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.
Wet & Forget is highly corrosive, and can seriously harm your skin or eyes.
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.
Bio-Shield will give a powerful, rapid kill of moss, fungal, algal and lichen growths, and can prevent re-growths. It can be used to clean any exterior surface.
What a joke: 30 SECONDS Outdoor Cleaner does not contain regular household bleach. Instead, 30 SECONDS uses a sodium-hypochlorite formula that works rapidly to clean stains from algae, mold and mildew. Unlike bleach, it's safe to use around your lawn and landscaping and breaks down once rinsed into the soil.
The main difference between Benzalkonium Chloride and Sodium Hypochlorite is on how fast they work. 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.
The active ingredient in Wet & Forget Outdoor is alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride. This ingredient is present in many common household sprays and in anti-bacterial wipes.
HOW IT WORKS: Once treated with Wet & Forget®, the surface requires no pressure washing, scrubbing, or rinsing. Just thoroughly wet the DRY surface with Wet & ForgetⓇ and then forget about it. The elements (wind and rain etc) will slowly wash off the stain.
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 Outdoor banishes both green and black stains from your home's outdoor surfaces. Just spray it on and forget it! Wet & Forget does the cleaning for you – no scrubbing, rinsing, or power washing required.
Rinse thoroughly with water, using a garden hose. The cleaning action stops when your surface dries. Do not let 30 SECONDS dry on glass. Give windows an extra rinse after cleaning to prevent any residue being left behind.
Symptoms/effects after inhalation : Causes burns to the respiratory system. Symptoms/effects after skin contact : Causes severe skin burns. Symptoms may include redness, pain, blisters. Symptoms/effects after eye contact : Causes serious eye damage.
How long will Wet & Forget Outdoor take to work? 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.
P280 - Wear protective gloves, protective clothing & eye protection. GHS Precaution Phrases: P305+351+338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do.
Hazard: The hose end nozzle clip can dislodge and allow the cleaning solution to spray on users, posing a risk of skin and eye irritation and other injuries.
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.
Yes, this product contains bleach, in fact the exact same strength as regular laundry bleach, 5 percent.
Unlike our Outdoor Cleaner, you don't scrub or rinse off Spray & Walk Away. Once applied, the product goes to work tackling lichen, moss, mould, mildew and algae over time.
Simple Green House and Siding Cleaner
Simple Green works quick and you will not be outside all day long trying to wash your siding. This product is good for all kinds of surfaces like any type of siding, your gutters, driveways, and roofing. This is a product that will get the job done anytime and anywhere.
H302 - Harmful if swallowed. H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H319 - Causes serious eye irritation. P260 - Do not breathe mist/vapours/spray.
It's not necessary to clean the surface before application. Apply Wet & Forget to a dry surface. Can I apply Wet & Forget with a hose end sprayer or a pressure washer? We recommend applying Wet & Forget with a pump-up garden sprayer, backpack sprayer or a low-pressure agricultural sprayer.
I used Wet and Forget as directed and it worked its miracles, just as described on TV. At first, it looks pretty ugly if your moss is on cement because everything turns brown. But then the moss disappears - and it stays gone. I also used it on some rubber outdoor mats with similar results.
30 Seconds Ready To Use Outdoor Cleaner is made from a combination of ingredients, with the active ingredient being Sodium Hypochlorite. What happens when you apply the product is that it works immediately on any organics by emulsifying the growth.
Please ensure you wear eye protection and rubber gloves when using this product. 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.
“D/2 Biological Solution is specially formulated to remove environmental pollution, dirt, and staining from biological soils such as mold, mildew, lichen, and algae from indoor and outdoor structures.” D/2 is available for purchase from far more locations in the United States than in Canada, hence the use of “Wet & ...