Zinc

Adwa,

Zinc ointment is diaper rash cream. I don't think the zinc is the only problem, the first problem is the (cod liver oil, vaseline and lanolin) base.  Even washing Desitn off a baby's skin takes a lot of work. The stuff is nasty!

The oinment is practicaly insoluble in water alone ( in spite of water being a part of it's base), but is soluble in weak acetic (vinegar water) and ammonia solutions. It is  to be stored at COOL to room temperature, or it "melts".  Soap (emulsifier to break up fats and olis) and WARM  water are recommended for removal - from skin.

TEST try an emulsifier, or good paint/oil/grease product and hot water.
Can also try warm vinegar or ammonia water.

Zinc stains are difficult to remove as Zinc salts in essence are a dye - used in fabrics.  (Seems the customer may ALREADY be aware of that!) Make sure the customer knows that the best effort will be given, but that complete removal can't be guaranteed.

Sometimes it good to be both a nurse and part of a carpet cleaning family.
"Roundpadgirl"
Barb


Edited by roundpadgirl

I'd try just a water rinse first.... always try just a water rinse first.

zincofax is one of the leading diaper rash ointments... it's baby bum safe,you really don't have to attack it all out.....it should come out easy.

he didn't give you a picture of the stain????lol

Adwa

 

From my experience this material is nothing more than a vaseline or other pertroleum based product with zinc oxide in it. You will need to used a solvent based product to solubilize the petroleum. A POG / Dry Wet Spotter should work or a high solvent content prespray like Heavy Duty and then a good rinse

 

Jim