Frequently Asked Questions
HOW TO USE
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- What is the chemical makeup of Stain Solver?
- How do I mix Stain Solver?
- How do you measure Stain Solver?
- How much should I mix at one time?
- I used your Stain Solver and there is a white film on my tile. What is wrong?
- There is a white residue after the product has dried. What is it and how do I remove it?
- How do you make a paste using Stain Solver?
- Why can't I get all the Stain Solver to dissolve in water?
- Copy of the Use Instructions from the Stain Solver label.
CLEANING CARPETS & CLOTHES
- How do you use Stain Solver with a carpet shampoo machine?
- Will Stain Solver remove color?
- Can Stain Solver remove old stains in clothing?
CLEANING DECKS
- How do I apply Stain Solver to a wood deck?
- Why do you say to clean in the shade or on an overcast day?
- Do you have to scrub wood decks or will Stain Solver do all the work?
- Should the Stain-Solver solution be applied to a wet or dry deck?
- Is Stain Solver safe to use on all wood?
- Will Stain Solver remove my applied stain?
- Can I apply Stain Solver using a pressure washer?
CLEANING FENCES & SIDING
- Can you clean cedar shakes/siding and vinyl siding with Stain Solver?
- Can you clean aluminum siding with Stain Solver?
CLEANING CONCRETE & PATIOS
CLEANING ROOFS
- How do I mix Stain Solver for cleaning a roof?
- What is the best way to clean the roof?
- Removing Algae Stains from Roof Shingles Video
SEPTIC SYSTEMS
MISCELLANEOUS
- How does Stain Solver remove stains?
- What is the shelf life of Stain Solver?
- Can I premix Stain Solver with water to have on hand for other stain removal?
- Will the Stain Solver liquid hurt my grass, plants and vegetation?
- Can Stain Solver remove old stains in clothing?
- Will Stain Solver remove odors?
- Can hardwood floors be cleaned with Stain Solver?
- Will Stain Solver remove rust?
- Material Safety Data Sheet
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HOW TO USE
What is the chemical makeup of Stain Solver?
The actual chemical name for Stain Solver is - peroxyhydrated carbonate of soda. That's a fancy name for a special dried hydrogen peroxide and soda ash. The raw materials used in the active ingredient of Stain Solver are so pure, they're registered with the FDA as food-grade quality. That's just about as pure as you can get. What's more, we put in the maximum amount of active ingredient as allowed by the Federal Department of Transportation.
How do I mix Stain Solver?
Use warm to mildly hot water. Add product to water and stir. It can take 2-3 minutes for all of the powder to dissolve.
How much should I mix at one time?
Only mix as much liquid as you can use in 1 to 2 hours. Once mixed with water, Stain Solver only has a "pot life" of about 4 - 6 hours. After that time, it no longer produces the stain fighting oxygen ion!
I used your Stain Solver and there is a white film on my tile. What is wrong?
You have to change the rinse water frequently! The white film is soda ash. Here is a test. Take a wet paper towel and wipe ONE tile only. Then immediately, take a dry paper towel and dry it WITHOUT touching adjacent tiles. The dried tile will shine. Proof that soda ash is being left with using fouled rinse water.
There is a white residue after the product has dried. What is it and how do I remove it?
The white residue could be small undissolved pellets of Stain Solver and/or dried soda ash. In many cases, you can use a vacuum cleaner with a brush attachment to remove it. If that doesn't work, use generous amounts of fresh rinse water to remove the residue. If the rinse water is not changed frequently, you will continue to see residue once the rinse water dries.
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CLEANING CARPETS & CLOTHES
How do you use Stain Solver with a carpet shampoo machine?
It's best to make up a solution of Stain Solver and apply it with a hand-pump sprayer to the entire carpet before you turn on the shampoo machine. Allow the Stain Solver solution to soak into the carpet fibers for 20 minutes before starting the machine. Instead of putting clear water and shampoo in the machine, use the Stain Solver solution in place of water. When carpet dries after the shampoo solution dries, vacuum up the white powder residue.
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CLEANING DECKS
How do I apply Stain Solver to a wood deck?
I prefer to use a large brush or a mop. You want to get large amounts of Stain Solver liquid on the deck surface. Hand pump sprayers often apply too little solution to the surface. If you must use a sprayer, make sure the product has dissolved completely or you will clog the nozzle! Also, be sure you spray on lots of liquid.
Why do you say to work in the shade or on an overcast day?
Hot deck surfaces and sunlight can evaporate the Stain Solver solution before it has a chance to work.
Do you have to scrub wood decks or will Stain Solver do all the work?
After the product sits for 15 - 20 minutes, I like to lightly
scrub the wood with a scrub brush on a pole. You do not need to scrub
hard. The brush removes the sun damaged wood fibers and completely
loosens the dirt, mildew, and algae. Always scrub before rinsing with a
garden hose.
Should the Stain-Solver solution be applied to a wet or dry deck?
