Prochem Red RX E400 1 Ltr
Watch Red RX in action: how to professionally remove red food and drink colour stains using the hot iron transfer method.
Prochem Red RX E400 1 Ltr is a specialist carpet and fabric stain remover designed to tackle food and drink colourings and some water-based ink and dye stains. It is effective on most fruit juice, carbonated drinks, red wine, beverage stains and selected ink and dye marks, making it a key corrective product for professional carpet and upholstery cleaners.
Suitable For
- Food and drink colourings on carpets and fabrics
- Red food colourings and brightly coloured beverages
- Fruit juice and carbonated drink stains
- Red wine and other beverage-related dye spots
- Some water-based ink and dye stains, subject to pre-testing
Not Suitable For
- Use without pre-testing for colour fastness and texture change
- Application to fibres or dyes that are sensitive to heat transfer methods
- Rubbing or aggressive agitation that may cause pile distortion or texture change
- Use where the carpet or fabric cannot safely tolerate high heat and moisture
- General cleaning of large areas instead of targeted stain correction
Professional Features at a Glance
| Feature |
Professional Benefit |
| Special carpet stain remover |
Formulated specifically for food and drink colours and dye spots on carpets and fabrics. |
| Developed for red food colourings |
Targets red food colourings, carbonated drinks, fruit juices, wine stains and some ink and dye stains. |
| Wet towel and hot iron method |
Effective when used with the directed heat transfer technique for difficult stains. |
| Straw liquid with lemon fragrance |
Straw-coloured liquid that leaves a pleasant lemon fragrance after treatment. |
| pH 8.5 |
Moderately alkaline pH to support dye stain correction while remaining suitable for most fibres when pre-tested. |
Directions
- For professional and industrial use only.
- Red RX must be used as directed and results will depend upon the type, age and size of stain and type of fibre.
- Most fibres will react safely to Red RX, but carpet or fabric must always be pretested for colour fastness and texture change in an inconspicuous area using the full application procedure.
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CAUTION: Some fibre dyes and twist pile carpets may be sensitive to the heat transfer stain removal method. Always pre-test before proceeding.
- Apply Red RX directly to the stain only using the nozzle applicator. Avoid contact with surrounding carpet or fabric.
- For larger stains, Red RX can be diluted with an equal part of water and applied by trigger sprayer.
- Blot the treated area with a white towel or tissue and check for stain colour transfer. Repeat until there is no further improvement.
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DO NOT RUB, as this may cause pile distortion or texture change.
- For difficult stains, apply Red RX to the stain only, then dampen a clean white towel with water and place the folded damp towel on the treated stain.
- Place a household steam iron, set on high heat, on top of the folded damp towel only for 10 to 20 seconds. Do not allow the iron to contact the carpet or fabric.
- Remove the iron and inspect the towel for stain colour transfer. Repeat the process using a clean section of towel until there is no further improvement.
- Rinse extract the area with Prochem Fibre & Fabric Rinse B109 solution and lightly brush the pile to align fibres.
Recommended Applicator
Red RX is supplied with a nozzle applicator for precise application directly to the stain.
Safety & PPE
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DANGER: Causes serious eye damage.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Do not get in eyes, on skin or on clothing.
- Wear protective gloves / protective clothing / eye protection / face protection. For hand protection, use Disposable Nitrile Gloves – Powder Free.
- When working in confined spaces or during extended heat transfer treatments, a respirator such as the Ashbys Protective Respirator Half‑Mask is recommended.
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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 immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Skipping pre-testing on sensitive fibres, twist pile carpets or brightly dyed fabrics.
- Allowing the steam iron to contact the carpet or fabric instead of the damp towel.
- Rubbing or scrubbing the stain, which can distort pile and damage texture.
- Over-wetting surrounding areas instead of targeting the stain only.
- Using Red RX as a general cleaner rather than a focused stain removal product.
Before & After Tips
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Before: Identify the stain type (red food colouring, fruit juice, wine, beverage or ink), confirm fibre type and carry out a full pre-test including the heat transfer method on an inconspicuous area.
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During: Apply Red RX precisely to the stain, follow the blotting and hot iron transfer method as directed and monitor colour transfer to the towel after each cycle.
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After: Rinse extract with Fibre & Fabric Rinse B109, groom the pile and allow thorough drying. Explain realistic expectations to clients, especially for older or heavily set dye stains.
- Capture before and after photographs to demonstrate improvement and support your professional reports and marketing.
Professional Questions & Answers
Q: What types of stains is Prochem Red RX E400 designed to remove?
It is designed to remove food and drink colourings and some water-based ink and dye stains, including most fruit juice, carbonated drinks, red wine, beverage stains and selected ink and dye marks.
Q: Do I need to pre-test before using Red RX?
Yes. Carpet or fabric must always be pretested for colour fastness and texture change in an inconspicuous area using the full application procedure, especially before using the heat transfer method.
Q: How does the wet towel and hot iron method work?
Red RX is applied to the stain, then a damp folded white towel is placed over the area. A household steam iron set on high heat is placed on the towel for 10 to 20 seconds, transferring stain colour to the towel. The process is repeated with clean sections of towel until no further improvement is seen.
Q: Can all carpets safely tolerate the heat transfer method?
No. Some fibre dyes and twist pile carpets may be sensitive to the heat transfer stain removal method. Always pre-test before proceeding.
Q: What is the pH and fragrance of Red RX?
Red RX is a straw liquid with a lemon fragrance and has a pH of 8.5.
pH values
Coverage & dilution
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Dilution: Use neat for targeted stain treatment. For larger stains, Red RX can be diluted with an equal part of water and applied by trigger sprayer as directed.
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Coverage: Coverage depends on stain size and severity. The 1 litre bottle provides multiple applications for red food colouring and beverage stains across a wide range of carpet and upholstery jobs.
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