Q: Can I apply the rust converter on an already painted surface?

${color}[#001580](Can I apply the rust converter on an already painted surface? ) Yes, you can do this. However, if the underlying rust is not removed and the edges of the paint are not feathery, then it will not last as long. The product can only treat what it comes in contact with and if a layer of rust is on all sides, it will act as a ring around the paint, preventing any new material from penetrating. If there is oxidation under the paint, eventually that paint will fail to adhere and it will take the rust converter with it.

Q: How do I use XionLab Garbage disposal cleaner?

${color}[#15128e](How do I use XionLab Garbage disposal cleaner?) Use when least amount of water is running through system. Will not perform if mixed with acid, caustic or chlorinated solvent products. To Clean Garbage Disposals: Pour 4 oz. then cover drain and turn on disposal for 2 seconds. Leave product in disposal overnight (6-8 hours), then flush with hot water. If foul odor persists, a second application may be necessary. Pour 2 to 4 oz. every 1 to 2 weeks to prevent future odors and clogs. For Other Drain Odor Removal: Pour 4 oz. into drain, let it sit overnight (6-8 hours), then flush with hot water. Pour 2 to 4 oz. every 2 to 4 weeks to create Bio-Film inside of pipes to avoid buildup. To Clear Slow Running Drains: Remove as much backed up water as practical. Pour 8 oz. and let product work overnight (6-8 hours). Repeat this application for 3 more days. Pour 4 oz. every 2 to 4 weeks to avoid buildup.

Q: Can you use this in a shower drain?

${color}[#15128e](Can you use this in a shower drain?) Yes, our product is safe to use in any kind of drain where you are having foul odor problems. For shower drains we suggest you pour 4 ounces every 2 weeks so that our product creates a biofilm on the pipes that will prevent future odor and clog problems.

Q: Will your product adhere to a galvanized steel roof that is rusted?

${color}[#2b2897](Will your product adhere to a galvanized steel roof that is rusted?) This product should not be used on soft metals, such as galvanizing. It is a low pH product that will etch into soft metals. If the galvanization is gone and it is only steel, our product will work well.

Q: Can I use a garden sprayer?

${color}[#16128e](Can I use a garden sprayer?) You can, but it will be harder to control the spray pattern and get a completely uniform coat. It might also slow drying time and decrease coverage area due to putting on a heavier coat. Watch that the nozzle does not clog, this is a high solids product that could cause issues with smaller droplet spray patterns.

Q: Will this product also kill drain flies?

${color}[#15128e](Will this product also kill drain flies?) This product will not kill drain flies, but it will clean out the source of the drain flies. Drain flies are attracted by the oils, and fats that are stuck to the pipes. This products will clean the drain from those fats, and oils, and the drain flies will go away. Depending on the severity of fats and oils the drain has, we recommend a 4 ounce application for 3 to 4 days straight, to really clean out the pipes, and then you can give regular maintenance applications of 2 ounces weekly, or bi-weekly, to make sure those drain flies don't come back.

Question 1

Can I apply the rust converter on an already painted surface?

Accepted Answer

${color}[#001580](Can I apply the rust converter on an already painted surface? ) Yes, you can do this. However, if the underlying rust is not removed and the edges of the paint are not feathery, then it will not last as long. The product can only treat what it comes in contact with and if a layer of rust is on all sides, it will act as a ring around the paint, preventing any new material from penetrating.

If there is oxidation under the paint, eventually that paint will fail to adhere and it will take the rust converter with it.

Question 2

How do I use XionLab Garbage disposal cleaner?

Accepted Answer

${color}[#15128e](How do I use XionLab Garbage disposal cleaner?)

Use when least amount of water is running through system. Will not perform if mixed with acid, caustic or chlorinated solvent products.

To Clean Garbage Disposals: Pour 4 oz. then cover drain and turn on disposal for 2 seconds. Leave product in disposal overnight (6-8 hours), then flush with hot water. If foul odor persists, a second application may be necessary. Pour 2 to 4 oz. every 1 to 2 weeks to prevent future odors and clogs.

For Other Drain Odor Removal: Pour 4 oz. into drain, let it sit overnight (6-8 hours), then flush with hot water. Pour 2 to 4 oz. every 2 to 4 weeks to create Bio-Film inside of pipes to avoid buildup.

To Clear Slow Running Drains: Remove as much backed up water as practical. Pour 8 oz. and let product work overnight (6-8 hours). Repeat this application for 3 more days. Pour 4 oz. every 2 to 4 weeks to avoid buildup.

Question 3

Can you use this in a shower drain?

Accepted Answer

${color}[#15128e](Can you use this in a shower drain?)

Yes, our product is safe to use in any kind of drain where you are having foul odor problems. For shower drains we suggest you pour 4 ounces every 2 weeks so that our product creates a biofilm on the pipes that will prevent future odor and clog problems.

Question 4

Will your product adhere to a galvanized steel roof that is rusted?

Accepted Answer

${color}[#2b2897](Will your product adhere to a galvanized steel roof that is rusted?)

This product should not be used on soft metals, such as galvanizing. It is a low pH product that will etch into soft metals. If the galvanization is gone and it is only steel, our product will work well.

Question 5

Can I use a garden sprayer?

Accepted Answer

${color}[#16128e](Can I use a garden sprayer?)

You can, but it will be harder to control the spray pattern and get a completely uniform coat. It might also slow drying time and decrease coverage area due to putting on a heavier coat. Watch that the nozzle does not clog, this is a high solids product that could cause issues with smaller droplet spray patterns.

Question 6

Will this product also kill drain flies?

Accepted Answer

${color}[#15128e](Will this product also kill drain flies?)

This product will not kill drain flies, but it will clean out the source of the drain flies. Drain flies are attracted by the oils, and fats that are stuck to the pipes. This products will clean the drain from those fats, and oils, and the drain flies will go away. Depending on the severity of fats and oils the drain has, we recommend a 4 ounce application for 3 to 4 days straight, to really clean out the pipes, and then you can give regular maintenance applications of 2 ounces weekly, or bi-weekly, to make sure those drain flies don't come back.

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