts water will cure this condition. Simply spray the affected area heavily with this solution, allow at least 15 minutes for the yellow to disappear, and do one single wet pass with water (no detergent) and two dry passes. This removes the excess Brown Out but leaves enough behind to reduce the likelihood of the yellow reappearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003ch3 style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 18px; color: #3f3151; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eHow to Remove Calcium Chloride Ice Melt from Carpet Using Brown Out:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; color: #595959; display: block; text-indent: 1em;\"\u003eCalcium chloride is used in place of sodium chloride (salt) when the temperatures are extremely low when salt no longer performs to melt ice. Calcium chloride is hygroscopic (draws moisture) and turns to calcium hydroxide (lime) when you try to clean with an alkaline detergent. The white powder from calcium chloride ice melt will very quickly track throughout a building and, since it is hygroscopic, causes severe soiling. \u003cstrong\u003eQuick removal is important\u003c\/strong\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003col style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; color: #595959; margin-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003eIf dry, thoroughly vacuum first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003eIf wet, absorb or extract.\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003eApply Brown Out at normal concentration\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003eFlush with water\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003eDry blot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003eFor large areas, extract with a 4-8 ounce per gallon solution of Brown Out in water (with no detergent) through the base unit or a portable extractor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003eUse long walk-off mats to prevent further track-in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003c\/ol\u003e\n            \u003ch3 style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 18px; color: #3f3151; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eHow to Remove a Water Ring on Carpet from Flood, Fire Sprinklers, Water Leaks, Water Softener Leak, etc. Using Brown Out:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"display: block; text-indent: 1em; font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial; color: #595959;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.baneclene.com\/Uploads\/WaterRing.jpg\" alt=\"Water residue and salt left after water softener leak\" title=\"Water softener leak\" style=\"float: right; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 5px; width: 300px; height: 178px;\"\u003eDo a Brown Out flush (acid rinse) by rinsing the carpet with a 4-8 ounces per gallon solution of Brown Out in water with no detergent through the base unit to remove the water ring. The image to the right shows water that leaked onto a carpet from an adjacent room. This is AFTER cleaning with detergent! A Brown Out flush will remove this residue. Use MediClean® (see below) or Sporicidin\u003csup style=\"font-size: 0.75em;\"\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e (see below) to prevent mold and mildew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv style=\"clear:both;\"\u003e\n            \u003ch3 style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 18px; color: #3f3151; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eHow to Use Brown Out After Cleaning Upholstery to Prevent Dye Bleed:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"display: block; text-indent: 1em; font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial; color: #595959;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.baneclene.com\/Uploads\/UpholsteryDyeBleed.jpg\" alt=\"Upholstery dye bleeding from no Brown Out treatment\" style=\"float: right; margin-top: 3px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 3px; border-width: 3px; border-style: solid; width: 400px; height: 319px;\" title=\"Image of a chair with dye bleeding\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe STRONGLY recommend applying 8 ounces per gallon solution of Brown Out in water to all wet-cleaned upholstery after cleaning\u003c\/strong\u003e to prevent browning, to stabilize and brighten colors, reduce the chance of dye bleeding and to provide a soft hand. Since dyes are more stable on the acid side, this greatly reduces the possibility of dye bleeding. Notice the picture to the right of a chair with inset showing dye bleeding after cleaning because the chair was not treated with Brown Out after cleaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv style=\"clear:both;\"\u003e\n            \u003ch3 style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 18px; color: #3f3151; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eHow to Use Brown Out After Cleaning Wool Area Rugs, such as Wool and Silk, to Prevent Dye Bleed:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"display: block; text-indent: 1em; font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial; color: #595959;\"\u003eAfter cleaning the rug, apply Brown Out at 8 ounces per gallon to the rug - very lightly just to the surface. If, in spite of your best efforts, the rug severely \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.baneclene.com\/Professionals\/Content.aspx?xps=MzQ4\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Browning is a phenomenon in which, after the carpet or rug is cleaned and has dried, the fiber tips turn dark.\"\u003ebrowns\u003c\/a\u003e, do a Brown Out flush on the rug and allow it to dry upside down. This moves the browning to the back of the rug. NOTE: If pre-testing of a wool rug indicates it will bleed with normal cleaning, test with LCA\u003csup style=\"font-size: 0.75em;\"\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e 256 or Brown Out. If it still bleeds, it must be dry cleaned, cleaned with Natural Fiber Cleaner (see below) or not cleaned at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv style=\"clear:both;\"\u003e\n            \u003ch3 style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 18px; color: #3f3151; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRelated Articles and Information:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cul style=\"margin-left: 30px; font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial; color: #595959;\"\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.baneclene.com\/Professionals\/Content.aspx?xps=NTE0\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Strictly speaking, it simply means that, after extraction cleaning the carpet, an acid-based product is run through the machine to rinse out detergent residue in the carpet, rug or upholstery and to decrease the pH by neutralizing the alkaline components of the cleaning compound used.\"\u003eAcid Rinse\u003c\/a\u003e \/ Brown Out Flush\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.baneclene.com\/Professionals\/Content.aspx?xps=NDI1\" title=\"An alkaline substance has a pH above 7.0 in water.