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In the interim we recommend Preface (#10655) as a substitute
Bane-Clene Olefin Pre-Conditioner is a super-concentrated formulation of of uniquely balanced surfactants specifically formulated to emulsify and break down heavily compacted oil and grease.
Especially effective in carpet traffic lanes and other hard to clean areas - particularly on olefin and on berber carpet.
Contains no phosphates, nitrates, Butyl Cellosolve or cationics.
Easily be used commercially and residentially!
May also be used on heavily soiled nylon carpet.
Highly concentrated - use as little as at 1:30 with water!
Olefin Preconditioner / Prespray / Traffic Lane Spotter for Cleaning Dirty Olefin Carpets
from Bane-Clene® Corp.
Use Olefin Pre-Conditioner Carpet Prespray / Traffic Lane Spotter for oily soils, especially on olefin carpet. Olefin fibers are frequently difficult to clean because of their tenacious affinity for oils. In fact, olefin (sometimes called polypropylene) is so oily itself that it is the only carpet fiber that floats in water! From the lubricant and metal forming industry, Bane-Clene introduces an answer to this problem.
Features and Benefits of Olefin Traffic Lane Spotter:
Bane-Clene Olefin Pre-Conditioner is a super-concentrated formulation of of uniquely balanced surfactants specifically formulated to emulsify and break down heavily compacted oil and grease.
Especially effective in carpet traffic lanes and other hard to clean areas - particularly on olefin and on berber carpet.
Contains no phosphates, nitrates, Butyl Cellosolve or cationics.
Easily be used commercially and residentially!
May also be used on heavily soiled nylon carpet.
Highly concentrated - use as little as at 1:30 with water!
Properties & Specifications:
Restrictions on Use: Professional Use Only. Keep out of reach of children.
Storage: Protect product from freezing. Keep container closed when not in use.
Container Size: Single Gallons.
Manufacturer: Bane-Clene Corp.®.
Country of Manufacture: United States of America.
Flammability: Non-flammable.
Instructions and Directions for Cleaning Carpet with Olefin Prespray:
Keep out of reach of children.
Read label directions and cautions before using.
Always test on a hidden or inconspicuous area first.
Pre-vacuum.
Test all fabrics for colorfastness.
Heavy oily soils: Mix 10 parts of water to 1 part product in a stainless steel sprayer. If using an injection sprayer preset at 1:10, add to the injection sprayer jug undiluted.
Allow at least 15 minutes before cleaning.
If extremely soiled loop-pile, agitate the carpet with a deck brush or with a low-speed buffer and soft carpet brush.
Light to moderate soil: Use at 1:30 with water. Apply the diluted mixture to the fabric or carpet.
For the digesting action to work effectively, extended contact time and agitation may be needed in severe cases.
Extraction clean with PCA™ Formula 5 (or PCA Formula 4 for heavily soiled commercial carpet).
Apply carpet protector to reduce the attraction of oil to olefin carpet or rug fibers.
Click the “Usage & Tips” tab above for article titled “Olefin Fiber Characteristics and Properties”.
VIDEO: What are Carpet Cleaning Presprays, Pretreatments or Traffic Lane Spotters?
A carpet cleaning traffic lane spotter or prespray like Olefin Preconditioner is a pretreatment chemical solution applied to certain areas of the carpet in advance of the carpet cleaning extraction process. This video is an excerpt from a “Chemistry of Cleaning” training class conducted by Donald Terry, Bane-Clene’s chemist, at the Bane-Clene Training Center.
Usage & Tips
Olefin Fiber Characteristics and Properties
Market: 30%
“Hand”: Poor
I.D. Method: Floats in water. Burns to a round hard tan bead.
Moisture Absorption: 0.01%
Specific Gravity: 0.90
Resilience: None
Abrasion Resistance: Very Good
Effects of Acids, Alkalis, and Solvents: Chemically inert
Dye Methods: Solution dyed
Resistance to Mildew, Aging, Sunlight: Good resistance to all three
Color Retention: Excellent
Stain Resistance: Excellent
Stains/Soils Attracted to Fiber: Oil based
Melt Point: 320º F
Cigarette Burn Resistance: None
Chemical Name: Polypropylene
Olefin (Polypropylene) Fiber in Carpet and Rugs
Polypropylene (olefin), a by-product of gasoline refining, continues to gain market share for two reasons: it costs significantly less than nylon and it is inherently stain resistant. Its inherent stain resistance arises from its lack of dye sites, the fact that it absorbs nearly zero water and the fact that it is chemically inert. In fact, chlorine bleach and even battery acid have no effect on it. It is inherently mold resistant. It is also resistant to fading from sunlight and is, therefore, the fiber of choice for outdoor use. Olefin’s biggest drawbacks are its lack of resilience (ability of the fiber tuft to bounce back after traffic), its strong attraction for oily soils, and its propensity to wick stains more than nylon resulting in more frequent complaints of “reappearing spots”, streaking, yellowing and resoiling. Also, because it has a much lower melting point than nylon, friction from moving furniture or casters can permanently damage the fibers. Additionally, a broken vacuum cleaner belt will seriously and permanently damage an olefin rug or carpet, melting the rubber into the fiber. Fortunately, because it is so resistant to most chemicals, more aggressive cleaning agents can be used on olefin.
Olefin is used in most Berber carpets or for use where a less expensive product is required and life expectancy and long-term appearance are unimportant. Olefin should NEVER be used where the primary soil is oil; for example, olefin should never be used in a car showroom.
To reduce wicking on olefin carpets and rugs, it is best to prevacuum, make extra drying passes and use air movers to speed up drying. Advanced Teflon® or Bane-Guard™ is recommended for olefin. Olefin should never be treated with a solvent-based protector. The mill can apply protector to olefin, by essentially fusing it into the fiber.
Related Carpet Manufacture and Fiber Chemistry Information:
VIDEO: Chemistry of Carpet Fibers by Bane-Clene’s Chemist
The starting point of carpet is the fiber.
VIDEO: How to Test for Olefin Carpet Fiber
Olefin is the ONLY carpet fiber that FLOATS in water! Nylon sinks. Just be sure to squeeze out all the air first. Adding a few drops of detergent to the water makes the test more effective.
Olefin (Polypropylene) Fiber in Carpet and Rugs