Monday, January 11, 2010

QC Newsletter January 2010 - The Dangers of Benzoyl Peroxide

The Dangers of Benzoyl Peroxide to Your Carpet and Upholstery!

Beware of benzoyl peroxide! It is a common ingredient in many types of acne medication and is often mixed into lotions, creams and soaps. It is one of the most common cases for mystery discoloration. Teenager especially will apply the medication to their faces and then not wash their hands, or not wash them well enough. Then, when they sit in front of the television and lean on their hands, the medication gets on to the fibers and causes discoloration. Sometimes you may see a hand print, or even a footprint. Athlete’s foot medication also contains benzoyl peroxide.

The stain may not appear until the carpet of fabric is wet cleaned. This is a permanent form of color loss that cannot be removed!

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