Prochem Fibrebuff B162 1 Kg
Prochem Fibrebuff B162 is an acidic powder additive designed for professional carpet and upholstery cleaners to correct jute browning, water damage staining and tea or coffee marks. Used in conjunction with Prochem Oxibrite B151 and Prochem Fibre Shampoo B105, it reduces pH, improves colour and helps restore the original appearance of water‑damaged carpets and fabrics.
Suitable For
- Water‑damaged carpets and fabrics
- Jute browning and debrowning treatments
- Tea and coffee stains on carpets and fabrics
- Use in combination with B151 Oxibrite and B105 Fibre Shampoo
- Professional and industrial carpet and upholstery cleaning
Not Suitable For
- Use without pre‑testing for colour fastness
- Application to non wet‑cleanable fibres
- Use as a standalone detergent (must be used as an additive)
Professional Features at a Glance
| Feature |
Professional Benefit |
| pH reducer and debrowning additive |
Helps correct jute browning and reduce alkaline residues on carpets and fabrics. |
| Effective on tea and coffee stains |
Targets tannin staining when used with B151 Oxibrite and B105 Fibre Shampoo. |
| Acidic powder additive |
Designed specifically to work in conjunction with Oxibrite and Fibre Shampoo. |
| White powder |
Easy to dose and dissolve in warm to hot water. |
Directions
- For professional and industrial use only.
- Always pre‑test carpet or fabric for colour fastness before proceeding.
- Mix 60 ml (4 measure scoops) B162 Fibrebuff with 30 ml (2 measure scoops) B151 Oxibrite and 250 ml B105 Fibre Shampoo per 5 litres of warm to hot water.
- Apply the mixed solution by sprayer or rotary shampoo machine, then brush affected areas and leave to dry.
- For best results, do not rinse out with an extraction machine.
- For carpet stains and fabrics, apply foam only using a sponge or natural fibre brush, allow treated areas to dry and do not rinse out with extraction.
- For further improvement, a second application may be necessary.
Recommended Applicator
For even application over water‑damaged or browned areas, use a controlled sprayer such as the Kwazar XI6 Pump‑Up Sprayer – 6 Ltr with Viton Seals, or a rotary shampoo machine with appropriate brush, then brush affected areas and leave to dry as directed.
Safety & PPE
- Keep out of the reach of children.
- Do not get into eyes, on skin or on clothing.
- Wear protective gloves such as Disposable Nitrile Gloves – Powder Free.
- A respirator such as the Ashbys Protective Respirator Half‑Mask is recommended when applying by sprayer in poorly ventilated areas.
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IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes, remove contact lenses if present and easy to do, continue rinsing and get medical advice or attention.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Skipping colour fastness testing on sensitive or richly dyed fibres.
- Using Fibrebuff without B151 Oxibrite and B105 Fibre Shampoo as directed.
- Rinsing out with an extraction machine when the product is designed to be left to dry.
- Applying too much solution without brushing and foam control on fabrics.
- Expecting full correction in one application on severe browning or heavy tannin staining.
Before & After Tips
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Before: Identify fibre type, assess water damage or browning, and pre‑test for colour fastness.
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During: Mix Fibrebuff, Oxibrite and Fibre Shampoo at the specified ratios, apply evenly by sprayer or rotary machine, and brush affected areas thoroughly.
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After: Allow treated areas to dry without extraction, then reassess; repeat application if further improvement is required.
- Explain to clients that Fibrebuff is a corrective additive used specifically for browning and tannin issues, not a general cleaning detergent.
Professional Questions & Answers
Q: What is Fibrebuff designed to do?
It is a pH reducer and debrowning additive for carpets and fabrics, targeting jute browning, water damage staining and tea or coffee stains when used with Oxibrite and Fibre Shampoo.
Q: Do I need to use Oxibrite and Fibre Shampoo with Fibrebuff?
Yes — the product is formulated as an acidic powder additive to be used in conjunction with B151 Oxibrite and B105 Fibre Shampoo.
Q: Should I rinse out with an extraction machine?
No — for best results, do not rinse out with an extraction machine; allow the treated areas to dry.
Q: Can I use it on upholstery?
Yes, on wet‑cleanable fabrics, applying foam only with a sponge or natural fibre brush and allowing to dry after pre‑testing for colour fastness.
Q: What if stains remain after the first treatment?
For further improvement, a second application may be necessary.
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