How do you clean the sprayer after using an oil stain?
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Take it apart and clean with mineral sprits. Clean each part good, it is easy for it comes apart real good.
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How to clean the diffuser: 1. Use equal parts natural vinegar and water. Use enough to cover the bottom inside the base. Let the mixture sit inside the base for 15-20 minutes to help break up the oils that may have accumulated on the ceramic discs inside the Diffuser. Then use a soft cotton fabric to clean the mist disc (on the bottom middle) and the sensor in the bottom of the unit with the vinegar solution in the tank. 2. Rinse with water (be careful when you empty the water, so that it doesn't get into the motor). That's it!
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The sprayer worked very well with latex solid stain. However I spent a lot of time cleaning sprayer after each use.
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I used a regular household cleaner that I had. Formula 409 or something like that. Definitely something that will remove residual grease or residue.
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Easy - use a bleach based spray cleaner. Just squirt front and back and let it dry. It will be good as new.Throwing it in the wash machine is not nearly as effective.
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If the sprayer is not working, there may be a clog. We recommend vigorously shaking the bottle for at least 60 seconds to agitate the liquid inside. It is also recommended to soak the nozzle in hot water to break up any clogs. Please contact our Consumer Relations Team at 1-855-5-HAVAHART (1-855-542-8242) if the issue persists.
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I emptied the oil out and I added dish lotion scrubbed and rinsed very well with my sprayer and all is clean!
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I use a clean spray bottle that had a spray cleaner in it. Make sure it's clean.
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I clean mine after each use by plunging the spinner (while spinning) into soapy water and then into clean water and wiping it dry with a soft cloth.
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After each use hold the can upside down and depress the nozzle. This will blow pure air through the nozzle and clean out any remaining product.
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My sprayer does not have a uniform spray pattern and the pressure varies. I would not use for stains
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Actually, I just applied Preserva Wood, a semi-transparent, oil-based stain, using the sprayer, and it worked fine (mine was "Redwood" color, it it matters). Everything worked well, although I did spend a while cleaning the sprayer afterwards to make sure I got all the stain out, so that it would get gunky inside.
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I soak the item in it first for as long as it takes to remove the stain, stirring occasionally, if you're using a bucket. Then I throw it in the washing machine with some of the soap and run it through a cycle.
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I filled mine 1/2 with oil. Then I take the plunger out of the cap and put it in the sprayer. I pump the plunger about 10 to 12 times and remove the plunger. Then I press the valve and it will spray oil for about 5 to 10 seconds, Hope this helps you.
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It is a good practice to triple rinse the sprayer after every use (this includes running clean water through the spray tip). This will help prolong the life of the parts. Dried chemicals - even organics - can dry in the sprayer and clog it start degrading the plastic and rubber parts.
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I have gotten old stains out of my carpet. I did use a small brush and the spray 'n wash then used the spotlifter to finish the job.
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I have used oil based paint, and cleaned immediately afterwards with mineral spirits. It can easily take a gallon of mineral spirits to thoroughly clean the gun. If you use something stronger than mineral spirits such as a brush cleaner, you may degrade the rubber seals in the sprayer. If you must switch your spray gun from water to oil and back again, that can be very difficult. After the oil, clean with mineral spirits until the gun sprays perfectly clear, and follow with a lot of warm water. Be sure to finish with Pump Armor.