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Rust Removers

Restore rusted metal surfaces to their original state.

Powder Removers


Bottle	Jug	Packet	Pail

Use powder rust removers to clean surface stains. Mix with water and apply to a wet surface with a brush or sponge. Rinse with clean water once stains are gone. They can also be used inside tanks and water heaters.

Container							Each
Size, fl. oz.	Net Wt.	Type	Solution Type	Approx. Coverage, ft²	For Removing		1-11	12-Up
22	—	Bottle	Water Based	350	Rust	7544T51	00000	00000

							Each
76	—	Jug	Water Based	1,000	Rust	7544T102	00000	0
—	4 oz.	Packet	Water Based	60	Rust	7544T101	0000	0
—	50 lb.	Pail	Water Based	12,000	Rust	7544T103	000000	0

Graffiti Removers


Aerosol Can	Spray Bottle	Canister

Remove graffiti, paint, and varnish from most surfaces.

Wipes—Wipes remove graffiti in one step. They're abrasive yet nonscratching. However, they may remove or damage gloss coatings.

Aerosol Can—Removers in the aerosol can may remove paint and varnish from the original surface.

Spray Bottle—Removers in the spray bottle may remove latex paint from the original surface.

Cannot Be Sold To—Product regulations restrict sales to the listed areas.

	Container			Wipe								Each		Package
	Type	Size, fl. oz.	Net Wt., oz.	Lg.	Wd.	Wipes per Container	Solution Type	Harshness	For Use On	For Removing	Cannot Be Sold To		Each	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Liquids



		Aerosol Can	—	13	—	—	—	Solvent Based	Harsh	Aluminum, Asphalt, Ceramic, Chrome, Concrete, Galvanized Steel, Glass, Iron, Porcelain, Stainless Steel, Steel, Stone	Graffiti, Ink	—	6360T21	000000	12	6360T214	0000000


		Spray Bottle	22	—	—	—	—	Water Based	Moderate	Aluminum, Asphalt, Ceramic, Chrome, Concrete, Fiberglass, Galvanized Steel, Glass, Iron, Plastic, Porcelain, Stainless Steel, Steel, Stone, Vinyl Plastic	Graffiti, Ink	Canada	6360T242	00000	—	———	0


		Wipes



				Canister	—	—	12"	9 1/2"	40	Solvent Based	Moderate	Aluminum, Asphalt, Ceramic, Chrome, Concrete, Galvanized Steel, Glass, Iron, Porcelain, Stainless Steel, Steel, Stone	Graffiti, Ink	Outside United States	6360T27	00000	—	———	0

Carpet- and Upholstery-Stain Removers

These cleaners lift stains on contact without leaving a soapy residue.

	Container
	Type	Size, fl. oz.	Solution Type	Harshness	For Use On	For Removing		Each
Liquids



		Bottle	32	Water Based	Mild	Carpet, Fabric	Blood Stains, Dirt	7106T3	000000

Simple Green Carpet Cleaners

Pull dirt, grime, and stains from carpet and rugs. Use cleaners to spot clean or with carpet cleaning machines.

	Container
	Type	Size, gal.	Solution Type	Harshness	For Use On	For Removing		Each
Liquid Concentrates



		Jug	1	Water Based	Moderate	Carpet	Dirt, Grease, Oil	7066T21	000000

Mold and Mildew Cleaners

These clinging gels eliminate mold stains and can be used on most surfaces, including grout, concrete, and brick.

	Container							Each
	Type	Size, fl. oz.	Solution Type	Harshness	For Use On	For Removing		1-11	12-Up
Gels



		Spray Bottle	32	Water Based	Moderate	Aluminum, Carpet, Ceramic, Chrome, Concrete, Fabric, Fiberglass, Galvanized Steel, Glass, Painted Surfaces, Plastic, Porcelain, Stainless Steel, Steel, Vinyl Plastic	Dirt, Soap Scum, Mold and Mildew	7989T5	000000	00000

Oil, Grease, and Dirt Laundry Stain Removers

Treat heavy oil and grease stains before washing uniforms, aprons, and other fabrics. Pour directly onto stains or add a spray bottle head (sold separately) to the bottle to apply.

Cannot Be Sold To—Stain removers cannot be sold to the areas listed due to local chemical regulations.

