Pro Contractors Solvent™
Safely removes caulk, silicone, roof tar, floor adhesive, fresh paint and much more.
From virtually any surface.
Removes
Asphalt
Bike Grease
Bumper Stickers
Cable Jelly
Carbon Black
Carpet Adhesive
Caulk
Chewing Gum
Contact Cement
Diesel Soot
Duct Tape
Foam (Wet Expanding)
Grease
Heel & Scuff Marks
Hot Melt Glue
Labels & Tape
Lacquer (Wet)
Latex Adhesive
Oil
Oil-Based Paint & Stain (Fresh)
Petroleum Jelly
Plumber’s Putty
Resins & Rosins
Roof Cement
Silicone
Soap Scum
Stainless Steel Sink Grime
Synthetic Lubricants
Tar (Roof/Road)
Waxes
Wood Seal
And More
From virtually any surface including automobiles, dry paint, glass, porcelain, fiberglass, vinyl, wood and much more. Even from laundry, skin and hair. See directions below for list of prohibited surfaces.
NO HARMFUL VAPORS • No Benzene • No Xylene No Phosphates • No Toluene • No Chlorinated Solvents • Non-Corrosive • Non-Toxic • POWERFUL, YET GENTLE ON EQUIPMENT AND SURFACES.
Hard Surfaces
Not recommended for use on: acrylic and some plastics, uncoated wallpaper, butyl, suede & leather (will darken), silk, elastic items and khaki-colored fabric. On rubber, wash off after use.
Apply. In most cases, let sit 20-30 seconds.
Wipe or scrape.
Rinse.
For tougher applications such as caulk, silicone and hardened floor adhesives, let sit 10-25 minutes before wiping. KEEP MOIST WITH INTERMITTENT SPRAYING and determine timing of bond release. Once determined, apply in necessary volume according to size of surface area.
IMPORTANT: Make sure surfaces that produce heat are cool before using CONTRACTORS SOLVENT on them. After use on equipment or elements that produce heat, remove product thoroughly with mild soap and water AND LET DRY BEFORE USING.
Before reapplying new adhesive to cleaned surface, make sure CONTRACTORS SOLVENT is rinsed and removed thoroughly, with water, or mild soap and water, and dry.
Laundry
Not recommended on suede & leather (will darken), silk, elastic items and khaki-colored fabric.
Gently remove excess problem from fabric.
Saturate problem area on both sides of fabric (let work 1-2 minutes).
Blot area with paper towel.
Re-spray and launder according to item manufacturer’s directions.
Carpet, Upholstery
IMPORTANT: DO NOT APPLY LIQUID DIRECTLY TO CARPET OR UPHOLSTERY OR ALLOW TO WET OR REACH CARPET BACKING. Use at your own risk on carpet.
Always test on an inconspicuous area.
Apply to clean cloth.
Blot problem area until removed.
Rinse with water.
Blot dry with clean cloth or paper towel.
For best results, extract with wet/dry vac, Bissell, etc.
FAQ’s
(Click on each question for the answer.)What are the primary differences between PRO CONTRACTORS SOLVENT™, CITRUS SOLUTION™ AND LAUNDRY SAVER™? +
PRO CONTRACTORS’ SOLVENT is a stronger version of CITRUS SOLUTION and removes even tougher challenges including caulk, cured silicone, water seal, roofing tar, asphalt and fresh expanding insulation foam.
CITRUS SOLUTION is better suited for everyday icky, sticky, gooey, oily, waxy, household and school related challenges on skin, clothing, carpet and upholstery. It has more rinsability (which helps when used on laundry) and doesn’t usually require a soap and water rinse like similar products. It also removes A LOT MORE challenges such as pasta sauces, fresh paints and stains and even bug residue.
LAUNDRY SAVER will remove much of what CITRUS SOLUTION removes but targets more specific protein, grease, oil, mustard and even baby-related stains. CITRUS SOLUTION and LAUNDRY SAVER are wonderful complements to each other as they collectively remove over 95% of the tougher household and laundry stains you may encounter...EVEN AFTER THE DRYER.
