Things to remember when using
Oil Eater Cleaner / Degreaser
- Always use on a cool surface.
- Always spot test in an inconspicuous area when using for the first time on any surface.
- The less porous the surface is (i.e. no wax floors vs. uncoated concrete) the more diluted Oil Eater should be. If the surface you used Oil Eater on feels a little slippery after rinsing, you probably used Oil Eater too strong, and you can add more water.
What else can I use Oil Eater on besides my driveway?
What does "parts" mean on the dilution chart?
How do I clean stains on my concrete driveway / garage floor?
How do I clean stains from my carpet / upholstery?
How do I clean my entire carpet using an extractor?
How do I clean siding with a pressure washer?
Can I Use Oil Eater in my laundry?
What about using Oil Eater on set in stains?
Will Oil Eater kill my grass or plants?
Can I use Oil Eater in my parts washer?
Can Oil Eater be heated?
Is Oil Eater biodegradable?
Dilution Chart and Applications
What else can I use Oil Eater on besides my driveway?
Use Oil Eater on
Concrete, asphalt, fabric, vinyl, plastic, rubber, stainless steel, metal, fiberglass, porcelain, wood, ceramic, granite, marble, painted and coated surfaces.
To clean:
Oil, grease, carbon, ink, marker, food stains (ketchup, mustard, salad dressing, sauces, baby formula, etc.), wine, coffee, tea, juice, blood, urine, pet stains, tree sap, bird droppings, soot, cigarette & cigar smoke and black streaks.
From:
Driveways, garage floors, walls, carpet, upholstery, ceilings, ceramic, quarry & tile floors, no wax floors, baseboards, entrance mats, clothing, shoes, grills, ovens, stove tops & hoods, patio furniture, brick pavers, vinyl, & aluminum siding, decks, trash cans, refrigerators, freezers, lawn mowers, lawn & garden equipment, sports uniforms & equipment, pool decks & filters, fans, blinds, cupboards, countertops, tubs, showers, sinks, toilets, fireplaces, boats, RV's, ATV's, snowmobiles, motorcycles, bicycles, engines, tires, floor mats, dash boards, etc.
Using a:
Pressure washer, towel, brush, broom, garden hose, pump-up sprayer, foam gun, sponge, paper towel
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What does "parts" mean on the dilution chart?
A part is whatever your unit of measure is, ounce to ounce, cup to cup, etc. For example: If you were measuring in ounces, 3 parts water to 1 part Oil Eater would be - 3 ounces of water to 1 ounce of Oil Eater
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How do I clean stains on my concrete driveway / garage floor?
Saturate the stain with Oil Eater full strength. Allow Oil Eater to penetrate the stain for about 10 minutes. Agitate the stain lightly with a broom or brush. Rinse the surface thoroughly or soak up with a shop rag.
Uncoated concrete is very porous; it almost acts like a sponge. If the stain is not completely gone after one application, wait 24 hours and repeat the process. This allows the concrete to "breath" bringing what was soaked in up to the surface. Old or deep stains may need multiple applications. Keep each application at least 24 hours apart to be most effective.
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How do I clean stains from my carpet / upholstery?
Spray the stain with Oil Eater at 3 parts water to 1 part Oil Eater. Allow it to penetrate the stain for 2, or 3 minutes. Use a white cloth or paper towel to blot - never scrub, working from the outside towards the middle. After the stain has been picked up, mist the area with water and blot it up.
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How do I clean my entire carpet using an extractor?
First, vacuum the carpet. Second, mist the carpet with Oil Eater 3 parts water to 1 part Oil Eater. Allow to penetrate for 2, or 3 minutes. Fill your extractor with hot water and rinse the carpet*. Extract one way and then extract again going in a perpendicular way to the first.
*Kafko recommends that you do not put Oil Eater or any other chemical in your extractor for the following reasons:
1) When you pass your extractor over the carpet, the machine extracts it almost immediately, never giving the chemical a chance to do its job.
2) If you do not rinse with water, you will leave a residue of the chemical in the carpet. This residue will be reactivated every time you walk on it, causing it to resoil faster.
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How do I clean siding with a pressure washer?
Pre spray* the siding**with Oil Eater 10 parts water to 1 part Oil Eater. Work from the top down. Allow 5 minutes dwell time. Rinse with your pressure washer.
Without a pressure washer: Prespray the siding**with Oil Eater 10 parts water to 1 part Oil Eater using a pump up sprayer. Allow 5-6 minutes dwell time. Treat any specific stains such as tree sap or bird droppings with Oil Eater full strength. Agitate with a soft bristle brush or broom. Rinse with water.*Prespraying any surface with a pressure washer should be done at low pressure. If your pressure washer doesn't have this option, use a pump up sprayer.
**Rinse any over spray on windows before it dries.
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Can I Use Oil Eater in my laundry?
Yes. Oil Eater works best as a prespot. Saturate the stain with Oil Eater full strength & wash as normal.
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What about using Oil Eater on set in stains?
Saturate the stain with Oil Eater full strength. If possible keep the stain submerged in Oil Eater. Allow 2-3 hours soaking time. For best results don't allow to dry. Wash as normal.
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Will Oil Eater kill my grass or plants?
Our experience shows that Oil Eater will not kill grass or plants.
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Can I use Oil Eater in my parts washer?
Yes, Oil Eater makes an excellent parts solution. In tank style parts washers, mix 3 parts water to 1 part Oil Eater. In dip tanks & ultrasonic parts washers, mix 25 parts water to 1 part Oil Eater.
In spray cabinet washers, mix 70 parts water to 1 part Oil Eater.
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Can Oil Eater be heated?
Yes, Oil Eater can be heated up to 200 degrees F.
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Is Oil Eater biodegradable?
Yes, it is also non-toxic & non-corrosive.
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