Spray & Forget SFHD1GRTU Installation Guide
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1. Spiran ae praus Forget Frequently Asked Questions Q Can I use your 1 gallon concentrate product to refill your SFSRC super concentrated product with the built in hose end sprayer A Not at this time The 1 gallon concentrate product is a different formulation and less concentrated then the SF SRC product You would not get the right concentration of Spray amp Forget to achieve optimal performance Q Will Spray amp Forget work on composite decking and or wood such as Trex A Yes All Spray amp Forget products work extremely well on all composite decking as both a cleaner and a preventative Simply use a garden pump sprayer and follow the directions on the label as if your were applying to any exterior surface or use our new House amp Deck product Q How much area will one gallon of Spray amp Forget cover Do I need to cover my plants A Using a garden pump sprayer one gallon of Spray amp Forget concentrate mixed 5 parts water tol part Spray amp Forget concentrate 5 1 will cover approximately 1000 Sq Ft and a mixture of 9 1 will cover approximately 2000 Sq Ft This is just an average coverage ratio based on using a garden pump sprayer and one gallon of Spray amp Forget concentrated cleaner Coverage can vary depending on the apparatus used to apply the product the amount of concentrated product being used and the composition and inclination of the surface being treated As a precaution wet perimeter landscaping2. the product to be used before applying Some pre dilution with water may be needed before using other chemical products Consult the product manufacturer for instructions Q Will Spray amp Forget work on rust stains A Unfortunately Spray amp Forget will not work on rust stains You might try a product called wood bleach that contains Oxalic Acid and a small brush Always consult with you local hardware store first and test on a small area Q Will Spray amp Forget work on cedar shake tile metal and rubber RV roofs A Yes Spray amp Forget will work on all of these surfaces Spray amp Forget does not contain any harmful bleaching agents like chlorine or bleach and is not caustic like Sodium Hydroxide However you should always test a small area first to make sure that your specific stain is not affected We have never had any problems with these surfaces but there are many types of stains and different building materials and grades of materials on the market Therefore you should always test a small area just to be safe Spray amp Forget will remove any black and or green stains caused by algae and mildew Spray amp Forget will not return grayed wood to its original condition but will remove all black and green stains Q Will the roof algae moss become slippery after applying Spray amp Forget A Yes our product will immediately begin removing the root structure of the algae and or moss stains which results in the surface
3. be seen by the naked eye You can then paint stain seal the surface after it dries With that said you do not have to pressure wash or rinse the surface You can wait until the stains are removed with subsequent rainfall over time and then paint stain seal the surface when it is clean Q How long will Spray amp Forget last A This is one of the unique advantages of Spray amp Forget Spray amp Forget has a residual effect and actually adheres to the applied surface In addition Spray amp Forget unlike other cleaning methods such as pressure washing will continue to clean long after the stains can not be seen by the naked eye That means that the stains will be completely removed For these reasons we guarantee that roof stains will not reappear for at least two years and that stains on all other surfaces will remain clean for at least 12 months Try getting that kind of result from pressure washing Q How often should Spray amp Forget be applied Can it be used as a preventative A Spray amp Forget is an excellent preventative After the initial cleaning use a mixture of 9 gallons of water to 1 gallon of Spray amp Forget every 24 36 months on roofs and every 12 18 months on all other exterior surfaces This will keep the stains from returning Q What should I use to apply Spray amp Forget my first time A Use a garden pump sprayer from your local hardware store to apply Spray amp Forget unless you cannot get to the surfac
4. becoming slippery For roof surfaces always apply from the gutter edge to the rooftop and rinse if necessary from the rooftop to the gutter edge with a low pressure washer We recommend hiring a professional if you are not experienced with walking on roofs heights or using a pressure washer Q Can I use a pressure washer to apply and rinse Spray amp Forget A Yes for most shingles you can rinse with a pressure washer but make sure that you use 500 PSI or less to prevent damaging the shingles and consult with us first if you are not sure if it is safe for your type of shingle DO NOT USE HIGH PRESSURE ON YOUR ROOF You can NOT use the injector on your pressure washer to apply Spray amp Forget as it is meant for applying detergents only and will not get the right mix ratio Q What is the rapid result method mixture ratio and application technique A Although we recommend using our no rinse application method since it is far safer easier and less labor intensive you can get rapid results using Spray amp Forget You would apply a 5 parts water to 1 part Spray amp Forget concentrate mixture to the surface to be treated Make sure that you apply to a dry surface with at least 24 hours before any heavy rainfall check your weather forecast Wait at least 12 hours after applying Spray amp Forget and rinse with a pressure washer using low to medium pressure 100 500 PSI Q Can I use Spray amp Forget on my tub or shower A We
5. before and after you apply Spray amp Forget as instructed on the label Q How much coverage will I get when using your Super Concentrated SFSRC Q 32 Ounce integrated hose sprayer product or your 32 Ounce pre mixed hand spray product A The super concentrate product will cover approximately 600 Sq Ft per unit and the 32 Ounce pre mixed product will cover approximately 100 Sq Ft Q How long will it take for stains to disappear using the no rinse application method A On average Green stains will disappear in I 3 days black stains on non roof surfaces will disappear in 1 8 weeks and roof stains will disappear in 30 180 days The removal time is dependent on the amount of rainfall received the severity of the staining the concentration of the mixture used 5 1 to 9 1 and the type of stain Q Will Spray and Forget remove roof moss Will it clean dirt pollen sap or soot A Yes Spray amp Forget is very effective on roof moss Simply apply a 5 1 to 9 1 mixture of Spray amp Forget 5 parts water to I part cleaner or 9 parts water to I part cleaner to the affected area and the moss will be completely removed with subsequent rainfall over the next 1 3 months on average or use our super concentrated roof cleaner with built in hose sprayer that mixes automatically and shoots up to 20 Feet For thick moss applications remove as much of the growth as possible first using the back end of a rake or broom and then apply spray amp