\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAlkalinity\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.baneclene.com\/Professionals\/Content.aspx?xps=MTM4\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"BHT is Butylated Hydroxytoluene, a preservative in carpet padding \"\u003eBHT\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.baneclene.com\/HOSpotGuide\/Content.aspx?xps=NDU=\" title=\"A carpet or rug, particularly wool, will sometimes gain a brown tint on the tips if cleaned with an overly strong high pH detergent\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBrowning \/ Acid Treatments Article\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.baneclene.com\/ProSpotGuide\/Content.aspx?xps=MTgz\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"On occasion, especially with olefin\/nylon berber blends, some bleeding of new carpet may occur with its first cleaning. \"\u003eDye bleed\u003c\/a\u003e after cleaning upholstery \u0026amp; rugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.baneclene.com\/professionals\/Content.aspx?xps=MjA3Ng==\" title=\"Natural Fiber Rugs and Carpets - Advantages, Disadvantages, Cleaning and Care\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNatural Fiber Rugs and Carpets - Advantages, Disadvantages, Cleaning and Care\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.baneclene.com\/Professionals\/Content.aspx?xps=NDI0\" title=\"pH is the measurement used to determine the relative alkalinity, acidity or neutrality of a solution.\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epH\u003c\/a\u003e - What is it?\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.baneclene.com\/professionals\/Content.aspx?xps=MzQw\" title=\"Care and Cleaning of Wool Rugs, Oriental Carpets, Area Rugs, Partitions and Tapestries \" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRug Care\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.baneclene.com\/Professionals\/Content.aspx?xps=NTkz\" title=\"If the Sisal rug is severely soiled and you must wet clean, try cleaning with Natural Fiber Cleaner, which contains a reducing bleach to reduce the likelihood of water stains and browning.\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSisal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.baneclene.com\/professionals\/Content.aspx?xps=Mzcy\" title=\"Upholstery Cleaning, Care and Protection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUpholstery Cleaning, Care and Protection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.baneclene.com\/Professionals\/Content.aspx?xps=MzU0\" title=\"Hot water or steam carpet cleaning is a combination of a combination of high water pressure for agitation and hot water (usually containing detergent) to increase cleaning effectiveness. \" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWet extraction (steam) cleaning\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.baneclene.com\/Professionals\/Content.aspx?xps=MzY3\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Wicking is the upward motion of water and cleaning solution during drying from the base of a tuft to its tip carrying with it any remaining soil and contamination, which is then deposited on the tips of the tuft.\"\u003eWicking\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.baneclene.com\/Professionals\/Content.aspx?xps=NjEz\" title=\"Per WoolSafe North America, wool carpets and rugs should always be neutralized after cleaning to a natural pH of 4.5-5.5. \" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWool\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.baneclene.com\/Professionals\/Content.aspx?xps=MzY4\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"One of the big problems that can happen with carpet is that it sometimes develops a yellow cast. \"\u003eYellowing in Carpet - Causes and Cures\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUsage \u0026amp; Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"95%\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"15\" cellpadding=\"0\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; color: #3f3151;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003e\n            \u003ch1 style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 24px; color: #4f6128; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\n            \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.baneclene.com\/Uploads\/brout.gif\" alt=\"Brown Out® for Rugs and Upholstery\" style=\"float: right; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 3px; width: 73px; height: 144px;\" title=\"Brown Out Prevents and or Cures Browning on Carpets, Rugs and Upholstery\"\u003e  When and Why Acid Rinse After Carpet Cleaning?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n            \u003ch2 style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 20px; color: #3f3151; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWhat does the term “acid rinse” mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"display: block; text-indent: 1em; font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial; color: #595959;\"\u003eWe often read the term “acid rinse” in various carpet cleaning publications, but \u003cstrong\u003ewhat does it actually mean \u003c\/strong\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003ehow is it done\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ewhy\u003c\/strong\u003e? And, should we use the term “acid rinse”?\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"display: block; text-indent: 1em; font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial; color: #595959;\"\u003eStrictly speaking, \"acid rinse\" simply means that, after extraction cleaning the carpet, an acid-based product is run through the machine to rinse out detergent residue in the carpet, rug or upholstery and to decrease the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.baneclene.com\/Professionals\/Content.aspx?xps=NDI0\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"pH is a measurement of alkalinity or acidity\"\u003epH\u003c\/a\u003e by neutralizing the alkaline components of the cleaning compound used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003ch2 style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 20px; color: #3f3151; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWhat is the history of the term “Acid Rinse”?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"display: block; text-indent: 1em; font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial; color: #595959;\"\u003eHistorically, when carpets were constructed with jute backing, the jute would often bleed out brown lignin resulting with a \"browning\" residue on the tips of the carpet fibers. Additionally, in the “old days”, high-pH detergents were often used to clean carpet, leaving a high pH residue on the surface. An acid product or browning agent had to be applied to prevent \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.baneclene.com\/Professionals\/Content.aspx?xps=MzQ4\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"BHT Yellowing of Stain-Resist Carpet Nylon Fibers Spot \u0026amp; Stain Removal\" style=\"text-indent: 1em;\"\u003ebrowning\u003c\/a\u003e and chemical \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.baneclene.com\/Professionals\/Content.aspx?xps=MzY4\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"One of the big problems that can happen with carpet is that it sometimes develops a yellow cast.