What is the difference between Wet and Forget and Wet and Forget rapid?

Author: Miss Jazmyne Gleichner V  |  Last update: Friday, March 7, 2025

The Original Concentrate is a do-it-yourself mixture that requires manual dilution into a garden or backpack sprayer, whereas the Rapid Application is a ready-to-use application system with a preset dilution rate and a hose-end feature that allows you to connect the product easily to any standard garden hose.

When to use Wet and Forget rapid?

Wet & Forget Rapid is best applied in overcast and dry conditions, to avoid evaporation. Keep away from treated surfaces until dry. Test spray a small area for colour change if spraying near dark powder coated aluminium & joinery.

What works faster than Wet and Forget?

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.

What is the problem with Wet and Forget?

Wet & Forget is highly corrosive, and can seriously harm your skin or eyes.

Can you pressure wash after using Wet and Forget?

Thoroughly saturate the surface with Wet & Forget on a cool, dry day. Late in the day is best. Leave the growth to start decomposing for 2-3 weeks (the longer the better!) then prior to painting or staining, gently pressure wash the surface – growth, dirt and residue will come off faster and easier.

Wet & Forget Rapid. The easy way to fight moss and mould.

Do you need to rinse off Wet and Forget?

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!

Can I apply Wet and Forget with a watering can?

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.

Why is Wet and Forget being recalled?

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.

What is the caution for Wet and Forget?

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.

What happens if it rains after applying Wet and Forget?

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.

What is the best thing to clean your roof with?

One common method is cleaning asphalt shingles with a bleach solution. Depending on the current state of your roof, you can use a more or less concentrated solution– ranging from 75% sodium hypochlorite and 25% water for hearty algae, lichen, and fire moss to 25% sodium hypochlorite and 75% water for lighter stains.

What can you not use Wet and Forget on?

Do not spray Wet & Forget directly onto plants. Protect landscaping from overspray by rinsing with water before and after application or covering them during application. I applied Wet & Forget to a concrete surface & it turned an orange-brown color.

Can you use Wet and Forget without diluting it?

A: No, you have to dilute it with water in a spray.

Does Wet and Forget remove black spots?

Wet & Forget mould remover is multi purpose and has many uses such as; patio slab cleaner, block paving cleaner, stone cleaner, driveway cleaner, headstone cleaner for gravestones, black spot remover on stone and lots more! DILUTION: Mix 1 part Wet & Forget to 5 parts water.

Will Wet and Forget harm plants?

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.

How long does Wet and Forget last?

Wet & Forget Outdoor has an unlimited shelf life. Will Wet & Forget Outdoor affect my pets? After application, keep your pets off the surface until it is dry to ensure they don't ingest any of the Wet & Forget Ready-To-Use.

What is the main ingredient in Wet and Forget?

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?

Does Wet and Forget damage headstones?

Stubborn blackish-brown growth typically begins to clear one to two months after applying Wet & Forget. Wet & Forget Outdoor Cleaner is non-caustic, non-acidic, and free of phosphates and bleach so it is safe for use on memorials including surfaces such as: Granite.

What are the dangers of Wet and Forget?

H302 - Harmful if swallowed. H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H319 - Causes serious eye irritation. P260 - Do not breathe mist/vapours/spray.

Can you rinse off Wet and Forget?

No rinsing, no scrubbing, no bleach! Wet And Forget is the easy way to clean virtually any exterior surface. Spray Wet And Forget on the surface, and forget about it.

What happens if you get Wet and Forget on your skin?

May cause skin irritation to sensitive individuals. Eye Effects May cause eye irritation. Skin Effects May cause skin irritation to sensitive individuals Inhalation May cause nose and throat irritation.

What is the best time of year to apply Wet and Forget?

In the cool fall months, be sure to apply the Wet & Forget Concentrate when it is above 32°F, and apply Wet & Forget Hose End when the temperature is above 55ºF.

How to remove algae without scrubbing?

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.

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