Tips, Tricks, and General Tidbits
Lichen or black mould on your roof?
Wet & Forget is non-acidic, non-caustic and contains no bleach and will not damage any surface.Here are a few tips for when you apply Wet & Forget to your roof to get rid of lichen and/or black mould: Lichen For an average 3 bedroom tile roof with lichen you would require 3 x 5 litre packs depending on the total area covered with lichen. For best results mix the Wet & Forget and spot spray the lichen, leave for 10-15 minutes and then respray the lichen and the entire roof to ensure the lichen absorbs the Wet & Forget thoroughly. The first application is to dissolve the waxy surface. The 2nd spray will then penetrate the lichen. Black Mould The average 3 bedroom tile roof is approx 150sq mts, but because of the undulations of the tile profile the actual area is a lot bigger. Therefore an average tile/concrete roof would require 2 x 5 litre packs, depending on how porous the surface is and how much biological growth is present. For green moss and black mould one application is normally sufficient. Tank Water If you are on tank water disconnect the water supply to your tank for at least the first 10mm of rain or 2 good downpours to avoid any chance of contamination. Check before reconnecting that the water flowing onto the ground, when raining is not foaming. Instructions Simply dilute as per instructions on the bottle into a household garden sprayer or backpack sprayer. If badly contaminated, apply a second application one month after the first. Wet & Forget is best applied in overcast dry conditions to avoid rapid evaporation. Spray the affected area to the point of saturation. DO NOT hose off. DO NOT apply if rain is expected within 12 hours. Reaction Time The time it takes for an infested surface to become clean depends on the type and intensity of biological growth. Black mould and Lichen will take 6-8 months and badly contaminated surfaces can take 12 months. Safety Here at Wet & Forget we always promote safety first so always ensure that you are safely harnessed to your roof and never walk on the section you have just sprayed as it will be slippery until it is dry. Plants Wet & Forget is okay to use around plants provided certain protective steps are taken. When spraying the product near plants, make sure to either cover them with a tarpaulin (or something similar) or alternatively, wash the plants down with water before and after applying the product nearby. The leaves of the plant may experience a slight discolouration or spot burn if they come into contact with the product for an extended period. To shop or read about Wet & Forget, click here. __________________________________________________________________________
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Alternative Uses for Shower Witch
Did you know there are many more uses for Shower Witch, it's not just for cleaning your shower and bathroom! Shower Witch is one of our absolute best sellers. Many of our customers thank us for such an amazing, easy to use product, that actually works!! Whether you are treating soap scum or the build-up of general grime in your shower recess, Shower Witch makes it easy every single time! Some of our savvy customers have told us they have discovered alternative uses for Shower Witch, so we decided to share them with you. Listed below are the most common alternative uses for Shower Witch. Use it as a pre-wash spray on your clothes Use on the metal rims on your car tyres. Use it on your venetian blinds. Use it to clean the build-up of grease on top of your kitchen cupboards or fridge. Use it to keep your stainless steel sinks in the kitchen and laundry super clean. The stainless steel exterior of your BBQ. Use it as a spray and wipe on most surfaces. Cleaning the washing machine centre column, the build-up of grime. Oil stains on your pavers that overspill from the BBQ. Clean your jewellery. The dishwasher too! To remove the build-up of grime and grease. ________________________________________________________________ Customer Testimonials Washing Machine Use: Found another use for Shower Witch. I have a new fangled washing machine with a centre column that filled with immovable gunk. Three overnights with Shower Witch and its almost like new. Hurrah! BBQ Cleaning: I was cleaning my kitchen yesterday. Remembered your ad about Shower Witch around the barbeque. Used it on top of the pantry where it was all greasy, FANTASTIC 5 minutes wiped it off , then I got enthused and used it on the range hood, unbelievable results. Sprayed on stainless steel benchtop wiped off, wiped over with soapy water and polished with a stainless cloth. Grimy walls no problem. Add that to your list of uses for Shower Witch. Cheers, Shayne Kitchen Grease: It is el supremo at dissolving kitchen grease. Even stuff it just gets bogged down in, gets dissolved in an instant. I was amazed at even on walls a light spray and wipe with a handy towel already damp with shower witch did the trick. We had some baskets that sit on top of the pantry ( for recipe books) that were pretty grimy, so I took them outside to them a good soaking. After a 10 min hose off , they were like new. I'm amazed. Cheers, Sam Venetian Blinds: Well guys you are going to love this. I have found a new use for Shower Witch, the worst job in the world...venetian blinds, I have the plastic ones. After doing half the job and wishing I had never started I thought there had to be an easier way. So thought I would try Shower Witch. I couldn't believe my eyes the grime was disappearing before my eyes. I hosed them first then sprayed them and hung them in the shade for 1/2 hour, then hosed them again ...well my god! They came up cleaner than the ones I did with a scourer!! Unbelievable. You need to market the same stuff but as a venetian blind cleaner. Thanks Guys. Hope this tip is useful. Avon To shop or read about Shower Witch, click here. __________________________________________________________________________
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Wet & Forget Interesting Facts