	Laundry Stain Removers											Spray Bottle Heads
	Container						Each		Package
	Type	Size, fl. oz.	Solution Type	Harshness	For Use On	Cannot Be Sold To		Each	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Liquids



		Bottle	32	Water Based	Mild	Fabric	Washington	3144N11	000000	6	3144N12	000000	1	40155T16	00000

Stencil Ink Removers

Bottle

Remove excess ink from applicators and rubber stamps after use.

Cannot Be Sold to Canada—Removers cannot be sold to Canada due to local chemical regulations.

	Container
	Type	Size, fl. oz.	Solution Type	Harshness	For Use On	For Removing	Cannot Be Sold To		Each
Liquids



		Bottle	32	Solvent Based	Moderate	Rubber	Grease, Oil, Ink, Wax	Canada	8626T12	000000

Marker and Ink Removers

Spray

Bottle

Remove marker, pen, and ink stains from a wide range of surfaces, including metal, plastic, carpet, and tile.

Note: May remove latex paint from the original surface.

Cannot Be Sold to Canada—Removers cannot be sold to Canada due to local chemical regulations.

	Container
	Type	Size, fl. oz.	Solution Type	Harshness	For Use On	For Removing	Cannot Be Sold To		Each
Liquids



		Spray Bottle	22	Water Based	Moderate	Aluminum, Carpet, Ceramic, Chrome, Concrete, Fabric, Fiberglass, Galvanized Steel, Glass, Iron, Plastic, Porcelain, Stainless Steel, Steel, Stone, Terrazzo, Vinyl Plastic	Ink	Canada	6360T241	000000

Urine Removers

Remove urine odors and stains from restroom drains, fixtures, and tiles. These removers use enzymes to break down messes that cause odors.

	Urine Removers											Optional Spray Heads
	Container									Each
	Type	Size, fl. oz.	Primary Chemical	Solution Type	Harshness	For Use On	For Removing	Scent		1-4	5-Up		Each
Liquids



		Bottle	32	Enzyme	Water Based	Harsh	Grout, Tiles, Chrome, Porcelain, Stainless Steel	Odors, Uric Acid	Cinnamon-Citrus	1223N11	00000	00000	3315T72	00000

Glycerin

Commonly used as an antifreeze, solvent, plasticizer, moistening agent, and pressure gauge fluid. Also known as technical-grade chemicals, these industrial-grade chemicals are not suitable for food or medicinal use.

	Container
	Size	Type	Material	Form	CAS No.		Each
Glycerin—99%



		1 pt.	Bottle	Plastic	Liquid	56-81-5	3190K816	000000


		1 gal.	Bottle	Plastic	Liquid	56-81-5	3190K711	00000
		5 gal.	Pail	Plastic	Liquid	56-81-5	3190K293	000000

Lime Stain Removers


Spray Bottle	Jug

Remove lime and hard-water stains with these nonfoaming cleaners. They can be used on most surfaces, including metal and plastic.

	Container						Each		Package
	Type	Size	Solution Type	Harshness	For Use On	For Removing		Each	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Liquids



		Spray Bottle	32 fl. oz.	Water Based	Moderate	Aluminum, Ceramic, Chrome, Concrete, Fiberglass, Galvanized Steel, Glass, Plastic, Porcelain, Stainless Steel, Steel, Vinyl Plastic	Lime Stains, Scale, Soap Scum	98045T185	00000	12	98045T186	000000


		Jug	1 gal.	Water Based	Moderate	Aluminum, Ceramic, Chrome, Concrete, Fiberglass, Galvanized Steel, Glass, Plastic, Porcelain, Stainless Steel, Steel, Vinyl Plastic	Lime Stains, Scale, Soap Scum	98045T36	00000	—	———	0

Automatic Toilet Bowl Cleaners


Tank Mount	Bowl Mount

Keep toilets fresh between deep cleanings—these cleaners remove stains and deodorize with every flush. They use blue dye to color the water. When the color fades, it’s time for a replacement.

Tank Mount—Drop these cleaners in tanks. They use detergents instead of harsh chlorine bleach, so they’re gentler on toilet components. However, they may still degrade rubber parts over time.

Bowl Mount—Hang these cleaners on toilet rims near the water flow. They contain enzymes that help break down organic matter.

Detergent—Ideal for routine cleaning, these non-acidic cleaners remove light stains but struggle with heavy buildup.

