Cleaning Tips

GENERAL CLEANING

Zzzero or Wipe it Out is a General All-Purpose Cleaning Mixture when diluted 1 oz. to 31 oz. of water. Spray your counter-tops, furniture, paneling, woodwork, walls, upholstery, appliances, light fixtures, ceramics, stainless steel patio and pool furniture, Venetian blinds or any metal surface. Spray mist and wipe off. The Concentrate may be used full strength for tough problems such as rust, road tar, driveway cleaning, degrease car engines, glue and soap buildup. Apply to area to be cleaned and let stand up to 5 minutes, then wipe off with clean cloth. Do not use full strength in hot sun or while surface is hot on any metal surface such as motorcycles, house siding, autos, and trucks, etc. Spray off immediately with hose. If surface is hot, let it cool down, spray with cold water hose and then apply the Concentrate, hose again.

INSTRUCTIONS

For the small job, apply Zzzero or Wipe it Out cleaner to damp cloth or sponge and wipe off. For the very tough job on hard surfaces dilute our Concentrate 1 to 5 and use Scotch- Brite scour pad as needed on barbecue grills, stoves, burners, ovens, grates, pots and pans and buildup of soap, mold and mildew in bathroom shower area.

Recreation Equipment, such as vans, campers, boats, RV’s, tents, sleeping bags, hunting, fishing and sporting equipment can benefit from the use of our Concentrate for exterior cleaning problems, and interior cleaning of carpets, ovens, upholstery and mildew. Great for removing stains of alcoholic beverages. Our Concentrate will remove tree stains, mildew, mold, dirt, and black streaks from portable awnings on mobile homes and semi-trailers. Great for any baked-on enamel surface.

To remove most stains, dilute Concentrate 1 to 31 with cold water, moisten stained area; leave for a few seconds. Wipe dry and repeat as necessary. Our Concentrate will remove the following types of stains: soft drinks, chocolate, tea, coffee, milk, cream, fruit juices, alcoholic drinks, beverages, blood, ink, lipsticks, cosmetics, mascara, grass, gravy, ice cream, iodine, jam and jelly, ketchup, adhesive tape, margarine, butter, shoe polish, salad dressing, mayonnaise, pencil and crayon marks, soap, spaghetti sauce, urine, soups, mustard, egg, and more.

ZERO Products Cleaner can be used as a mild spray solution or full strength wash. Just adjust the strength to fit your particular cleaning job. Start with the recommended dilutions, but you may find it necessary to use more or less cleaner to adjust for varying cleaning problems.

CLEANING SMEAR PROOF WINDOWS AND MIRRORS

1. Apply Concentrate dilutes 1 oz. to 1 gallon (128 oz.) water with spray mist or cloth.

2. Use clean, dry cloth to buff glass completely dry. (This mixture can also be used for wind shields, bathroom mirrors, motorcycle guards, swimming masks or goggles, eye glasses, TV screens, ceiling fixtures, etc.) Cleans and protects in a single action. Helps prevent 85 – 90 % of unwanted fingerprints. TO PREVENT STREAKS, DILUTE PROPERLY!

NOTE: IF YOU GET STREAKS, OR A FOG THEN TO MUCH CLEANER HAS BEEN USED. TO FIX, SPRAY PLAIN WATER ON SURFACE AND BUFF WITH TERRY CLOTH TOWEL.

PLASTIC, PLEXIGLASS, FIBERGLASS, VINYL

Our Concentrate diluted 1 oz. to 31 oz. water is an excellent cleaner of all plastic products for porous and textured surfaces. Use a soft brush for all problem areas.

TO CLEAN JEWELRY

(DIAMONDS, GOLD, SILVER)

For the ultimate cleaning and care of fine jewelry, our Concentrate is a must. Dilute 1 oz. of Concentrate to 10 oz. water in a bowl or jar immerse jewelry for 5 minutes. Remove and scrub with old toothbrush. Rinse with water and buff dry with cotton cloth. The shine and sparkle will amaze you!

SWIMMING POOLS

Our Concentrate will remove sun tan lotions and body oils from upper walls of pool interior. Dilute Concentrate 1 oz. to 31 oz. water, spray on sponge and rub on walls. Before painting pool, our concentrate will remove dirt and grim for pool surface and is an excellent pre-paint bonder. Dilute concentrate 1 oz. to 31 oz. of water, stronger if desired. Scrub surface with brush and wipe off.

TO REMOVE CHEWING GUM, CANDLE WAX OR HARD GLUE

Take a pin or sharp instrument and puncture holes in object. Dilute Concentrate 1 oz. to 15 oz of water, spray on objects and let stand for 2 minutes to emulsify. Use nylon brush to help remove.

CARPETING

NOTE: Always test for colorfastness when using the Concentrate on carpets, upholstery, fabrics and spot cleaning.

The Concentrate can be used to clean carpeting either as a individual stain spot, or can be used to do the entire room. Some of the common stains our concentrate can remove are grease, wine, liquor, soda, pet stains, gum, oil, coffee, glue, paint, grape juice, candle wax, some inks, vomit, water stains and hair dye.

TO CLEAN CARPET WITHOUT MACHINE

1. Vacuum carpet.

2. Dilute 1 part Concentrate to 10 parts water for badly soiled carpet. For regular carpet cleaning use 1 part Concentrate to 15 parts water.

