Bleeding of Dyes
Description
Under the influence of moisture colors in your rug may appear to "run" or "bleed". Often this is observed as darker dyes spreading to the lighter areas on the rug.
Cause
Dye bleeding is caused by defective or weak dyes running off ad staining near-by fibers. A dye may run if:
- weak dyes are used for dyeing of fibers
- too much dye is used
- dye is affected by factors like sunlight, presence of chemicals or fumes.
Once the weaend dyes cime in conyact with moisture (cleaning), they bleed.
Treatment
The only treatment for this problem is prevention; all dyed fibers in your rug must be tested for weak dyes in an inconspicuous area before cleaning or spotting.
Note
For more information check out our section on 'Potential Problems Caused During Improper Cleaning: Overwetting'.