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Frequently Asked Questions

Dos
Don'ts
Rust Stains (tubs, sinks, tile, porcelain, fiberglass, linoleum)
Toilets (rust stains and algae)
Showers and Tubs (soap scum and mildew)
Shower Floors (embedded dirty shadow in non skid)
Tile Bathroom Floor Grout
Tile Kitchen Counter Top Grout
Tile Kitchen Floor Grout
(rust stains)
Dish Washers (rust stains and mineral build-up)
Washing Machines (rust stains)

Read and observe all instructions, labeling, cautions, and/or warnings before using Finazzle Specialty Cleaners.

Apply product on an inconspicuous area if there is a question or you are unsure about a particular application. We also encourage you to call at 800 342-7731 for assistance.

Give Finazzle products extra time to work on stains or soiled areas that are unusually old or heavy.

Call or e-mail us if you have any problems. We are experts at trouble shooting and can give you valuable tips if there are extenuating circumstances. A moment on the phone can save time and occasionally, money. There is no such thing as a Finazzle product that does not work.

Keep this guide with you as a reference. You may need the MSDS's for an inspection or mis-hap.

DON'T

Don't mix Finazzle products with any other products.

Don't use the compressed green scrub pads on glass, tile, fiberglass, plastic, or fixtures. They will scratch and permanently damage these surfaces. Always use stiff nylon brushes with Finazzle products that require them.

Don't set a wet bottle of Finazzle™ Grout Cleaner on colored mica or acrylic counters. It will leave a permanently discolored ring.

RUST STAIN (tubs, sinks, porcelain, fiberglass, linoleum)

The Problem: Various rust stains throughout the home.

Possible Causes: Most common are shaving cream can rings on tubs, linoleum with stains left by washing machines, furniture with metal footings, etc.
Constantly dripping water leaving rusty streaks down the back wall of tubs and around drains.
Long standing water containing high levels of dissolved iron.

Materials Required
Finazzle™ Rust Stain Remover for Bathrooms and Appliances or Finazzle™ Grout Cleaner for White Grout.

Instructions for Use:
1.) Apply directly to rust stain.
2.) Let set while doing other projects.
3.) Wipe up with paper towel.

TOILETS (rust stains and algae)

The Problem:
Rusty stains along and under the water line and streaking down from the rim of the bowl.
Tank interior and components completely stained.

Possible Cause:
High dissolved iron content in water that is most prevalent in coastal area's.
Repeated use of chlorinated drop-in tablets in tank.
Repeated use of cleaners containing sodium hypochlorite or chlorine.

Materials Required: Finazzle™ Rust Stain Remover for Bathrooms and Appliances or Finazzle™ Grout Cleaner for White Grout

Instructions for Use:

1.) Turn off water supply to the toilet. (Turn oval chrome knob behind tank clockwise)
2.) Flush toilet and push any remaining water out of the bowl with a plunger.
3.) Remove the lid from the tank and set aside. Remove any tablets, deodorizers or inserts from the tank.
4.) Coat inside the bowl, tank, and all components inside the tank with Finazzle™ Rust Stain Remover for Bathrooms and Appliances or Finazzle™ Grout Cleaner for White Grout.
5.) Replace tank lid and let set for 30 minutes.
6.) Restore water supply (Turn oval chrome knob behind tank counter clockwise)
7.) Flush toilet

SHOWERS (soap scum, mineral deposits, rust stains)

The Problem:
Chalky build-up and/or discoloration covering the interior of the shower including doors, fiberglass, and/or tile.

Possible Cause:
High content of metal salts (Calcium, Magnesium, Lime) in water.
High dissolved iron content in water (most common in coastal areas)
Repeated use of cleaners containing sodium hypochlorite, chlorine, or bleach.
Years of general use.

Materials Require:
Wide, stiff nylon brush ( akin to a toilet brush )
Finazzle™ Shower Door Cleaner or Finazzle™ Grout Cleaner

Instructions for Us:
1.) Remove all articles from the shower. ( Soap, bottles, toys, etc.)
2.) Lay clean terry cloth towel outside shower to avoid tracking cleaner out of shower.
3.) Beginning with the back wall of the shower where the soap scum begins, apply Finazzle simultaneously spreading it with the wide nylon brush. Do not scrub. Go on to coat all 3 walls and shower door in the same manner.
4.) Return to the point at which you began. You will notice that the product has penetrated into the soap scum and the build-up has lifted and softened. Reapply small amounts of product at your original starting point for rewetting purposes, simultaneously brushing in. You should feel no drag on the brush at this point and build-up will have dissolved into a milky solution running down the wall. Finish the shower in this manner.
5.) Thoroughly rinse down shower with hot water.