3. Apply with soft bristle brush or sponge mop to loosen soil.

4. Wipe badly soiled areas with sponge mop to loosen soil.

5. Vacuum.

TO CLEAN CARPET WITH MACHINE

(Machine with rotary brushes is best.)

1. Vacuum carpet.

2. Dilute Concentrate 1 part to 15 parts water, pre-spot heavily soiled areas.

3. Add same mixture to machine. For best results, lightly spray a 12 x 12 area with a garden sprayer before using machine. This gives it time to break up soil.

4. Use machine only- – move at slow pace.

CLEAN CARPET WITH STEAM EXTRACTION SYSTEM

The use of hot water or “steam extraction” systems have shown considerable growth in past years. Often referred to as “steam” cleaning, this system does not actually use steam, but rather hot water under pressure. This hot water is immediately vacuumed up, bring with it loosed and dissolved soil. Our Concentrate is excellent for this type of cleaning. Dilute 1 oz. Concentrate to 31 oz. water for this type of cleaning. If heavily soiled, you may want to go to a 1 oz. Concentrate to 15 oz. of water mixture.

TO CLEAN FURNITURE, UPHOLSTERY & AUTO INTERIOR

NOTE: Always test for colorfastness when using Zzzero or Wipe it Out on carpets, upholstery, fabric and spot cleaning.

1. Vacuum area to be cleaned.

2. Dilute Concentrate 1 oz. to 31 oz. water.

3. Spray mist cleaner on surface, let stand for 1 minute and wipe or pat dry with clean cloth. Repeat as necessary.

TO CLEAN VINYL & CONVERTIBLE TOPS

1. Dilute our concentrate 1 oz. to 31 oz. water. If heavily soiled, 1 oz. concentrate to 10 oz. water.

2. Spray mist of cleaner over area to be cleaned. (work in small area.)

3. Scrub top with brush giving the cleaner time to break up soil and mildew.

4. Rinse with clean water.

FOR PRE-WASH & LAUNDRY

To boost cleaning power of regular detergents (powder or liquid) on grass stained clothes, work clothes, diapers, grease spots or heavily soiled clothes, add 2 oz. Concentrate with the regular load. For tough stains, dilute the concentrate 1 part to 10 parts water and moisten problem area rub in and wait a few minutes. Put laundry in as usual.

TO CLEAN BOATS, MOTORCYCLES, ETC.

1. Dilute our concentrate 1 oz. to 7 oz. of water.

2. Apply with cloth or sponge, working soil loose.

3. Rinse thoroughly with pressure hose. Buff surface dry. (Do not clean metal in direct sun or when metal is hot.)

TO CLEAN CONCRETE SHOP FLOORS & DRIVES

DO NOT USE ON ASPHALT.

Dilute our concentrate 1 oz. to 31 oz. water. If heavily soiled dilute our concentrate 1 oz. per 10 oz. water using strong bristle brush. You may have to repeat if concrete is rough and grease has worked into rough areas. Allow five to ten minutes to break up soil and hose off. Repeat if necessary.

If fresh oil has absorbed into concrete it may leave a wet look although all surface oil is removed. Let dry a few days in hot sun and repeat. If concrete has totally absorbed soil, you will not be able to remove stain.

TO CLEAN METAL SURFACES

For mobile homes, aluminum sidings, gutters, camping trailers, RVs and semi-tractor washings:

1. Dilute concentrate 1 oz. to 31 oz. of water (if oxidation, water spots, mildew, grease, oil or diesel oil is present, dilute 1 oz. to 10 oz. water).

2. Dip sponge (sponge mop for higher areas) into solution and wipe clean.

3. Spray mist with hose and let dry or towel buff. you may want to spray with liquid wax after above procedure to bring to shine.

TO CLEAN FLOORS

Cleans all washable floors, including no-wax floors, linoleum, vinyl, ceramic tile, and all smooth painted and unpainted surfaces.

1. Dilute concentrate 1 oz. to 31 oz. water or 4 oz. per gallon in warm water.

2. Presoak heavily stained area and allow five minutes to soak.

3. Mop floor and allow to dry.

TO STRIP LINOLEUM, TILE AND WOOD FLOORS

1. Dilute concentrate 1 oz. to 10 oz. water: 1 oz. to 5 oz. for heavily waxed floors.

2. Sponge mop floor.

3. Let stand three to four minutes.

4. Use Scotch Brite scour pad if done by hand or strip with abrasive buffer.

5. Mop with 1 oz. to 31 oz. water and let dry.

TO DEGREASE CAR ENGINES

1. Dilute concentrate 1 part to 5 parts water.

2. Spray engine or engine parts when warm.

3. Let stand five minutes for our concentrate to break up grease, oil adn soil.

4. Rinse with pressure hose.

TO CLEAN OVENS, STOVE AND GRILLS

1. Heat up to 110*F.

2. Dilute Concentrate 1 part to 10 parts water. 1 part to 5 parts water if heavily soiled. Apply moderately.

3. Leave on for 5 minutes.

4. Let cool and wipe thoroughly using clean damp cloth. Use Scotch Brite scour pad if needed.

5. Repeat if necessary.

SPRAY-TYPE PARTS WASHER

1. Dilute 1 part concentrate to 5 parts water in tank.

2. Easily removes grease, oil and all other petroleum buildup.

HEATED DIP TANK

1. Dilute 1 part concentrate to 20 parts water.

2. Heat 160* F.

3. Replace caustic and acids in submerging systems.