Isaac B 14 Report post Posted September 14, 2009 I have to prep some wood for stain. Lots of Moss, mold & mildew on unfinished fir. I need to kill the algae then hydroxide it. Is there a way to neutralize bleach? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Adrian 155 Report post Posted September 14, 2009 You can boost your SH with Hydroxide and then neutralize with ox or citralic afterward. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Isaac B 14 Report post Posted September 14, 2009 Wont it react and get hot, potential to warp the wood? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Adrian 155 Report post Posted September 14, 2009 Yes, it will get hot. Hydroxide does that with or without ( bleach ). I have never had it warp wood. I have to make some pretty hot batches sometimes. How are you applying it? Do a test area with a small mix and see how it works for you. Adjust your mix to the test area when you hit the entire area. Then neutralize. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Isaac B 14 Report post Posted September 14, 2009 I will use a pump up for the hydrox, and xjet the hypo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Adrian 155 Report post Posted September 14, 2009 You could probably save a step by mixing the two and xjetting at once. It will just have to be mixed a bit hotter than the pump due to the water to mix ratio from the xjet. The pump sprayer will be hot to the touch for sure as will the jug for xjet. Spray it. Let it dwell. neutralize. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Isaac B 14 Report post Posted September 14, 2009 Thanks bro, I'll give it a shot! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Adrian 155 Report post Posted September 14, 2009 show us some pics when you finish!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Isaac B 14 Report post Posted September 14, 2009 Ya, I will take pics. I am building my portfolio for wood restoration. I can't stain right now as I need a CCB license for that (winter project). Next spring I will launch a restoration division. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 big mike 14 Report post Posted September 14, 2009 UMMMM, maybe I missed something here but why are you using Hydroxide at all? You mention mold, mildew and moss, but not stripping old stain. Why would you use hydroxide?? All you will do is ensure LOTS of fuzzies. The bleach will kill the stuff growing on the pine, and will brighten it as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Adrian 155 Report post Posted September 14, 2009 (edited) UMMMM, maybe I missed something here but why are you using Hydroxide at all? You mention mold, mildew and moss, but not stripping old stain. Why would you use hydroxide?? All you will do is ensure LOTS of fuzzies. The bleach will kill the stuff growing on the pine, and will brighten it as well. I don't think you missed anything. I based my responses to his first sentence. ..have to prep some wood for stain..... I guess I assumed that there was old stain to be taken off. Edited September 14, 2009 by Adrian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Isaac B 14 Report post Posted October 1, 2009 Heres some pics before after stained Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
I have to prep some wood for stain. Lots of Moss, mold & mildew on unfinished fir. I need to kill the algae then hydroxide it. Is there a way to neutralize bleach?
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