LIFESTYLES;

Household chemicals

may ‘spot’

MANY MODERN day household chemicals serve to
improve our lives. However, they may also cause
mysterious spots when they come on contact with

carpets.

Depending on humidity and temperature condi-
tions, these discolorations may not appear until sev-
eral days or weeks after the carpet was exposed to the
chemical. The only way to protect carpet is to take
special precautions to prevent any contact with these
chemicals.

Acne medicines: Most acne medicines and some
skin products for humans and for pets contain ben-
zoyl peroxide, which is a strong bleaching agent, par-
ticularly in the presence of high humidity or moisture.
Hand or facial residue can be unknowingly wiped on-
to the carpet.

Household cleaners: Tile, toilet bowl, drain and
oven cleaners contain strong acids or alkalis which can
weaken the carpet fibre and cause color ‘’bleeding.”’
Exercise caution when using these cleaners around

your carpet

carpeted areas.

Bieaches: Chlorine bleaches, mildew killers and
swimming pool chemicals (which can be tracked into
the house by swimmers) will cause yellow spots.

DMSO: Dimethysulfoxide, which is commonly used
for pain relief in medicines for arthritis, back prob-
lems, athletic injuries and muscular aches, can cause
rapid loss of color on carpet due to its sotvent action.

Insecticides and Pesticides: Products most often in-
volved contain Malathion, Diazinon, Dursoan,
Vapona, and ir.clude some pet shampoos and flea and
tick collars. Any indoor use of pesticides should be
done only by a qualified pest control operator.

Plant Foods: Liquid plant food spills or leakage
from flower pots can cause discolored spots. These
typically start at the carpet backing and progress to
the carpet surface — sometimes not apparent for
months.

Smart Tip: Read the warning labels on all house-
hold products before use since many contain chemi-
cals harmful to carpet and other fabrics.

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