Always apply the solution to a DRY deck. This allows the solution to soak deeply into the wood fibers. A wet deck prevents this from happening making it very hard for the Stain Solver to deep clean the wood.
Is Stain Solver safe to use on all wood?
NO! Stain Solver can darken redwood. Redwood that has not aged is the most vulnerable. Always test Stain Solver on a small remote part of the redwood to see what happens. The darkening happens rapidly and can make the redwood appear almost black. Use Oxalic Acid to clean and brighten redwood if you want to be completely safe.
Stain Solver is safe to use on all other woods, including cedar.
Will Stain Solver remove
my applied stain?
Stain Solver is strong enough to remove your applied color stain from your deck. If the Stain Solver can get under your deck sealer, or if you don't have a deck sealer, it will remove the stain and let you with bare wood. Always test Stain Solver on a small remote part of the deck to see what happens.
Can I apply Stain Solver using a pressure washer?
No. You will dilute the solution too much using the suction
tank on a
pressure washer. Apply the Stain Solver solution with a mop or
hand-pump sprayer applying generous amounts of the solution.
CLEANING FENCES & SIDING
Can you clean
cedar shakes/siding and vinyl siding with Stain Solver?
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Can you clean aluminum siding with Stain Solver?
Stain Solver will clean aluminum siding. However, the paint used on aluminum siding can oxidize and suffer UV degradation over time. Stain Solver can remove this damaged paint. Test in a small area of siding that gets direct sunlight to see what happens. You can repaint aluminum siding with urethane-acrylic paints to make it look brand new.
CLEANING CONCRETE & PATIOS
Will Stain Solver clean concrete?
Stain Solver will clean concrete. Apply the solution to dry concrete in the shade and allow it to sit on the concrete for hours. Add more solution as it starts to evaporate. Scrub the concrete with a scrub brush on a pole every 30 minutes.
CLEANING ROOFS
How do I mix Stain Solver for cleaning a roof?
Mix it the same way you do for a deck - 6 ounces of Stain solver per gallon of water. 8 ounces per gallon for tough stains.
What is the best way to clean the roof?
Brush off all loose debris and scrape off any large deposits of moss or algae. Apply the solution with a pump sprayer to cool shingles! If the shingles are in sunlight, the solution will evaporate before it can work. Keep the roof surface wet with the solution for at least 30 - 45 minutes. Scrub lightly with a broom or brush and rinse well with water. Try a test section first using just one quart of solution. If it is still stained, boost the concentration to 8 ounces per gallon of water.
Removing Algae Stains from Roof Shingles.
No. Roof moss is a small plant that needs to be removed with a powerful stream of water aimed down the roof, or by brushing the moss with a street broom or some other stiff brush. Stain Solver can then be used to clean the roof after the moss is out of the way.
SEPTIC SYSTEMS
How much and how often should I use Stain Solver in my septic system?
Pour 3 ounces of the powder into the toilet bowl just before bed. Immediately flush the toilet. Do NOT place the Stain Solver in the toilet tank! Do this treatment twice a week. A 2 lb. container should last about 5 weeks.
MISCELLANEOUS
What is the shelf life of Stain Solver?
If you store Stain Solver in a freezer, it can last for up to two years. Heat and humidity degrade Stain Solver. A partially filled container of Stain Solver may start to cake and harden over time. If you want to store an opened container of Stain Solver, if possible, place the open container in a freezer for about 5 minutes. While the container is still in the freezer, immediately place the lid tightly on the container. This process removes the humid air from inside the container that accelerates the caking.
Can I premix Stain Solver with water to have on hand for other stain removal?
NO! Remember, once mixed with water Stain Solver only "works" for 4 - 6 hours.
Will the Stain Solver liquid hurt my grass, plants and vegetation?
No. If you do notice that you spill some on a delicate plant, you can rinse it off just to be completely safe. If you spill some of the dry Stain Solver powder directly onto plants, the powder may burn the plants. Always mix Stain Solver away from plants.
Can Stain Solver remove old stains in clothing?
More often than not, YES! Let the stained item soak in a solution of Stain Solver liquid overnight. If the stain is still there, increase the concentration and try it again. Continue to increase the concentration until you succeed or fail. Remember, you have NOTHING to loose. Until such time as the stain is removed from the garment, it is headed for the rag pile.
How does Stain Solver remove stains?
Stains are simply different molecules. If you break apart a molecule you change its nature and it no longer produces color or a stain. The Stain Solver oxygen ion actually attacks and blasts apart stain molecules. Soaps simply try to "lift" stain molecules out of a fabric and transport them to your drainpipe. Most soaps can't lift all of the stain from a fabric.
Will Stain Solver remove odors?
Stain Solver is an incredible odor remover. The same oxygen ions that blast apart stains shatter odor molecules. Stain Solver is so powerful it will completely neutralize male cat-spray as well as skunk spray. Regular urine odors, perspiration odors, shoe odors, mildew odors, etc. are easy to eliminate with Stain Solver.
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Will Stain Solver remove rust?
Material Safety Data Sheet
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