Desolv It Citrus Solution 12 oz

by Orange Sol

Product Features

• "ORANGE-SOL" DE-SOLV-IT SOLUTION
• 12.6oz
• De-solv-it solution
• Trigger spray bottle
• 100% biodegradable

Product Details

• Item Weight: 12.3 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 13.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000BQWVTQ
• Item model number: 22608
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #669 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)
  • #15 in Health & Personal Care > House Supplies > Laundry > Stain Removal

Product Description

Removes adhesive, fresh blood, crayons, candle wax, tree sap, oil, tar, soap scum and more. Citrus scent.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Makes Quick Work of Sticky Stuff., May 2, 2008

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mirasreviews (McLean, VA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Desolv It Citrus Solution 12 oz

De-Solv-It by Orange Sol removes sticky-icky stuff from surfaces, hair, skin, and clothing with relative ease. Gooey residue that would otherwise take a lot of time and elbow grease, if it could be removed at all, disappears with De-Solv-It and minimal scrubbing. I use it mostly to remove stickers, but it's also great for sap, gum, and any kind of adhesive residue. It works well to remove stickers from books and book jackets as long as the jacket is slick, not porous. I spray a little De-Solv-It on a paper towel and apply to the sticky scum. I wouldn't spray De-Solv-It directly onto paper, even if its coated, because De-Solv-It is oily and will stain paper if it's allowed to soak in.

Orange Solvent, the predecessor to De-Solv-It, was created in 1932 by Edwin L. Ackerman after he accidentally discovered that orange juice would remove stubborn dental impression cement from his hands. Thus citrus-based cleaners were born. Orange Sol claims that De-Solv-It works well on most kinds of stains, not just sticky stuff, including protein stains, grease, and food. I haven't tried it on food stains, as my normal laundry spot spray works on those. Ouixtar's (Amway) Tri-Zyme is hands-down the best thing on protein stains, including very old stains. De-Solv-It probably is good on grease. It was popular with people who worked on the Exxon Valdese oil spill in Alaska.

De-Solv-It is unfortunately no longer available in a squirt bottle. It comes in a 12.6 fl.oz. spray bottle. This is fine for those using it to treat laundry or large areas, but I have to spray it onto a paper towel to use it on a small area. And I really don't want this stuff to spray all over the place. There is a warning on the back of the bottle against using it on carpet backing, acrylic, some plastics, uncoated paper, suede & leather, silk, elastic, and khaki-colored fabric. But just a droplet of De-Solv-It will ruin modern furniture finishes, the kind that are applied by the manufacturer in either matte or glossy. So keep the spray bottle clear of any furnishings or wood decor that has a permanent finish.

De-Solv-It is biodegradable and emits no toxic fumes, so this is an environmentally-friendly and human-friendly product. It has a light citrus scent. Essential citrus oils, vitamin E, aloe vera, and organic wetting agents are among the ingredients. It contains no water, so this is not a diluted cleaner, and there is never any need to dilute it. You can set the nozzle to "spray", "stream", or "off". The packaging and inadequate warnings are my only reservation. Keeping that in mind, De-Solv-It makes quick work of sticky stuff.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Product!, July 3, 2008

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Staci "love4holiness" (Midwest, USA) - See all my reviews

This stuff will get ANY adhesive, paint, etc. off. Absolutely SAFE on skin (even sensitive skin) and hair. My daughter uses it to get her insulin pump infusion set off each time, spray it on, wait 30-60 seconds, then pull it off with NO pain and NO sticky residue! Then wipe the De-Solv-It off with a wet washcloth, that's it! It gets paint, magic marker, etc. off hands easily too. I adore this product.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for all kinds of stains!, September 18, 2006

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J. Hartley (Minnesota) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Desolv It Citrus Solution 12 oz

I have been using this for a few months now. I have used it on all kinds of laundry stains--dirt, grass, grease, chocolate, tomato sauce--it all comes out wonderfully without any scrubbing!