\"\u003eyellowing\u003c\/a\u003e and also to stabilize the carpet or rug \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.baneclene.com\/Professionals\/Content.aspx?xps=MzM5\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Acid dye and Acid Dye Blockers in Carpets\"\u003edyes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003ch2 style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 20px; color: #3f3151; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWhen and how should an “acid rinse” be used?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"display: block; text-indent: 1em; font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial; color: #595959;\"\u003eWe recommend the use of what some call an acid rinse but what we call a Brown Out rinse or \u003cstrong\u003eBrown Out flush\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is used by adding 2 or more ounces of Brown Out\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e per gallon of water (no detergent) through the base unit only when we need to get the pH down, have detergent residue of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.baneclene.com\/ProSpotGuide\/Content.aspx?xps=MjIy\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"How to remove ice melt from carpet\"\u003eice melt\u003c\/a\u003e track-in or a lot of detergent residue from previous cleanings. In this procedure, extraction clean with the Brown Out solution using plenty of vacuum-only strokes to leave carpet as dry as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003ch2 style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 20px; color: #3f3151; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eShould we use the term “acid rinse”?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"display: block; text-indent: 1em; font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial; color: #595959;\"\u003eWe \u003cstrong\u003enever use the word “acid” in front of a customer\u003c\/strong\u003e! The term “acid”, in the minds of the customer, signals \u003cstrong\u003e“danger - poison”\u003c\/strong\u003e! Instead, we call it a \u003cstrong\u003eBrown Out rinse\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eBrown Out flush\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003ch2 style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 20px; color: #3f3151; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDoes an “acid rinse” remove detergent residue?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"display: block; text-indent: 1em; font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial; color: #595959;\"\u003eSome preach prespraying and then using an “acid rinse” to neutralize the detergent and leave no residue. I continue to be amazed that anyone actually believes that an acid leaves no residue or that an acid will somehow magically “zap” the prespray and make it disappear into thin air! Acetic acid (vinegar) will evaporate, but the salt formed when it neutralizes alkali does not evaporate. Some use hydroxyacetic acid, but its evaporation rate is slow and its salts also don’t evaporate. Additionally, acetic acid and hydroxyacetic acid, have an odor that is objectionable to most customers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003ch2 style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 20px; color: #3f3151; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWhat conditions might cause a “Brown Out Flush” or “Acid Rinse”?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"display: block; text-indent: 1em; font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial; color: #595959;\"\u003e If a non-extraction system was used for the cleaning, there may be a great deal of soil attracting residue in the carpet. Moisten an area with water and agitate with a \u0026gt;Carpet Shark. If a significant amount of foam is generated, a detergent residue was left behind. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.baneclene.com\/Professionals\/Content.aspx?xps=MzQz\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Carpet bonnet cleaning, also called spin pad carpet cleaning or absorbent pad carpet cleaning or carbonated carpet shampoo cleaning, is simply an adaptation of hard floor spray buffing to carpets. \"\u003eBonnet cleaning\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.baneclene.com\/Professionals\/Content.aspx?xps=MzY0\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The theory in the shampoo method is to generate a lot of foam in the carpet, allow this foam to dry, have the resulting residue attract the soil and vacuum up the residue and soil the next day.\"\u003eshampoo\u003c\/a\u003e methods are infamous for this problem.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003ch3 style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 20px; color: #3f3151; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAdditional Acid Rinse Information:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n            \u003cul style=\"margin-left: 30px; font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial; color: #595959;\"\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.baneclene.com\/Professionals\/Content.aspx?xps=MzYw\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"What most people mean by 'resoiling' is that the carpet became visibly dirty more quickly than it should have after it was cleaned.\"\u003eResoiling\u003c\/a\u003e of Carpet after Cleaning\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.baneclene.com\/Professionals\/Content.aspx?xps=MzY3\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Wicking is the upward motion of water and cleaning solution during drying from the base of a tuft to its tip carrying with it any remaining soil and contamination, which is then deposited on the tips of the tuft.\"\u003eWicking Article\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding-right:12px\"\u003eUse Concentration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrowning removal or prevention: Diluted 8 ounces per gallon of water. \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding-right:12px\"\u003eAcid Rince with Brown Out\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiluted 2-4 ounces per gallon with water through machine.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding-right:12px\"\u003epH Undiluted\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e 2-3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety Data Sheets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1065\/3536\/files\/brownout.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003enew 10180 brown out msds (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Bane-Clene","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46655541182636,"sku":"10180","price":25.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1065\/3536\/files\/10180.jpg?v=1782404634","url":"https:\/\/shop.truckmountforums.com\/products\/brown-out-for-rugs-and-upholstery","provider":"TMF Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}