[Rainger99]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

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]

Originally Posted by metoo21

What is the active ingredient in Snocap?

Oxalic Acid

[deborahcme]

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]

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]

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[Cindirella]

White Ox

[morchol]

Iron Out in a spray bottle. Doesn’t take much. Simple, effective and fast!

[Wondering]

Originally Posted by bobeaston

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]

Originally Posted by Rainger99

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

From the same potable water line that supplies their house water.

[coconutmama]

Originally Posted by Mr.Big

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]

Originally Posted by deborahcme

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]

Originally Posted by NoMo50

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]

Originally Posted by juddfl

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]

Originally Posted by metoo21

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]

Originally Posted by Bilyclub

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.