Key Differences Benzalkonium Chloride in Wet and Forget has a long-term cleaning method, whereas the Sodium Hypochlorite in 30 Seconds Spray and Walk Away has a fast reaction for immediate results. Both products require careful use of plants and delicate surfaces.
Q: Can I use 30 SECONDS Outdoor Cleaner around our drinking water reservoir or pools? A: 30 SECONDS Outdoor Cleaner is a formulated cleaner and should not be allowed to enter drinking water reservoirs, lakes or streams.
One of the ingredients in 30 SECONDS® Outdoor Cleaner is sodium hypochlorite which will cause bleaching. We recommend you use 30 SECONDS® Spray & Walk Away if you have any concerns with colourfastness.
Wet & Forget is highly corrosive, and can seriously harm your skin or eyes.
It depends on the type of growth and the intensity of the contamination. If it's a new growth or a small amount of staining you can see results within days. Otherwise, it may take 2-3 months to see improvement. In the very worst case scenario, where contamination is extreme, it may take 6-12 months to work.
These two cleaning products are based with different chemical compounds: Benzalkonium Chloride for Wet and Forget and Sodium Hypochlorite for 30 Seconds Outdoor Cleaner, each one has it own way of effectiveness such the time it will take to clean, the way it is used and how to apply it.
Spring. Apply Wet & Forget Outdoor as soon as the weather warms to remove unsightly stains and growth that have been hiding in winter. Spring rain showers work with the product to clean dirty outdoor surfaces for you – no rinsing or scrubbing required!
Ideally, remove any excess debris. We don't recommend washing the surface prior to application as Wet & Forget must be applied to a dry surface.
Thoroughly saturate the surface with Wet & Forget Outdoor. Then, allow the product to dry. Wet & Forget will work over time with the rain and wind to gently clean up the green and black stains.
30 Seconds Spray and Walk Away is an amazing product for those who are patient enough to wait and let it do its magic. This product is NOT a quick fix for algae and moss problems. Over time it will eliminate black and green stains on awnings and aluminum/vinyl siding.
Yes, this product contains bleach, in fact the exact same strength as regular laundry bleach, 5 percent.
30 SECONDS Spray & Walk Away does not show immediate results, but works as a treatment, killing the growth slowly and effectively over time without damaging the surface. Some lichen and moss may take a week to remove or show signs of decay.
Bio-Shield was tested and certified by two separate laboratories, Labtec and Hill Laboratories, in October 2014 to have the same active component as Wet and Forget.
Rinse thoroughly with water, using a garden hose. The cleaning action stops when your surface dries.
The 1-minute rule for cleaning is a quick and simple guideline that encourages you to clean up small messes as soon as you notice them.
H302 - Harmful if swallowed. H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H319 - Causes serious eye irritation. P260 - Do not breathe mist/vapours/spray.
If it is really light you will see results within days. Otherwise, it may take 2-3 months to see improvement. Your concrete may turn reddish brown when Wet & Forget Outdoor is applied. This is normal and shows you have a good reaction.
Lastly, the details: the active ingredient in Wet and Forget is alkyldimethylbenzyl ammonium chloride. Do YOU know what that is, how it works, what it's doing to our environment, or how quickly it degrades?
Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Empty containers retain product residue, (liquid and/or vapor), and can be dangerous. Keep container tightly closed.
Determine how severe the algae or other biological growth is. For heavy soiling, dilute 2 parts water to 1 part GK Greener Kleener. For light to medium soiling dilute 3 parts water to 1 part GK Greener Kleener. Easily apply the formula to the affected area using a garden sprayer or a brush.
Wet & Forget is non-systemic; therefore, if there is runoff into the garden beds, it will not be absorbed into the root system and will not damage plants at all. Wet & Forget won't affect plants unless you accidentally spray directly onto them, which can cause spot burning of the leaves.
30 SECONDS Outdoor Cleaner is made to safely remove stains from Algae, Mold & Mildew on most all outdoor surfaces including vinyl siding. We do always recommend testing in a small, inconspicuous area first. Spray a small amount of cleaner, let sit 3 minutes, and rinse to see results. By Weiman Brands |Nov 8, 2024.
Wet & Forget's gentle, caustic formula is safe for all shingles and won't corrode your downspouts or harm your lawn with runoff.
APPLICATION: Using either a Wet & Forget Sprayer or watering can, thoroughly saturate the dry surface to be treated with the Wet & Forget mixture (do not hose first) so that maximum benefit is achieved.