6. do not market Spray amp Forget for indoor use Therefore we do not have any data to confirm or deny how Spray amp Forget will work on indoor surfaces Q Will Spray amp Forget work in my crawl space A We do not have any data on using Spray amp Forget in crawl spaces Spray amp Forget was designed to eliminate stains caused by biological growth but requires some pressure and or brushing to actually remove the biological growth where the surface is not accessible to rain fall Q What if I apply Spray amp Forget and it does not rain for several weeks A It is all right if you do not get rain for several weeks In contrast it is NOT all right if you get rain within 24 hours after applying Spray amp Forget Q Does the temperature affect Spray amp Forget A No temperature does not affect Spray amp Forget However you should apply it when the temperature is above freezing Q What is the best mixture to use for the Spray amp Forget method A We recommend 5 parts water to 1 part Spray amp Forget concentrate for all initial cleaning applications and 9 parts water to I part Spray amp Forget concentrate for all preventive applications Q Can I spray the surface down with water every few days to make it work quicker A We do not recommend this We have no data to support that this technique will expedite the removal process and it may have a negative impact Q Can I use Spray amp Forget on Efis and Drivit A Yes Sp
7. e using this type of device In that case you can purchase our super concentrated product that has a built in hose end sprayer that shoots up to 20 Feet or our empty custom hose end sprayer that also shoots up to 20 Feet can be used with our other products You cannot use any other hose end sprayer as they will not provide the correct mix ratios for use with Spray amp Forget Contact us if neither device will work for your given application For roofs always apply from the gutter edge to the rooftop as the surface will become slippery If rinsing the roof rinse from the rooftop to the gutter edge Some pressure is required for rinsing 100 500 PS I DO NOT USE HIGH PRESSURE Q Can you use an Ortho Hose End Sprayer or similar like the one at my local hardware store or garden center to apply Spray amp Forget A Unfortunately you cannot use the hose end sprayer from your local hardware store Those sprayers were not designed for Spray amp Forget and do not draw at the right mix ratios for our product They simply will not work We recommend using a garden pump sprayer or our custom designed hose end sprayer with dial in mix ratios Q Can I use your empty Hose End Sprayer SF Sprayer for other cleaning and or insecticide products A Sure Our sprayer can be used with most other products since the mix ratio can be varied However always make sure to rinse the sprayer thoroughly before any application and consult with the chemical manufacturer of
8. forget This will expedite the removal process Re apply Spray amp Forget every 18 36 months to prevent the stains from returning Spray amp Forget will not work to remove dirt pollen sap or soot Q Will Spray amp Forget work on stucco brick all types of siding composite decking outdoor furniture RV s pool surrounds fences pavers landscaping stones awnings and on painted or stained wood A Yes Spray amp Forget will work on almost any exterior surface and actually works faster on these surfaces then on roof surfaces Apply 5 gallons of water to I gallon of Spray amp Forget mixture to these surfaces Green stains will disappear in 1 3 days and black stains in 1 8 weeks Do not rinse If you must have rapid results then you can rinse with a pressure washer using low to medium pressure We do not recommend using a pressure washer unless you are an experienced user as they can cause damage to many surfaces Q Can I paint stain or seal a surface after using Spray amp Forget on it If so how long do I have to wait before painting staining the surface Do I need to rinse the surface first A Yes you can paint stain surfaces after applying Spray amp Forget on them If you are in a hurry simply pressure wash the surface after applying the Spray amp Forget to get it clean There will be a small residual of Spray amp Forget left behind that will continue to remove and prevent any stains caused by biological growth that can not
9. ray amp Forget works very well on these surfaces You will have to use the no rinse application as using any pressure on these surfaces may cause damage For stubborn stains on highly textured surfaces you may need to slightly brush the surface with a soft to medium bristled brush while the surface is still wet after application and then rinse with a garden hose or use a pressure washer with low to medium pressure Q Will the run off from Spray amp Forget hurt my pets A No As a caution you should put pets inside while applying Spray amp Forget and wait until the initial application is dry before returning them to the treated area Run off after the initial application will not cause any harm to your pets Q Can Spray amp Forget be used on a pool cage Will it harm my pool A Yes Spray amp Forget works very well on pool cages Make sure that the pool filter is running when you apply the Spray amp Forget and use a mixture of 9 parts water to 1 part S amp F concentrate Let the pool pump run for a few hours after the application S amp F will not harm your pool You may want to check the PH of the pool a few hours after the application Q Will Spray amp Forget work on my gutters A Spray amp Forget was not designed to remove black vertical streaks Referred to as Tiger Stripes from light colored gutters It will remove any green stains Q Will Spray amp Forget work on Artillery Mold A No Artillery mold is ex
10. tremely difficult to remove Artillery mold creates a protective enamel shell around itself that is nearly impossible to penetrate The best way to attack artillery mold is to prevent it from occurring Most artillery mold is transferred to your home via some form of mulch Make sure to test any mulch for artillery mold before putting it near your home Q Can I apply Spray amp Forget on exterior Marble Granite and or Concrete driveways and sidewalks A Sure Spray amp Forget works well on these surfaces but can react with black staining on flat concrete surfaces which will result in that area turning a slight reddish orange color for 24 48 hours Do not be alarmed The reddish orange reaction will go away in 24 48 hours and confirms that Spray amp Forget is working to remove the black staining from the flat concrete surface TOP
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