Stain Magic for Wool is formulated specifically to remove organic stains such as coffee, tea, wine, urine and plant stains from natural fibres such as wool and cotton. It is a three-part Pro's Choice kit, made in the USA by Chemical Technologies International (CTI).
Natural fibres are easily damaged. Test your procedure in an inconspicuous spot before use.
What Is in the Kit
- Part A and Part B: the two halves of the stain remover. Mix them in equal parts in a clean beaker. Part A is a hydrogen peroxide solution and Part B is alkaline, so the mixed product is an oxidising stain remover.
- Part C, CSS: Pro's Choice CSS Colour Stabiliser and Souring Agent. Use it neat on coloured fibres before treatment to protect them, then diluted to neutralise the area afterwards.
Specifications
| Brand | Pro's Choice |
| Manufacturer | Chemical Technologies International Inc. (USA) |
| Type | Three-part oxidising stain remover for natural fibres |
| Contents | 3 × 473 mL (A, B and C) |
| Dilution ratio | A and B mixed in equal parts, used as mixed (RTU); CSS neutralising rinse 3 parts water to 1 part CSS |
| RTU pH | 9 |
| Suits | Wool and cotton (natural fibres) |
| SKU | CS15W |
Directions
- In a clean beaker, mix equal parts of solution A and solution B.
- Thoroughly hot water extraction rinse the stained area with clear water.
- Blot the area dry with a clean white towel.
- Dyes used on wool are often very easily damaged. Use an eye dropper to apply Pro's Choice CSS to just the coloured fibres you want to protect.
- Use an eye dropper to apply the Stain Magic for Wool solution to the stained fibres only.
- Watch the stain, allowing up to 15 minutes of dwell time for it to fade.
- As soon as the stain has faded enough, go to step 12. If it has not faded enough within 15 minutes, go to step 8.
- Cover the stain with a damp lightweight terry towel folded in half.
- Apply steam heat from a steam iron set at its lowest steam setting.
- Allow ONLY 3 seconds of dwell time, then remove the heat and check the stain. If it has not faded enough, reapply heat for another 3 seconds. It should not be necessary to repeat this more than twice.
- Thoroughly extract and rinse the area.
- Saturate the area with dilute CSS solution (3 parts water to 1 part CSS) to neutralise it.
- Extraction rinse the area.
Working on Natural Fibres
- The heat steps are short for a reason: 3 seconds at a time, and no more than two repeats. Oxidising chemistry and heat together can strip wool dye quickly.
- Protect the coloured fibres with CSS before you apply Stain Magic, as step 4 describes. It is the step most often skipped.
- Apply with an eye dropper to the stain only. Do not spray.
- Always finish with the diluted CSS and a thorough extraction rinse. Alkaline residue left in wool is a browning risk.
- Dry the area quickly after treatment.
Safety
Read the safety data sheet before use. The SDS on file is CTI's US edition (February 2023), with a separate sheet for each part. Where Australian classification, transport or disposal requirements differ, the Australian requirements take precedence.
- Part A contains 5–20% hydrogen peroxide (pH 4). It is classified as an oxidising liquid (H272, may intensify fire) and as causing serious eye irritation. Keep it away from heat and combustible materials, store it upright in its original bottle, and never return unused product to the bottle.
- Part B contains ammonium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide and isopropanol (pH 13). CTI's SDS lists it as causing skin and serious eye irritation, while the same SDS classifies it as skin corrosion Category 1. Treat it as corrosive: wear chemical-resistant gloves and eye protection.
- CSS contains citric acid (pH 3) and is classified harmful if inhaled. Use it in a ventilated area.
- Mix only in a clean container, and do not mix with any other chemical.
Frequently Asked Questions
What stains is it for?
Organic stains on natural fibres, such as coffee, tea, wine, urine and plant stains. For synthetic food dye (red cordial and similar) on wool, use Red Relief for Wool.
Why is there a third bottle?
Part C is CSS. Used neat, it protects coloured fibres before treatment. Diluted 3:1 with water, it neutralises the area afterwards.
Do I have to use heat?
No. Heat is only for stains that have not faded enough after 15 minutes of dwell time. Even then, it is limited to 3-second bursts, repeated no more than twice.
Can I use it on nylon or polyester?
Pro's Choice describe this kit for natural fibres. For synthetic carpet, choose a spotter matched to the stain. The Bridgepoint Gel Break page includes a stain-by-chemistry guide.
How much solution does a kit make?
Mixing all of Part A with all of Part B gives 946 mL. Because you apply it with an eye dropper, you only mix what the stain needs.
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