FAQs - Get Self Tanner Out of Nylon Carpet

Q - Hey Jim,
What's the best process to get some instant tan, tan lotion off of white nylon carpet?

A
There are several ingredients in self tanning lotions, but the two basic ingredients that will challenge you are oils and pigments.

Break down the oily component with a gelled solvent first. Products such as Bridgepoint Gel Break or Pro's Choice Prosolv Gel will suspend the oils without allowing the pigments to penetrate deeper in the yarns, such as would occur if you use a basic volatile or non volatile solvent.

Next, you should attempt to remove the emulsified oil and suspended pigment with an alkaline spotter, such as Bridgepoint Protein Spotter or Pro's Choice Power Gel.

Follow this step with Hot Water Extraction.

If any stain remains, apply an oxidizing stain remover, such as Bridgepoint Stain Zone or Pro's Choice Stain Magic.

If your customer hasn't tried to do anything first, such as scrubbing the spot with a household spotter, you have a very good chance of removing the stain completely with this process.

- Jim Pemberton