For instance, if dye transfers onto clothing or a dry towel when no cleaning solutions are present, it is crocking. Several factors may contribute to the problem, such as excess dyes being used to create deeper colors, or dye not being correctly heat set at the fabric mill, or a poor grade of dye. The following procedures should be tested in an inconspicuous area before applying them to an entire rug or piece of upholstery. Conventional cleaning in dye problem situations require that the article be left in an acid condition.
Acid sets dyes and alkaline releases dye.
Dye-Loc , the Bridgepoint exclusive product, is a different type of product and works differently from the acid chemicals. Rinse thoroughly with another solution of dilute Dye-Loc . The exact formulas for this type of cleaning is found in the Bridgepoint product catalog in the carpet or upholstery formula sections.