Can I use CONTRACTORS SOLVENT on my automobile to remove sap, asphalt, tar and adhesives? +
YES. CONTRACTORS SOLVENT will not harm dry paint or clear-coat finishes. This product is an excellent wax remover so after removing asphalt, grease and tar, you may want to rewax your vehicle. To clean interior stains, use the instructions for carpeting and upholstery. CONTRACTORS SOLVENT may also be used on vinyl and non-tinted glass since tint is usually applied with adhesive. Be sure to wash CONTRACTORS SOLVENT off vinyl and rubber surfaces after use.
Can I use CONTRACTORS SOLVENT on dry paint? +
Yes, even to remove wet oil-based paint and stain. YES. PRO CONTRACTORS SOLVENT will not harm dry paint or clear-coat finishes. This product is an excellent wax remover so after removing asphalt, grease and tar, you may want to rewax your vehicle. To clean interior stains, use the instructions for carpeting and upholstery. PRO CONTRACTORS SOLVENT may also be used on vinyl and non-tinted glass since tint is usually applied with adhesive. Be sure to wash PRO CONTRACTORS SOLVENT off vinyl and rubber surfaces after use.
Can I use PRO CONTRACTORS SOLVENT™ to remove protective paper adhesive to clear acrylic plexiglass? +
Yes, it will remove most protective paper adhesives from hard surfaces including clear acrylic plexiglass. This said, there are actually different grades of plexiglass, some of which can degrade quicker with moisture or environmental influence, including adhesives, so PLEASE TEST IN AN INCONSPICUOUS AREA FIRST before applying in volume.
The quickest and simplest way to test is spray or wipe Pro Contractors’ Solvent on a small area and wipe off. Then apply a small amount of water to rinse the surface and dry with a non-abrasive cloth. If in 5-10 minutes there is no sign of degradation ie. "cloudy or smoked” plastic then this surface should be fine.
Please note that, by itself and unlike abrasive cloths, Pro Contractors’ Solvent WILL NOT ETCH PLASTIC as it is non-abrasive, non-corrosive and will not harm most water tolerant surfaces including dry paint, clear coats and glass.
Can I use CONTRACTORS SOLVENT on heated surfaces such as engines, equipment and power tools? +
YES, just make sure the surface is off and cool before applying, and be sure to rinse PRO CONTRACTORS SOLVENT off completely before reheating the surface.
Can I use PRO CONTRACTORS SOLVENT on porous hard surfaces such as concrete, unsealed stone and similar decorative rock? +
Typically YES, however, the more porous the hard surface is, the more additional soap and water rinses may be required. Oils, tar, greases, asphalts and other oily challenges can deeply penetrate even hard porous surfaces making them very difficult to remove. Especially those with tiny cracks and crevices. This is largely due to extra lift necessary to fully counter these highly absorbant materials.
While PRO CONTRACTORS SOLVENT is exceptional at removing these spills from most surfaces, including porous, caution should be used with extra-porous surfaces such as decorative stones, unsealed tile and brick.
For EXTRA porous hard surfaces such as these, first apply PRO CONTRACTORS SOLVENT in an inconspicuous area using the techniques below. Measure this success before applying PRO CONTRACTORS SOLVENT on a greater scale.
Because PRO CONTRACTORS SOLVENT contains no water, only 100% active ingredients including very light essential oils, it is also an excellent penetrant, dissolving oils and tougher greasy spills in tiny cracks and crevices. However, it too must be completely rinsed and removed after completing its task.
Generally, a soap and water rinse is sufficient to fully rinse PRO CONTRACTORS SOLVENT out of the porous surface after it has successfully removed the stain. (On non-porous and lightly-porous surfaces, only water is usually required as a rinse.)
In some cases where the hard surface is extra absorbant and porous, it may be necessary to follow multiple soap and water rinses with a hearty degreasing wash from Pro De-Solv-it® Cleaner Degreaser or Simple Green®. These products will help lift any remaining oils from the extra-porous surface.
Applying water (preferably warm or steamed) with as much force as possible through a garden hose sprayer or a high pressure sprayer (with ample PSI) will also aid removing any remaining oils.