DEFY-Wood-Cleaner.txt Think I need to RE-MIX my DWEFY Oxygen Bleach - probably no longer prduces oxygen bubbles (after 14 months) ??? NEVER MIX THE CLEANER WITH THE WOOD BRIGHTNER - Clorine MAY PRODUCE A DEADLY GAS oxygen bleach appears to NOT produce deadly gas if mixed??? Is oxygen bleach corrosive to metal? It's highly corrosive to metal fasteners and framing connectors on wood decks. It will poison ponds and lakes.Apr 15, 2018 https://www.dispatch.com/story/lifestyle/home-garden/2018/04/15/oxygen-bleach-safe-for-environment/12693812007/ https://www.defystain.com/defy-extreme-stain.html https://www.defystainhelp.com/ GOOD/REAL SITE: http://www.defywoodstain.com/ do NOT use the BOGUS website: https://www.defystain.com/ <<< bad site - AVOID IT DEFY Wood Cleaner is an oxygenated bleach wood deck cleaning solution that effectively removes dirt, grime, and weathered graying from wood surfaces. Unlike most chlorine bleach based cleaners, this product will not harm wood fibers, pets, grass or most plants. Oxygen bleach safe for environment https://www.dispatch.com/story/lifestyle/home-garden/2018/04/15/oxygen-bleach-safe-for-environment/12693812007/ Using a chlorine bleach not only harms the wood as well as the vegetation surrounding the deck, but it doesn’t actually clean or remove any stains. It just bleaches them out. I did some research and discovered additional detrimental effects of using chlorine bleach outdoors: • It destroys the lignin fibers that hold wood together. • It removes the natural color of the wood. • It's highly corrosive to metal fasteners and framing connectors on wood decks. It will poison ponds and lakes. DEFY Wood Cleaner is a powdered, oxygen bleach concentrate that is mixed with water to clean and restore the natural beauty of exterior wood. When you use DEFY Wood Cleaner, you can actually see it work as it foams up and penetrates down to the pores to give your deck a thorough cleaning. An acquaintance introduced me to oxygen bleach. I This product is a powder that's mixed with water. Once you mix it, it releases trillions of invisible nontoxic pure oxygen ions into the solution. These ions are powerful cleaners and blast apart organic stains, mold, mildew, algae, sun-damaged deck sealers, cooking grease and more. It's safe to use on docks, as the solution that drips into the water adds needed oxygen to the lake or pond. The best part is the oxygen bleach doesn't harm any vegetation or trees. It doesn't remove the color from anything. It doesn't harm the lignin in natural wood. Oxygen bleach is safe for all composite decking, vinyl siding, fiber cement siding and outdoor furniture of all types. There are any number of oxygen-bleach brands available. Some are certified organic and some are not. It's probably a good idea to use a certified-organic brand if you want to ensure you don't damage any of your outdoor possessions. The certified organic brands are also safe to use around all vegetation. SO THEY SAY, I DO NOT KNOW IF THIS IS TRUE, OR NOT https://www.dispatch.com/story/lifestyle/home-garden/2018/04/15/oxygen-bleach-safe-for-environment/12693812007/ Even new wood needs to be cleaned in order to remove mill scale to make the surface more porous to easily absorb deck stains. DEFY Wood Cleaner is a powdered concentrate sold in 2 lb. recyclable containers. A 2 lb. container of DEFY oxygen bleach wood deck cleaner makes five gallons of solution and will clean approximately 500-1,000 total square feet (or 100-200 square feet per gallon). DEFY Wood Cleaner is also an excellent cleaner for vinyl and aluminum siding. NEVER MIX THE CLEANER WITH THE WOOD BRIGHTNER - MAY PRODUCE A DEADLY GAS - probably NOT true QUICK FACTS Coverage Rate: Approx. 500-1,000 sq. ft. per 2 lb. container. Each 2 lb. container makes 5 gallons of cleaning solution. Available Sizes: 2 lb. containers Application Temperatures: Minimum 45° F Application Method: Pump sprayer, mop or soft-bristle car wash type brush Rinsing Method: Garden hose or power washer Cleanup: Soap and water https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0612/0898/5808/files/defy-composite-deck-cleaner-datasheet.pdf?v=1652217703 STEP 1: MIX: Mix with water and stir thoroughly until powder is dissolved. Powder dissolves faster in warm water. Solution should be used within six hours of mixing. STEP 2: APPLY: Horizontal Surfaces – Dampen surface with water before application. Apply DEFY Composite Deck Cleaner solution with a pump sprayer, brush, or mop, working on small areas (20-30 sq. ft.) at a time. Vertical Surfaces – Dampen surface with water before application. Apply with a pump sprayer working on small areas at a time. Start at the bottom and work to the top. STEP 3: BRUSH: Horizontal Surfaces – Let solution stand approximately 10-20 minutes, keeping area wet with additional DEFY Composite Deck Cleaner solution. Thoroughly scrub with a stiff, short bristle broom or brush. Vertical Surfaces – Let stand approximately 10- 20 minutes, keeping surfaces wet with additional solution. Thoroughly scrub with brush, working from bottom to top. DEFY Composite Deck Cleaner will open wood pores and some raising of wood fibers may occur. STEP 4: RINSE: Rinse thoroughly with water from garden hose or power washer (with 800- 1200 psi) using lowest pressure that cleans without damaging the surface. Repeat steps 2- 4 on next small area. Continually rinse cleaned area of vertical surfaces to avoid streaking as work progresses. Allow composite wood surfaces to thoroughly dry before applying DEFY Extreme Composite Deck Sealer. Heavily weathered or soiled surfaces may require a second application First Aid If inhaled: Move to fresh air. If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Never give an unconscious person anything to drink. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Oxygen and/or artificial respiration may be necessary. For skin contact: Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water. Get medical attention if irritation persists. For eye contact: Immediately flush eyes thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes, including under the eyelids. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Seek medical attention immediately. For additional information for this product, consult the Safety Data Sheet available at defywoodstain.com. Limited Warranty Our recommendations for use of this product are based upon tests believed to be reliable. Since field conditions vary widely, the user must determine the suitability of the product for the particular use and specific method(s) of application. Due to the fact that SaverSystems has no control over surface preparation and application methods, no guarantee as to results is offered, expressed or implied. SaverSystems warrants this product to be free from manufacturing defects. SaverSystems’ liability shall be limited in all events to supplying enough product to re-treat the specific areas to which defective product was applied. This warranty does not include the cost of labor application. SaverSystems shall not have any other liability including direct, incidental, or consequential damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so this limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from state to state. http://www.woodsmall.com/DEFY-Wood-Cleaner.txt I know nothing about these - I've posted these as a public service You do, or do not do, things at your own risk - I am NOT responsible for anything I have had NO medical training of any kind Do NOT breath the fumes call your poison center if you breath, swallow or get it on your skin. David Woodsmall MAIN WEB PAGE: http://www.woodsmall.com/