Note: When cleaning glass or doors, encased by gold anodized aluminum framing, you must apply the product in smaller amounts and in concise sections. If the product is in contact with the aluminum for more than 1 minute, it will begin to etch it. Be sure to rinse out the shower door track thoroughly when finished.

SHOWER FLOORS (tile, fiberglass, non-skid, or porcelain)

The Problem:
Dirty shadow on shower floor typically located where one would stand while taking a shower. This build-up is commonly embedded in the non-skid, on the tile, and in the grout.

Possible Cause:
High content of metal salts (Calcium, Magnesium, Lime) in water. General Use

Materials Required: Nylon brush or stiff broom, Finazzle™ Shower Door Cleaner or Finazzle™ Grout Cleaner

Instructions for Use:
1.) Cover shower floor with Finazzle by squirting on and spreading with broom or brush. Do not scrub.
2.) Let stand for 20 minutes.
3.) Repeat step 1. Do not rinse.
4.) Let stand for 5 minutes.
5.) Brush over with broom or brush.
6.) Rinse with hot water.

Note: If the shower floor has a tacky or sticky feel, repeat steps 3 - 6. Repeating steps 3 - 6 monthly will prevent problem from recuring.

TILE BATHROOM FLOOR GROUT

The Problem: Dark discolored grout with heavy build-up in high traffic areas.

Possible Causes:
Prolonged and repeated use of mop for liquid removal.
Continued use of cleaning solution containing sodium hypochlorite or chlorine.
Crystallized metal salts ( calcium, magnesium, lime ) bound with soil.
Prolonged periods without maintenance.
General Use.

Materials Require:
2 clean terry cloth towels
Hand-held wet/dry vacuum (optional)
Stiff broom
Finazzle™ Bathroom Floor Grout Cleaner

Instructions for Use:
1.) Lay towels in doorways to avoid tracking cleaner on to carpet or hardwood floors.
2.) Distribute Finazzle™ Bathroom Floor Grout Cleaner by squirting on floor and spreading with broom. Begin in the furthest corner from the door working outward.

Note: When spreading product with broom, be careful not to "Fling" droplets of cleaner on to wallpaper, wooden cabinets, etc.

3.) Let penetrate for several minutes. For floors 1 to 5 years old, 5 minutes. For floors 10 to 30 years old, 20 minutes or until black build-up floats out of grout easily with a swipe of the broom.
4.) Lightly brush over entire floor with broom, dislodging softened build-up from the grout. Flush out broom in toilet and reserve for step 6.
5.) If using wet/dry vacuum, simply vacuum up. If not, use a towel previously laid in doorway to wipe up.

Note: Do not place wet towel on mica or acrylic counter. Finazzle™ Bathroom Floor Grout Cleaner will lighten colored mica or acrylic.

6.) Dip a small amount of fresh clean water out of toilet with broom and redistribute over floor. This will remove any remaining dirt and product residue.
7.) Revacuum the floor or wipe up water with remaining towel. Grout will be dry in 15 to 20 minutes. It is not until then that you will see it's actual color.

TILE KITCHEN COUNTER TOP GROUT

The Problem:
Discolored grout with possible food sediment and bacteria build-up.

Possible Causes:
Staining from exposure to any number of organic foods, juices, meat blood, etc.
Continued use of sponge in cleaning.
Sediment drying on grout for prolonged periods.
Continued use of cleaning solutions containing sodium hypochlorite or chlorine bleach.
Prolonged periods without maintenance
General Use

Material Required:
1 clean terry cloth
Nylon brush
Finazzle™ Bathroom Floor Grout Cleaner

Instructions for Use:

1.) Apply Finazzle™ Bathroom Floor Grout Cleaner to tiled surface and spread with a nylon brush. Do not scrub at this time.

Note: Be careful not to "Fling" droplets of cleaner on to wallpaper, wooden cabinets, etc.

