c-41 bleach stains in vinyl flooring?

Recent Classifieds

Forum statistics

Threads
199,347
Messages
2,790,057
Members
99,877
Latest member
revok
Recent bookmarks
0

1kgcoffee

Member
Joined
Jan 19, 2017
Messages
500
Location
Calgary
Format
Medium Format
Hello,
Wondering if anyone has faced a similar problem? Spilled some c-41 rapid bleach on the bathroom floor, didn't notice it right away, sat for a bit. Came back to a big greenish stain.

I've tried using baking soda paste, concentrated acetic acid, and just recently a 1:2 solution of bleach. Has anyone had success getting c-41 bleach stains out of vinyl flooring?
 

mohmad khatab

Member
Joined
Sep 8, 2012
Messages
1,228
Location
Egypt
Format
35mm
Exactly the same situation happened to me.
This is a really damned situation.
It caused me great embarrassment.
And I did everything and left nothing until I poured raw sulfuric acid.
All attempts were not able to completely remove these stains, only 40% succeeded.
And the rest of the spots that disappear with time,
I think it was completely gone after 4 months.
 

foc

Subscriber
Joined
Jun 30, 2010
Messages
2,527
Location
Sligo, Ireland
Format
35mm
I would be very careful using any acid on your vinyl floor.
I have had C41 bleach stains on floor tiles and I could never remove the stain.
I know it's too late now but the simplest solution is to mop any spill immediately and wash with water.
 

AgX

Member
Joined
Apr 5, 2007
Messages
29,973
Location
Germany
Format
Multi Format
I would be very careful using any acid on your vinyl floor.

Hard PVC is one of the major material used for anorganic chemicals. And about the same can be said for plasticised PVC, so ad hoc I do not see an issue with an acid.

The problem however with organic dyes is that that they can migrate into plasticised PVC. And something of this kind happened here. I do not see a remedy.
 
Photrio.com contains affiliate links to products. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links.
To read our full affiliate disclosure statement please click Here.

PHOTRIO PARTNERS EQUALLY FUNDING OUR COMMUNITY:



Ilford ADOX Freestyle Photographic Stearman Press Weldon Color Lab Blue Moon Camera & Machine
Top Bottom