How big an area can Paint Remover be used on?

It can be used on any sized area and we always advise that you use some on an area you cant see before you start the whole job to ensure it doesn’t damage the surface of the material you want to remove the paint from.

How do you apply Paint Removers?

Apply a thick and even coat of paint remover over the surface of a small section using a cheap paintbrush. You would normally leave for around 20 – 30 minutes until the layers of paint start to bubble and lift but the instructions will tell you this. When it has bubbled and lifted you can gently remove it with a plastic scraper, being careful not to scratch the surface you are removing it from. If the paint layers are not coming off easily then apply a second coat of paint remover. Always wear gloves, wear clothes to ensure your skin is covered and goggles to protect your eyes when you are stripping paint.

What is in most Paint Removers?

Common chemicals and solvents used in paint removers include; methylene chloride, acetone, toluene, methanol, N-methyl-pyrrolidone, sodium hydroxide and ammonia hydroxide as well as solvents including; isopropyl alcohol, acetone, lacquer thinner and epoxy. These ingredients are harmful if they come into contact with your skin, eyes or if inhaled so you should research your paint removing product thoroughly before you start. Trade Strip Paint and Varnish Remover is a revolutionary unique innovative water-based paint stripper that is safer to use and the environment compared to conventional hazardous paint remover solvents.

Can Paint Removers be used to remove all types of paint?

Paint removers should remove both oil and water based paint, powder paints, lacquers, enamels & polyurethanes from metal surfaces, however, it does depend on the product that you use so always check the label first.

Can I use Paint Remover at home or do I need a specialist to do it?

You can use paint removers at home but you should always read the instructions carefully and wear protective clothing to cover your skin and eyes. Try using Trade Strip Paint Remover which is a water-based, non-toxic and non-hazardous paint stripper which makes it safe to use as well as being very effective.

Are Paint Removers harmful?

The majority of paint removers contain strong chemicals and solvents and these can be harmful to your skin, eyes and when inhaled. Trade Strip Paint Remover is a water-based, non-toxic and non-hazardous paint stripper which makes it safe to use as well as being very effective.

Are Paint Removers toxic?

Most traditional paint removers are toxic and contain harmful chemicals, however, Trade Strip Paint Remover is a safe, water-based, non-toxic and hazardous paint remover.

Do you need to protect your eyes when using Paint Removers?

Always wear goggles when you are using paint removers and if the solution goes in your eyes then wash them immediately and read the label to see if you need to do anything else.

What is the best Paint Remover?

Trade Strip is the best paint and varnish remover and is ideal for use in the home or for trade and industrial use. Most DCM-free paint strippers have just replaced one hazardous solvent with another, however, Eco Solutions patented technology removes the hazardous solvent content and replaces it with water.

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November 25, 2021June 8, 2020 by Eco Solutions

Garden DIY During Lockdown discussed by Eco solutions

Sorting your garden during lockdown will make you feel better when the nice weather comes back to us again. The weather forecast is a bit cooler over the next week or so, so it’s the ideal time to get your garden DIY done so you can sit back and enjoy it when the hot weather returns. Read our “Garden DIY During Lockdown” and it will not only give you ideas of how to spruce up your garden but also give you the best way to do it with lots of hints and tips.

It might be cleaning your patio, decking, upcycling & revamping your garden furniture, stripping and painting external door frames, doors and woodwork. Weeding, cutting back, deep cleaning your BBQ, planting, painting your fence or creating a compost, the options are endless and there’s no time like the present to tackle your outdoor space or Garden DIY.

Starting and finishing Garden DIY or a cleaning and tidying project will give you a sense of achievement and purpose which is a really positive thing in these different times. It will keep your mind and body active and give you a huge amount of satisfaction when you’ve finished each job.

First of all, you should plan your garden whether it’s big or small. It’s a good idea to walk around and see how you can divide it into different areas and spaces, much like you have in your home and then make a list of the Garden DIY jobs that you need to get done. Don’t start adding things to your space until you’ve got your existing jobs done otherwise it will get cluttered and you won’t feel like you are achieving the result you want even though you will be progressing.

Garden Zones

Gardens always look better when they have strong landscaped lines and by having different areas and zones within the space. Use different materials like wood, stones, patio slabs to create interesting and interlocking zones. If you have a grassed area within your garden then why not change its shape into a circle, square, rectangle or even zig-zag stair-like edges. Mark your shape out with string, leave it and keep going back to it to make sure you are happy with the size and shape and then use a spade to cut away the excess grass. It’s not a massively difficult job, however, it will be much harder if the ground is really dry so always take this into consideration when starting. When you’ve finished and you have the shape you are happy with then edge the area with stones or patio slabs to make a distinct edge.

February 4, 2022April 21, 2020 by Eco Solutions

DIY Ideas During Lockdown discussed by Eco Solutions

During this lockdown more and more people are using their time to revamp their homes, decorate, do some DIY, sort out their gardens and give everything a deep clean, and these are often the things that we don’t have the time to do. We’ve got loads of ideas and inspiration for you for all your DIY Ideas During Lockdown. So there’s never been more opportunity to take on some of those interior and exterior jobs yourself that you’ve been meaning to do for so long. Starting and finishing a DIY or cleaning project often gives you a real sense of achievement and purpose which is a really positive thing in these strange and different times. It will keep your mind and body active and give you satisfaction when each job is done.

DIY Jobs During Lockdown

DIY – Decorating – Painting, Wallpapering & Freshening Up

Have you been meaning to decorate a room for ages? If so now is the ideal time to get started, maybe repaint and freshen up a bedroom, bathroom, hallway, lounge, dining room, kitchen toilet, utility room, conservatory or teach yourself how to wallpaper using youtube videos to help you.