2.) Let penetrate for several minutes. Older counters may require up to 10 minutes.
3.) Lightly brush over with nylon brush, dislodging softened build-up from the grout.
4.) Thoroughly wipe off with terry cloth, rinse cloth and repeat with clean, moistened cloth to remove any remaining sediment and residue. Let dry.

TILE KITCHEN FLOOR GROUT

The Problem:
Dark discolored grout with heavy build-up in high traffic areas.

Possible Causes: Prolonged and repeated use of mop for liquid removal.
Continued use of cleaners containing sodium hypochlorite or chlorine.
Crystallized metal salts (calcium, magnesium, lime) bound with soil.
Prolonged periods without maintenance.
General Use.

Materials Required:
2 clean terry cloth towels
Hand-held wet/dry vacuum (optional)
Stiff broom
Finazzle™ Bathroom Floor Grout Cleaner

Note: When spreading product with broom, be careful not to "Fling" droplets of cleaner on to wallpaper, wooden cabinets, etc.

3.) Let penetrate for several minutes. For floors 1 to 5 years old, 5 minutes. For floors 10 to 30 years old, 20 minutes or until black build-up floats out of grout easily with a swipe of the broom.
4.) Lightly brush over entire floor with broom, dislodging softened build-up from the grout. Rinse out broom in sink and reserve for step 6.
5.) If using wet/dry vacuum, simply vacuum up. If not, use a towel previously laid in doorway to wipe up.

Note: Do not place wet towel on mica or acrylic counter. Finazzle™ Bathroom Floor Grout Cleaner will lighten colored mica or acrylic.

6.) Dip a small amount of fresh clean water out of sink with broom and redistribute over floor. This will remove any remaining dirt and product residue.
7.) Revacuum the floor or wipe up water with remaining towel. Grout will be dry in 15 to 20 minutes. It is not until then that you will see it's actual color.

CARPETS (rust stains)

The Problem:
Rust stains on carpet.

Possible Causes:
Carpet in contact with various metals including furniture legs with metal footings, Christmas tree stands, file cabinets, etc. Moisture in the carpet from condensation, high humidity, or placing metal items on carpet before it could dry after being cleaned.

Materials Required:
Small cup of soap suds from laundry detergent.
Terry cloth
Wet/dry vacuum (Optional)
Finazzle™ Rust Stain Remover for Fabrics or Finazzle™ Grout Cleaner

Instructions for Use:
1.) Apply enough Finazzle™ Rust Stain Remover on stain to wet area but avoid using so much that is soaks the underlying carpet pad.
2.) Let set for 30 minutes.

Note: Do not leave product in carpet for an indefinite period.

3.) Apply enough soap suds to wash product out of carpet.
4.) Blot out with terry cloth or vacuum out with wet/dry vacuum.

DISHWASHER ( rust stains )

The Problem:
Rust staining throughout interior of dishwasher

Possible Causes:
High dissolved iron content in water with detergents containing sodium hypochlorite or chlorine.

Materials Required:
Clean spray bottle
Finazzle™ Rust Stain Remover for Bathrooms and Appliances or Finazzle™ Grout Cleaner

Instructions for Use:
1.) Pour Finazzle into a clean spray bottle. Set the nozzle for a course spray rather than a fine mist to avoid aeration.

Note: Be sure to return unused portion to original container or properly label spray bottle when finished with current project.

2.) Close door and let stand for 10 minutes.
3.) Operate machine

Note: Finazzle™ will also clear mineral deposits from water jets located in the bottom of the dish washer.

WASHING MACHINE (rust stains)

The Problem:
Basket and agitator inside washing machine rust stained. Also, basket drain holes have rust breaking through the finish around the edges, leaving tiny rust stains on clothes washed.

Possible Causes:
High dissolved iron content in water.
Repeated use of cleaners containing sodium hypochlorite, chlorine, or bleach.
Years of general use.

Materials Required:
Clean spray bottle
Finazzle™ Rust Stain Remover for Bathrooms and Appliances or Finazzle™ Grout Cleaner

Instructions for Use:
1.) Pour Finazzle™ into a clean spray bottle. Set the nozzle for a course spray rather than a fine mist to avoid aeration.

Note: Be sure to return unused portion to original container or properly label spray bottle when finished with current project.

2.) Thoroughly spray interior of washing machine, coating the basket and agitator.
3.) Let stand 30 minutes. Machine is ready to wash clothes as is.