Once I dilute to the proper strength, how long is that solution a viable sanitizer?
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I thinj i read it was good two weeks in a spray bottle. in a pail and used alot im sure less.
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CLOUDINESS is NOT an indicator of the efficacy of this cleaner. As things in the liquid bond together they will fall out of solution and make it look cloudy, but this is benign. To test if a solution will still work, test for acidity. If it is 3ph or below, it will still work well!
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I find that after several uses, when you would think the strength of the sanitizer has diminished, the liquid becomes cloudy. I store diluted Star San in a sealed fermentor that last several batches before it becomes cloudy.
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Cloudiness is often used as a indicator of 'expiration' though it is imprecise. If you can test pH levels, it is still effective as long as it tests below 3.0 pH (even if it appears cloudy). Mineral contents in some water may turn the dilution cloudy immediately while not impacting effectiveness.
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Untill it becomes cloudy.Its a viable sanitizer.Its also great in a spray bottle for kitchen. And home use.hope this helps.
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Can you tell me exactly what you mean by how long to dissolve? Do you have a septic system? Is it a wiping question?
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I think for best effect you need to hold the light no more than 1-3 inches from the surface you are trying to sanitize.
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you could saturate it with this then scrub or blot. do it a few times maybe.
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No, this is strictly a sanitizer. You may have better luck with some form of stripper, though I have no experience with this firsthand.
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I am unsure. I am not planning on diluting it. The website might have some info. ? Good luck.
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Depends on how you dilute it and how long you leave it on, full strength it may leave a stain but not etch.
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no, 100% solution.i dilute 50-50, put in spray bottle and volia.. i now have window cleaner, sink, tub and tile cleaner, spot cleaner for those bloops on the floor, coffee cleaner, counter top cleaner, microwave cleaner. ammonia and white vinegar are my mainstays. i don't need any of those expensive, fancy cleaners.
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I use this solution to fill my contacts and I wear my contacts with this solution - sort of like looking out through a bowl of saline water. It's weak enough for me to use for hours on end so it should be weak enough for a rinsing agent.
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Personally I'd put it on full strength. I am unsure of the purpose of the citrus solvent other than a specific odor. I just don't like the idea of diluting the product, as I like it to do the job intended. However I know you can add solvents which dissipate over time.
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About 2 Tablespoons for the container. I did clean several things with this solution.
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It should. When used properly it can kill even the aids virus. You can use it in a spray bottle but to be effective you need to allow the solution to sit on the surface for about five minutes. All surface dirt should be removed prior to sanitization.
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In my opinion, (college chemistry for two years) the solution is stable for a week and is fine. Just shake it and replace and evaporated water. Please feel free to correct me, anyone with more chemistry training.
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Michael: Per your question about what this will do to a septic system. Oh Yuk's dose is very well planned out with lab testing and field testing so the product is the correct strength. Not to strong, not to weak, so there shouldn't be much that gets into the septic system. Plus, if there is any active chemical remaining, the contaminants in the septic system would overwhelm and neutralize the chemical. With this said, this should not have any impact on the septic system.
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Vernon, The only reason I bought this sulfamic acid was to clean my distiller. As far as the dilution, it's really a matter of trial and error, since the hard caked on mineral deposits vary from water source to water source. Simply put; if your tired of scrubbing caked on mineral deposits in your home water distiller, this is for you. If you do buy it, find the mix ratio that works best for you and let it soak some.
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YES! But use a spray bottle and nitrile gloves DO NOT dilute it! What's the point of buying extra strength vinegar only to weaken it? Depending upon the "hardness" of your water and how long you've had the problem it could take some time for the mineral deposits to break down, but UNDILUTED, your glass doors should look like new, as do mine. Until I learned about this vinegar, I spent way too much $ on useless products. Just make certain to open a window because the fumes are strong; you can use a hand size towel to wipe away the vinegar. The appearance will improve when its dry. YES! But use a spray bottle and nitrile gloves DO NOT dilute it! What's the point of buying extra strength vinegar only to weaken it? Depending upon the "hardness" of your water and how long you've had the problem it could take some time for the mineral deposits to break down, but UNDILUTED, your glass doors should look like new, as do mine. Until I learned about this vinegar, I spent way too much $ on useless products. Just make certain to open a window because the fumes are strong; you can use a hand size towel to wipe away the vinegar. The appearance will improve when its dry.
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Sorry, not sure - I used it on plans to fight bugs but didn't achieve positive result. Seems that also killed the blooms. I had lots of problems with ants during the summer - seems that nothing worked at home till I found their nest outside and killed them there. I'd not advise diluting at all.