What is a good household surfactant to use with this 1.3 oz size sedgehammer?
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I would use 2 tbs. It just makes the product stick to the weeds longer to dry there .
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you could simply use something like ivory liquid but I recommend using a surfactant specifically for use on plants
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You probably could use a high quality dish washing liquid that is biodegradable.
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I used a nursery store bought surfactant. With the price of the sedgehammer I wasn't going to cut corners at that point. Using a dedicated surfactant has brought good results.
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I saved one of the large Vaseline containers (14oz I think) to mix the following: 7.5 oz of petroleum jelly with 2 oz castor oil and 4 tablespoons zinc oxide powder. Mix with plastic spoon or knife so you can throw it away after. It's makes a really good consistency ointment, and I add 3 drops each of rosemary, lavender and/or chamomile essential oil. Very soothing and smells great.
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Sean we have found that any bubble liquid works just fine. We even tried a cheap version we found nearly by the gallon at the local Dollar General! Loads of fun!
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You need a non-foaming solution. I use the ones made for Bissel. I use this one as well Hoover Hard Floor Cleaner, 48 Ounces, AH30100As you only put in about 1 ounce to use, this bottle is 48 uses.
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I'm not sure there is a recommended detergent; however, I use Charlie's Soap.
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You can use almost any hand soap. I normally get the EQUATE CLEAR HAND SOAP from Walmart which works extremely well with the Simplehuman Sensor Pump and it only cost around $4.00-4.50 for a 56 Fl Oz bottle.
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I received a bottle of surfactant with my order but I am uncertain that one is included with every version from every supplier. If it is not included, I find that Dawn dishwashing liquid is an acceptable replacement more the surfactant at the very same levels. I have easily covered 10,000-15,000 sq. ft. with some still left over.
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I would suggest a foaming pump. 1/3 soap, 2/3 water. And it works great!! If you are not wanting to buy a foaming pump, then i have heard that you can also mix 1/3 to 2/3 with aloe vera gel for a more soap like consistancy. Hope this helps!
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I use 3 oz in a 2 gallon pump sprayer. Probably about 3-4 hundred sq ft coverage.
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My apologies Marilyn I spoke too soon.Try tree tanglefoot in the 15 ounce tub.I've only used the one type for spiders and insects in the house. It works great there.Tanglefoot says that Tree Tanglefoot is specifically for your problem, ants and other insects.Next time I will do more research before I answer.Good luckWalt
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A surfactant is a wetting agent. It is not included with Tenacity but can be obtained at any coop. Non ionic is the type you want. It is very cheap and allows the herbicide to cling better to the leaves of the weeds.
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Do not use flammable type solvents. I use simple green. It's a good washer for a home garage.
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I used a thin layer of hand soap, it worked fine. I guess Vaseline also works.
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Surfactant - "Improves wetting of foliage and results in faster week kill". I bought a product called Herbicide Helper from Monterey. Seems to work fine, but I must admit this is the only time I ever used a surfactant
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I have been using Liquid Wrench, available at most hardware stores, and maybe here on Amazon too though I haven't checked. It is similar to 3-N-1, a common household light oil which I believe will work just as well. All you want is lubrication. Nothing to heavy, just a light oil to help clear the hair and let the blades slide across each other easily. I believe either oil will work just as well.
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I would definitely not use oil. It will get all over the pointer, your hands, and anything you touch with the pointer, and be hard to wipe off. You might try silicone spray. Extend the pointer fully, lay it on old newspapers or something that you don't mind getting the spray on, and spray it thoroughly. Collapse and extend it a few times right away while the silicone is still wet, then leave it extended until it dries. Don't wipe it off. When the silicone dries, it leaves a dry lubricant that isn't messy. That might work.