Did you know these interesting facts about Wet & Forget? Wet & Forget contains no bleach, acid or harmful chemicals and is biodegradable Wet & Forget kills lichen. For best results, spot spray the lichen clumps, leave 10-15 minutes and then respray the entire surface. Overspray onto delicate plants may spot burn leaves, to avoid this, cover plants before spraying Wet & Forget has unlimited shelf life Wet & Forget is safe on any exterior surface About Wet & Forget Wet & Forget has been available in Australia for 15 years and in NZ for well over 30 years. Unlike most products, Wet & Forget actually kills the mould spores and over time the growth will decompose and your surface area will be clean! It's simply to use, just dilute into a pump sprayer, spray onto the dry surface, to the point of saturation. No rain for 12 hours and the weathering will do the rest. It's that easy! Black mould will take 4-6 months to decompose and green growth up to 2 weeks. Wet & Forget has a residual to help stop premature re-growth. Whether your path is slippery from green growth or just covered in unsightly black mould, Wet & Forget will remove it! Wet & Forget can be used on any outdoor surface area, here are some examples: Painted surfaces, timber, concrete, sandstone Canvas awnings Polycarbonate roofs Roof tiles, terracotta, slate, concrete, and more Outdoor furniture, plastic, wood, wrought iron and stone Pavers, bricks, pool surrounds Driveways Eaves, down pipes, gutters Caravans Tents Fibreglass Aluminium/Stainless steel To shop or read about Wet & Forget, click here. __________________________________________________________________________
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How to apply Shower Witch
Shower Witch makes bathroom cleaning quick and easy! Simply spray your shower today…leave overnight…..then rinse off! Shower Witch removes soap scum and grime. Click here to see how easy Shower Witch is to apply To shop or read about Shower Witch, click here. __________________________________________________________________________
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Rapid Application on Healthy Homes
In case you missed it, here is Rapid Application on Healthy Homes! Rapid Application is the new and improved, ready-to-use, hose end version of the original Wet & Forget outdoor concentrate moss, mould, lichen and algae remover. To shop or read about Rapid Application, click here. __________________________________________________________________________
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How to apply Rapid Application
Rapid Application takes the hard work out of applying Wet & Forget! Just connect your hose and spray. Rapid Application covers exactly the same area as our original 5L and works the same way. To shop or read about Rapid Application, click here. __________________________________________________________________________
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How to apply Wet & Forget
Wet & Forget exterior moss, mould, lichen and algae remover is easy to apply. Safe to use on any exterior surface around your home. Just spray on and leave and the weather does the rest! Watch the video to see how easy Wet & Forget is to apply. To shop or read about Wet & Forget, click here. __________________________________________________________________________
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Indoor mould facts and solutions
What Is Mould? Mould is a fungal growth. There are many different types of mould and mould growth can be different colours. Black, grey and green are the most common colours. Mould can also have a fuzzy or slimy texture and a musty smell. Mould Likes, Damp Dark And Moist Conditions Mould spores are airborne, therefore, they search for a good place to grow like moist, damp areas with little or no sunlight and they then reproduce. Mould Can Grow Almost Anywhere It grows in homes under the right conditions of dampness, darkness and poor ventilation. Lack of ventilation can cause indoor condensation, which can be the main source of moisture for the growth of mould. Walls, timber, carpet, furniture and fabrics can harbor mould if they stay damp for extended periods of time. Fungus can actually start to digest the surface it is growing on. If untreated it can damage the effected surface leading to costly repairs!! Mould And Your Health It has been noted by various health authorities that too much mould exposure has been linked to health problems ranging from worsening asthma symptoms, allergy symptoms to respiratory infections. Prevent mould growth for better health! Indoor Mould Solutions Control Condensation Ventilation, heating, insulation and removal! Ventilation Open windows and doors to ventilate the home and reduce the humidity level. Exhaust fans in the kitchen, bathroom and laundry areas are vital to eliminate the build-up of moisture from everyday activities such as cooking, showering and drying clothes in a dryer. Heating Keep indoor humidity low, ideally 30%-50%. Mould needs plenty of moisture to grow, low humidity will minimise mould growth. Maintain low constant heat when weather is cold or wet. Install heating in the bathroom such as heat globes. Insulation Water condensation forms easily on cold surfaces like interior walls and ceilings, an invitation for mould growth! In many cases those surfaces can be made less cold, therefore, less condensation by simply improving insulation. Removal Do not brush the area, this could spread the mould further by releasing the spores into the air. Do not bleach, it does not kill the mould spores. It simply bleaches it, so it looks like it has disappeared! The only permanent control or prevention of mould is to remove the source of dampness/moisture!! Eradicate mould when it occurs by using Wet & Forget Indoor - just spray, leave for 10mins and wipe away! Repeat at first sign of regrowth. To shop or read about Wet & Forget Indoor, click here. __________________________________________________________________________
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Winter: the era of indoor mould and mildew
Winter is a time for wet weather and heaters turn up high indoors. This makes for a nice warm, damp hang-out that mould and mildew spores love. Here is why you should worry about indoor mould, and how you can prevent it.
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