How To Mix Dot Cleaner
Before you begin
Note the volume on the Dot pouch. If the Dot pouch says “Makes 1 Gal,” then you will mix the content of the pouch with 1 Gallon of water.
Dot is designed to work with your existing spray system and remediation process. The instructions below will be based on mixing multiple gallons in a bucket. Please contact us for assistance adapting these instructions for your process.
WEAR PPE! Workers should wear appropriate PPE for the space and job.
What You’ll Need
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Scissors/knife
Mixing Equipment
Spraying Equipment
PPE
Recommended Tools
Paint mixer
Bucket (for mixing multiple gallons of Dot)
Scrub Brush
Drop cloths, rags, and microfiber towels
Mixing Dot
Gather necessary materials
Assess the area to be cleaned to estimate the amount of product you will need (For instructions for specific types of remediation work, see How to Use Dot Cleaner On The Jobsite)
Fill mixing container with the hottest water available.
Cut open ONLY Side A of pouch and pour contents into the water. Stir with paint mixer (recommended) until fully dissolved. Powder typically dissolves in 1-3 minutes.
Cut open Side B of pouch and pour contents into the mixed solution. Stir again until fully dissolved. Side B typically dissolves in seconds.
Pour Dot cleaner mixed solution into your spraying equipment.
Once combined, the product is ready to use and will provide peak performance for approximately 2-3 hours.
Remove excess buildup
applying dot
Every job is different. Before spraying, we recommend removing excessive buildup, following IICRC standards. Then, apply Dot to mold staining. In most cases, a single application of Dot is effective, but stubborn staining sometimes requires a second application and additional scrubbing.
Once applied, Dot continues to work (and visual results keep improving) until surfaces are dry.
Example spraying equipment featuring a 5 gallon keg and compressed air system.
Tips For Success
Mixing Well: We recommend the use of a large bucket for mixing, and a power drill and paint mixer to reduce mixing time.
Water Access on Job Site: If accessing water on site is an issue, the Oxidizer (Side A) can also be mixed in the shop prior to transport. The Activator (Side B) should then be added to the mixture immediately before beginning the job. The use of hot water is preferred when mixing Dot products. Hot water can be attained from a kitchen sink, bathtub, or utility sink.
Spraying Equipment: Many contractors have a preferred spraying system, but handheld or pump sprayers will also work effectively. Make sure to pump enough pressure into pump sprayer for liberal application.
Check out our additional instructions for specific cleaning jobs such as crawlspaces, attics, drywall, and more.
GET TECHNICAL HELP
We provide training materials and product guidance. With 20+ years of mold remediation experience, our Technical Support Lead Brian Lester provides customer education and helps guide first-time Dot users.
Brian Lester | Technical Support
blester@dotcleaner.com | 610.643.4313