Bridgepoint Dye-Loc is a water-based fixing agent for direct and reactive dyes.
Bridgepoint Dye-Loc significantly improves both wash fastness and crock fastness of dyed cellulosic and protein fabrics and their blends.
It actually locks fugitive dyestuff at the molecular level without affecting the light fastness of the dye. Tests show that after one treatment with Dye-Loc, dyestuff will not easily migrate at future cleanings. Dye-Loc also provides an anti-static quality to the treated textile.
Directions
Procedure for Cleaning Oriental Rugs that may bleed.
- Test rug for colorfastness. Pretest the procedure below on a small section of the rug before proceeding.
- If you think the rug may bleed, add 30ml Dye-Loc per litre of warm water.
- Apply with a professional sprayer.
- Prespray rug with Fabric Prespray diluted 1 to 8 with warm water.
- Rinse and extract with up to 30ml Dye-Loc per litre in your rinse water.
Test textile (fabric) for colorfastness.
- If bleeding is not instantaneous, pre-spray with Bridgepoint Fabric Prespray, agitate, then add 30ml Dye-Loc per litre of warm/hot water and extract through the machine as normal. Quick dry.
- If bleeding is instantaneous, pre-spray fabric with Dye-Loc (30ml Dye-Loc per litre of warm/hot water). Dry foam application with Bridgepoint Fabric Shampoo, then agitate with a natural sponge. Extract with Dye-Loc as described above.
Dilution Ratios: 30ml/Ltr RTU pH: 7.5 Contains: 3.78Lts
pH and fibre compatibility
Bridgepoint publish a pH figure for most products in this range, and it is the single most useful number when deciding what to put on a floor.
| pH | Typical use | Fibre caution |
| 2.8 to 5.5 | Fibre set, encapsulating guards, acid rinses, protectors | Suits wool and natural fibre. Strongly acidic products can affect some dyes — test first. |
| 6.5 to 8 | Shampoos, fabric prespray, general cleaning | Broadly fibre safe including wool. |
| 9 to 10 | Encapsulants, powders, general prespray | Usually fine on synthetic. Check the label before use on wool. |
| 11 and above | Traffic lane cleaners, fire restoration, heavy degreasing | Synthetic only unless the label says otherwise. High alkalinity damages wool and can cause browning on natural fibre. |
Rinse to a neutral or slightly acidic finish. Alkaline residue left in the pile attracts soil and can cause the carpet to resoil faster than before it was cleaned. That is what an acid rinse is for, and why the pH of the rinse matters as much as the pH of the prespray.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use this on wool?
Check the pH against the table above and read the label. Products at pH 11 and above are for synthetic fibre unless Bridgepoint state otherwise. Wool tolerates a much narrower pH band than nylon, and alkaline damage is not reversible.
Why does my carpet resoil quickly after cleaning?
Usually alkaline residue left in the pile. High pH cleaners work by breaking down soil, but anything left behind stays sticky. Rinsing to a neutral or slightly acidic finish is what prevents it.
Do I need to dilute exactly?
Yes. The dilution on the label is what the published pH refers to. Running a product stronger than specified moves the pH further from neutral, which increases both cleaning power and the risk to the fibre.
Is the documentation Australian?
The safety data sheet, label and specification sheet are Bridgepoint’s North American editions, provided for technical reference. Australian classification, transport and disposal requirements take precedence. Ask us if you need the Australian position on a specific product.
Documents
- Safety Data Sheet (PDF)
- Product Label (PDF)
- Specification Sheet (PDF)
- Stain Removal & Cleaning Guide (PDF)
Bridgepoint documentation is published in the United States. Labels, specification sheets and cleaning guides are the North American editions and are provided for technical reference. Australian classification, transport and disposal requirements take precedence.