Use the internet to search for different room ideas, colour combinations and inspiration, Pinterest is a great site for this and you can see colour, wallpaper and furniture ideas.

Some DIY shops are delivering and some are offering a click and collect service at this time so if you get your painting and wallpapering done now you can always replace your flooring and furniture if you need to when lockdown is lifted.

If you just need to freshen up up your skirtings then Grime Go is a great product to use, just spray it on, leave it for 10 minutes, wipe it clean with a damp cloth and all those dirt and scuff marks will disappear. If you want to freshen up your sofa, armchairs or carpets then again Grime Go is a brilliant product for cleaning fabric and carpet and removing stains that may have been there for years. Just spray it on leave it to work its magic for 20 minutes and then wipe away with warm water, giving any hard to remove stains a scrub.

February 4, 2022July 8, 2019 by Eco Solutions

Find out everything you need to know with our Clean & Remove Hints & Tips

We have all had those dreaded times when you have been painting and the paint has splashed onto something it shouldn’t have, you have burnt the bottom of your iron or you have left the kids for a minute doing crafts and you have come back and there is glue on your dining room table or they have drawn a masterpiece (in their eyes!) on your sofa. Well, don’t worry we have included some of the cleaning nightmares you may have had in our Clean & Remove Hints & Tips including some traditional ways for cleaning as well as the best Eco Solution Product to remove anything you need to.

How to remove crayon from your painted walls

Have you ever left your children for just a minute and come back and they have drawn a crayon masterpiece on your walls, bath, table or patio slabs? If you have then you will understand the dread of how you will remove it. If you paint over crayon on a painted wall when the paint dries you will still see it underneath and if you try to wash it with soap on a fabric material the soap won’t lift the waxy crayon away from the cloth.

So this is one we haven’t tried ourselves and it may well be an old wives tale but, rub some mayonnaise on the crayon marks and let it soak in for several minutes and then wipe the surface clean with a damp cloth. We aren’t sure though if this will leave a grease mark though so we wouldn’t advise that you use this method on fabric.

Our tried and tested solution is to use Eco Solutions Grime Go. Simply spray the water-based solution on the area, leave for 5 minutes and wipe clean. If the crayon is deeply engrained then you may need to do it a couple of times for the crayon to lift and be wiped away.

How to Remove Wax

We have probably all done it, you light a lovely smelling candle and the hot wax drips onto your floor, dining room table, kitchen worktop or garden table.

Hot wax isn’t hot enough to damage your furniture or worktop, however, the colour of the candle can leave stains on surfaces so you need to remove it as quickly as you can. The tricky part is removing it without scratching the surface it’s on, so we would advise you not to scrape it off when the wax is hard.

Some people say you should soften the dried wax with a hairdryer on a low to medium heat, always keeping the hairdryer 3 to 4 inches away from the surface so you don’t make any further marks. when the wax is soft blot it with a soft cloth. Next, mix 1/2 cup of white vinegar with 1 cup of water and dip a soft cloth into the mixture and gently wipe away any of the wax left. This should clean the wax away and you can then clean your surface with your normal cleaner. The downside to this solution is the vinegar will leave a strong smell which will linger around for a long time and it doesn’t always lift the wax from the deeper grains of the surface.

Eco Solutions GrimeGo! is the perfect and easy cleaning solution for this job, you simply soften the wax with a hairdryer, again not on a hot setting, blot as much of it as you can away and then spray the softened wax with Grime Go. Leave it to work its wonders for a few minutes and then wipe clean with a soft damp cloth. It really is that easy.

February 4, 2022June 6, 2019 by Eco Solutions

Paint Remover FAQ’s discussed by Eco Solutions

When you want to redecorate and you need to remove the paint or surface on a wall or ceiling it is a tough job and you need to know everything you can to make sure you don’t make it harder for yourself. Our Paint Remover FAQ’s will tell you everything you need to know before you start the job which will make your preparation easy and enjoyable.

What is Paint Remover?

Paint removers are also referred to as paint strippers and its purpose is to remove layers of paint, varnish or coatings from a surface whilst also cleaning the underlying surface. Using paint remover is often quicker than sanding a surface down, it enables you to get into awkward areas and doesn’t create dust. It can be used for personal and trade use and is now used a lot for upcycling furniture although be aware that a lot of paint removers contain a lot of harmful chemicals and toxins.

What does Paint Remover do?

Paint Removers do exactly what it says and removes paint from a surface including floors, doors, doors frames and furniture inside or out.

Why would you need to use Paint Remover?

If you don’t remove the old layers of paint on a surface first then when you apply a coat of paint the surface won’t be smooth and flat and the old layers of paint will lift and flake which will lift and flake your new layers.

What can Paint Remover be used on?

Paint removers can be used on wood, metal and masonry. We would always advise that you do a patch test in an area that won’t be seen before you start to ensure it doesn’t damage or mark the surface you want to refresh.

Garden DIY During Lockdown discussed by Eco solutions

Garden Zones

DIY Ideas During Lockdown discussed by Eco Solutions

DIY Jobs During Lockdown

DIY – Decorating – Painting, Wallpapering & Freshening Up

Find out everything you need to know with our Clean & Remove Hints & Tips

How to remove crayon from your painted walls

How to Remove Wax

Paint Remover FAQ’s discussed by Eco Solutions

What is Paint Remover?

What does Paint Remover do?

Why would you need to use Paint Remover?

What can Paint Remover be used on?

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