FAQs

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Is it safe for kids and pets?

Yes! Laundry Saver is safe to use on baby clothes, delicates, and everyday fabrics. It won’t bleach colors and is free from harsh chemicals, so you can clean with confidence.

Does it really work on makeup, deodorant, or red wine?

It does. This formula is tough on the stains that ruin your favorites including:

  • Lipstick & foundation
  • Deodorant buildup
  • Wine, pasta sauce & chocolate
  • Grass, blood & grease
  • Baby stains, food coloring, ink & more
What’s the full list of stains it removes?

Here’s what Laundry Saver is known to tackle:

  • Baby Stains
  • Beverages
  • Blood
  • Chocolate
  • Deodorant Buildup
  • Egg Dye
  • Food Coloring
  • Food Stains
  • Grape Juice
  • Grass Stains
  • Grease
  • Ketchup
  • Leather Dye
  • Liquid Foundation
  • Lip Balm
  • Lipstick
  • Makeup
  • Mustard
  • Pasta Sauce
  • Perspiration Odor
  • Soil & Dirt
  • Some Inks
  • Temporary Tattoos
  • Soap Scum Buildup
  • Vegetable Oil
  • Wine
  • …and more!
How do I use it on laundry, carpet, or skin?

Laundry Use:

  • Do not use with bleach or OXY products
  • Gently remove any excess mess
  • Apply water to the area, then saturate with Laundry Saver
  • Let it sit for 1–2 minutes
  • Blot heavy residue, reapply, then launder as usual

Carpet & Upholstery:

  • Test on a small hidden area
  • Apply to clean cloth, then blot stain
  • Rinse and blot dry
  • For deep cleaning, use a wet vac or extractor

Skin or Hair:

  • Rinse with water and follow with mild soap or shampoo
Can I use it with bleach, OXY, or other detergents?

Avoid using Laundry Saver with bleach or OXY-style oxidizers. It’s powerful on its own and doesn’t need any help to get results. It won’t bleach colors and is safe for everyday use.

Is it safe for kids, pets & sensitive skin?

Yes. The formula is non-toxic, citrus-powered, and gentle enough for peace of mind. Use it around the family without worry.

Does it work on old or set-in stains?

Yes, especially when used as a pre-wash spray. For best results, saturate the stain, let it sit, and follow the use instructions for your material.

Can I really use Citrus Solution™ on clothing and skin?

Yes, when used as directed, it’s safe for most washable fabrics and even skin or hair. Always test on a small area first if you’re unsure, especially for delicate materials.

Does it work on cars, carpets, or kitchen messes?

Definitely. Citrus Solution™ works great on auto interiors, kitchen counters, carpet stains, and even sticky gunk left by labels or tape.

How is this different from Laundry Saver™?

Citrus Solution™ is a general-purpose cleaner perfect for stickers, gum, grease, and more. Laundry Saver is made specifically to break down laundry-based stains like sweat, grass, or food.

Are there surfaces I should avoid?

We recommend avoiding use on suede, leather, silk, and certain plastics (like polycarbonate) unless tested first it may dull or damage delicate materials.

Does it leave behind a strong smell or film?

Nope. Just a light citrus scent with no sticky residue or overpowering chemical smell.

Is it safe around kids and pets?

Yes, the formula is citrus-based and does not contain harsh solvents. As with all cleaners, keep out of reach of children and pets, and rinse surfaces that come in contact with mouths or food.

What are the primary differences between Contractors' Solvent™, Citrus Solution™ and Laundry Saver™?

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™ 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 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, 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 Contractors' Solvent™ off completely before reheating the surface.

Can I use 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 absorbent materials.

While 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 Contractors' Solvent™ in an inconspicuous area using the techniques below. Measure this success before applying Contractors' Solvent™ on a greater scale.

Because 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 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 absorbent 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.

Do you offer free shipping?

Sure do! Orders over $50 ship free anywhere in the lower 48. (Sorry Alaska, Hawaii, and U.S. territories—we’re not quite there yet!)

How long does it take for my order to ship?

We ship all US domestic orders within 2 business days.

What’s your satisfaction guarantee all about?

We stand by our products. If a De-Solv-it product doesn’t meet your expectations, you’re covered by our 30-day money back guarantee. No stress, no questions just send it back and we’ll make it right.