Alternative to 303

[shadow-13x]

I see a visit to the dollar store in my future.

[Parasympathetic]

I use Mean Green from Dollar General. Spray it on, wait one minute, then wipe off.
Amazing stuff.

[killerkernrich]

I too use "awsome & the orange stuff" at the dollar store.

[jeffybear]

Does Awesome and Mean Green work well against mildew stains?

[Parasympathetic]

Does Awesome and Mean Green work well against mildew stains?

I had a butt cushion that had mold the only thing that worked was a combo of Mean Green then came back with white vinegar and magic eraser.
Next day I put 303 on it.

the vinegar will kill it and mean green will clean it off. Some also use a combo of vinegar and baking soda. I didn't think to try that this time, maybe next time.

[chill'nthemost]

I live in the high desert, so mold really isn't much of a concern. I started cleaning beer taps professionally at age 12 and took the tap service/food service over right out of high school when my dad became terminal. I expanded it and sold it 10 years later. We used to use TSP to clean beer lines for years. Painters have also used it since paint was invented it think. You can wash down a dirty wall and many times it will look like you just painted it. I would think it would be very effective on mold. You'll find it in the paint section of home improvement store

[killerkernrich]

is this the same stuff...??

[chill'nthemost]

That's the stuff. It's not as good as it was in the old day's as most states have banned phosphates. Most all automatic dishwasher chemicals used to have had phosphate too. Part of the reason dishwashers "don't clean like they used to" is because it's almost impossible to find detergent with phosphate. I guess it really is bad for the water because it if I recall doesn't breakdown.

[Parasympathetic]

That look like it is essentially baking soda, which is bicarbonate of soda. And the TSP has an extra salt.
Interesting, wonder how good it works.


*edited cause i didn't make any sense the first time.

[chill'nthemost]

That look like it is essentially baking soda, which is bicarbonate of soda. And the TSP has an extra salt.
Interesting, wonder how good it works.


*edited cause i didn't make any sense the first time.

I don't know.......TSP will burn the heck out of your hands without gloves

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trisodium_phosphate

[Parasympathetic]

Ya, but I wonder if the stuff he shows on the package of the current TSP would do that? Two completely different compounds.

newer stuff is sodium sesquicarbonate - Na3H(CO3)2

Old stuff is trisoduim phosphate - Na3PO4

Somebody buy some and see.

[Leisure Kraft]

Is there anything else I can put on my seats similar to 303 protectant? I need something I can pick up locally. My shopping options are Walmart, an auto parts store, and ace hardware. I just want something to get thru the weekend.

I'm the one who goes out there and cleans our pontoon boats on the lot and I like the MaryKate 4x Spray Away for the cleaning job and the Mequiar's Vinyl & Rubber Cleaner/Conditioner to finish the job.