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bobeaston 07-27-2023 06:27 PM

How to remove irrigation stains from a stucco house
 
What cleanser will do the job? Our stucco sided house is light brown and has obvious stains from irrigation sprinklers over spraying. I've got the sprinkler heads adjusted correctly. Now, what should I use to remove the stains.

Thanks for product suggestions.

Mr.Big 07-27-2023 06:33 PM

Irrigation stains
 
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Originally Posted by bobeaston (Post 2239361)
What cleanser will do the job? Our stucco sided house is light brown and has obvious stains from irrigation sprinklers over spraying. I've got the sprinkler heads adjusted correctly. Now, what should I use to remove the stains.

Thanks for product suggestions.

Snowcap from Ace Hardware worked great on my vinyl siding. Just spray it on and no scrubbing. No riinsing. The stains just disappear.

villagetinker 07-27-2023 06:55 PM

I agree with snocap, however, the instructions do state to wash it off after 10 minutes as I recall. Works great.

justjim 07-27-2023 06:57 PM

I would contact a house wash company and have them take care of the stain. Most companies will clean the entire exterior of a house for more or less $100.00.

RICH1 07-27-2023 08:03 PM

Easy …. THE WORKS TOLIET bowl cleaner… it is the only one that will remove the iron stains …BEST STUFF EVER

metoo21 07-27-2023 09:53 PM

If it is due to iron, I'd mix up some OxyClean (powder) with water (about 1 scoop/gallon) and using a pump up sprayer, spray it on the area then rinse off in 4 - 5 minutes. If it is iron you'll see it disappear before you can wash the area with clean water. You can find it in the laundry detergent aisle. You can use the rest of the OxyClean in your washing machine to give your detergent a boost.

As with all chemicals, wear gloves and especially if spraying use eye protection.

BobnBev 07-27-2023 10:47 PM

Snocap is your best bet, won't harm the paint.

Sabella 07-28-2023 04:40 AM

Maybe homeowners here will start checking irrigation system monthly and avoid these problems and wasting water

metoo21 07-28-2023 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by BobnBev (Post 2239399)
Snocap is your best bet, won't harm the paint.

What is the active ingredient in Snocap?

Bilyclub 07-28-2023 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Sabella (Post 2239404)
Maybe homeowners here will start checking irrigation system monthly and avoid these problems and wasting water

Most of TV is using non-potable water for irrigation anyway. There is only so most adjustment one can do when the grass goes up to the wall.

wisbad1 07-28-2023 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by bobeaston (Post 2239361)
What cleanser will do the job? Our stucco sided house is light brown and has obvious stains from irrigation sprinklers over spraying. I've got the sprinkler heads adjusted correctly. Now, what should I use to remove the stains.

Thanks for product suggestions.

I used Iron Out, spray bottle

coffeebean 07-28-2023 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Big (Post 2239362)
Snowcap from Ace Hardware worked great on my vinyl siding. Just spray it on and no scrubbing. No riinsing. The stains just disappear.

Do you think that product would work on flowerbed rocks too?

I'm Popeye! 07-28-2023 09:10 PM

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Our stucco sided house is light brown and has obvious stains from irrigation sprinklers over spraying.Now, what should I use to remove the stains.

The Correct Answer......

M2inOR 07-29-2023 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Sabella (Post 2239404)
Maybe homeowners here will start checking irrigation system monthly and avoid these problems and wasting water

Seriously...

Irrigation water in almost all the newer areas is recycled from the ponds. The water keeps things green and alive, and the excess seeps into the ground aquifer and then eventually back into the ponds.

The ultimate in recycling.

Rainger99 07-29-2023 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by M2inOR (Post 2239705)
Irrigation water in almost all the newer areas is recycled from the ponds.

Where do homes in the older areas get their irrigation water?


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