											Each		Package
	Wd.	Dp.	Ht.	Primary Chemical	Additive	Harshness	For Use On	For Removing	Scent	Useful Life, mo.		Each	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Tank Mount







				Blocks

				3 1/4"	1 1/2"	6 5/8"	Detergent	—	Moderate	Porcelain	Dirt, Odors	Evergreen	5	7072T13	00000	12	7072T23	000000


				Bowl Mount







								Blocks

								1 1/2"	1 1/4"	2 1/2"	Detergent	Enzyme	Mild	Porcelain, Stainless Steel	Dirt, Odors	Evergreen	1	7072T14	0000	12	7072T24	00000

Toilet Bowl and Urinal Cleaners


Squeeze Bottle	Packet

Eliminate stains and odors from toilets and urinals to keep your bathrooms fresh and clean.

Packet—Easier to handle than liquid cleaners, these packets eliminate the risk of spilling hazardous chemicals. Drop a packet into your toilet bowl and let it dissolve before scrubbing.

Hydrochloric Acid (9%)—The most common cleaner, this acid removes tough stains, mineral buildups, and rust. Handle with care—it will damage metal fixtures.

Hydrochloric Acid (10% to 30%)—Our strongest cleaner, this acid works best against hard water deposits. Handle with care—it will damage metal fixtures.

Phosphoric Acid—Less corrosive than hydrochloric acid but nearly as effective. Use this acid on stainless steel and porcelain.

Citric Acid—The mildest and safest cleaner, this acid removes stains and mineral deposits. It may need to sit on tough stains longer or require repeated applications.

Detergent—Ideal for routine cleaning, these non-acidic cleaners remove light stains but struggle with heavy buildup.

Container
Type	Size, fl. oz.	Net Wt., oz.	Primary Chemical	Solution Type	Harshness	For Use On	For Removing	Scent	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.







			Liquids

			Squeeze Bottle	24	—	Citric Acid (3% to 7%)	Water Based	Mild	Porcelain, Stainless Steel	Dirt, Lime Stains, Odors, Scale	Cedar	1	98575T89	00000


			Squeeze Bottle	24	—	Citric Acid (3% to 7%)	Water Based	Mild	Porcelain, Stainless Steel	Dirt, Lime Stains, Odors, Scale	Cedar	6	98575T111	00000
			Squeeze Bottle	32	—	Hydrochloric Acid (9%)	Water Based	Harsh	Porcelain	Dirt, Lime Stains, Odors, Rust, Scale	Sassafras	1	98575T229	0000
			Squeeze Bottle	32	—	Hydrochloric Acid (9%)	Water Based	Harsh	Porcelain	Dirt, Lime Stains, Odors, Rust, Scale	Sassafras	12	98575T954	00000
			Squeeze Bottle	32	—	Hydrochloric Acid (10% to 30%)	Water Based	Harsh	Porcelain	Dirt, Lime Stains, Odors, Rust, Scale	Wintergreen	1	7518T11	0000
			Squeeze Bottle	32	—	Hydrochloric Acid (10% to 30%)	Water Based	Harsh	Porcelain	Dirt, Lime Stains, Odors, Rust, Scale	Wintergreen	12	7518T113	00000
			Squeeze Bottle	32	—	Phosphoric Acid (20%)	Water Based	Harsh	Porcelain, Stainless Steel	Dirt, Lime Stains, Odors, Rust, Scale	Cherry Almond	1	98575T611	0000
			Squeeze Bottle	32	—	Phosphoric Acid (20%)	Water Based	Harsh	Porcelain, Stainless Steel	Dirt, Lime Stains, Odors, Rust, Scale	Cherry Almond	12	98575T612	00000
			Squeeze Bottle	32	—	Detergent	Water Based	Moderate	Porcelain, Stainless Steel	Dirt, Odors	Fresh	1	98575T114	0000
			Squeeze Bottle	32	—	Detergent	Water Based	Moderate	Porcelain, Stainless Steel	Dirt, Odors	Fresh	12	98575T115	00000




					Powders

					Packet	—	0.5	Detergent	Water Based	Moderate	Porcelain, Stainless Steel	Dirt, Odors	Floral	90	98575T112	00000


					Packet	—	0.5	Detergent	Water Based	Moderate	Porcelain, Stainless Steel	Dirt, Odors	Floral	180	98575T113	00000