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Rainger99 07-29-2023 05:25 AM
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Originally Posted by villagetinker (Post 2239364)
I agree with snocap, however, the instructions do state to wash it off after 10 minutes as I recall. Works great.
This is from their website.

Easy to Apply!
No Scrubbing, No Rinsing
4 scoops to a gallon of water, and apply with a pump-up sprayer.

dshoberg 07-29-2023 06:36 AM
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Originally Posted by metoo21 (Post 2239484)
What is the active ingredient in Snocap?
Oxalic Acid

deborahcme 07-29-2023 07:00 AM
Had the same problem. Reddish stains near the base of the walls. I used Iron Out. It worked perfectly. As noted above, you may need to adjust sprinklers to avoid wall spray, but that's not always possible and wind can carry the spray. Like anything else we need to clean, it gets added to the maintenance list. It is satisfying to see the stains disappear.

FastAndCurious 07-29-2023 07:02 AM
I used Goof Off Brand "Rust Aid" available at Home depot. It worked perfectly. You can watch the stains disappear instantly once applied. Best part, no scrubbing.
To apply, I bought a cheap paint roller and pan. Rolled on the water-like liquid on my stucco walls.
Stains gone in minutes.

Sully 07-29-2023 07:04 AM
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Cindirella 07-29-2023 07:19 AM
White Ox

morchol 07-29-2023 07:27 AM
Iron Out in a spray bottle. Doesn’t take much. Simple, effective and fast!

Wondering 07-29-2023 07:37 AM
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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.
Ace Hardware has a product that works great.

NoMo50 07-29-2023 07:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Rainger99 (Post 2239713)
Where do homes in the older areas get their irrigation water?
From the same potable water line that supplies their house water.

coconutmama 07-29-2023 10:53 AM
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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.
Another vote for Snowcap & yes it works great on stucco too

juddfl 07-29-2023 02:17 PM
stains on base of stucco wall
 
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Originally Posted by deborahcme (Post 2239740)
Had the same problem. Reddish stains near the base of the walls. I used Iron Out. It worked perfectly. As noted above, you may need to adjust sprinklers to avoid wall spray, but that's not always possible and wind can carry the spray. Like anything else we need to clean, it gets added to the maintenance list. It is satisfying to see the stains disappear.
Does anyone know of a company that will apply SNOWCAP to remove stains near the base of my home? I was just waiting to get a little bit more money together to have the house painted, but maybe this would work. It would be great if I don't have to paint the house. My home is grey with white stains at the bottom, but looks fine otherwise. Thank you

birdawg 07-29-2023 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by NoMo50 (Post 2239763)
From the same potable water line that supplies their house water.
its not the irrigation water it’s from the iron in the fertilizer that is sprayed on your grass.

PugMom 07-29-2023 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by juddfl (Post 2239865)
Does anyone know of a company that will apply SNOWCAP to remove stains near the base of my home? I was just waiting to get a little bit more money together to have the house painted, but maybe this would work. It would be great if I don't have to paint the house. My home is grey with white stains at the bottom, but looks fine otherwise. Thank you
look up a handyman service. i'd think it would cost less

dtennent 07-29-2023 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by metoo21 (Post 2239390)
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.
I am surprised that Oxyclean worked to remove iron stains. Ferric oxide is incredibly insoluble. Using oxalic acid or Iron out as suggested elsewhere would reduce the ferric ion to ferrous making it much more soluble. However, if the stain is organic in nature, then Oxyclean would do a great job.

DAVES 07-30-2023 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Bilyclub (Post 2239518)
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.
People around us. Old school? There are many that should read the OLD book by Dale Carnegie.


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