Flood® Wood Cleaner Specification Guidelines

MANUFACTURER

Akzo Nobel Paints LLC

15885 West Sprague Road

Strongsville, OH 44136

Phone: 1-800-321-3444

Fax: 1-440-297-8908

www.flood.com

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Flood

Wood Cleaner is a powerful cleaner and brightener which restores

gray, weather-beaten exterior wood that is unfinished to its natural color.

A strong, economical cleaner, Flood Wood Cleaner gets under and removes

surfaces and ground in dirt while restoring a bright, vibrant look to your

exterior wood.

BASIC USES

• For exterior use only

• Exterior wood or composite material (decks, furniture,

fences and siding, etc.)

• Unfinished exterior wood surfaces that have become gray or dirty

(including Cedar, Redwood or Pressure-Treated Wood)

• Previously coated exterior wood surfaces that need to be cleaned

TECHNICAL DATA

VISCOSITY: Thick (concentrate)

WT/GALLON: 9.09 lbs/gal

PHYSICAL STATE: Liquid

FLAMMABILITY: N/A

COMBUSTIBILITY: N/A

FLASH POINT: N/A

SHELF LIFE: 5 years unopened

CONTAINER SIZE: Gallon and 5-gallon

APPEARANCE & ODOR: Blue, fresh soap odor

VOC: Does not exceed 5 g/L (.10 lb/gal)

BEFORE YOU START

NOTE: Wear chemical resistant gloves, safety goggles and

protective clothing.

• Shake container thoroughly before mixing

• Cover areas you want to protect

• Thoroughly wet plants and shrubs

MIXING DIRECTIONS

NOTE: Do not mix with chlorine bleach or other household

cleaning products. To do so can result in release of highly toxic

gases. Mix using only plastic containers in a well

ventilated area.

FOR MOST JOBS:

• Mix one part Flood Wood Cleaner to four parts water

FOR TOUGH STAINS:

• Mix equal amounts of Flood Wood Cleaner and water

APPLICATION

CAUTION: Surfaces are slippery when wet. Use caution when

walking on wet surfaces during application.

GENERAL DIRECTIONS:

1. May damage metal components of spray equipment.

2. Do not apply on a hot surface; product will dry too rapidly.

3. If cleaning vertical wood, work from bottom to top to avoid streaking.

4. Sweep surface clean; wet the surface with fresh water.

5. Apply Flood Wood Cleaner with a garden sprayer, brush, or roller.

6. Work Flood Wood Cleaner into the wood with a stiff nylon or natural

bristle brush using a scrubbing action.

7. Allow the solution to stand on wood for 20-30 minutes.

8. Do not allow Flood Wood Cleaner to dry. Keep surface wet with

the mixture of cleaner while working.

9. Rinse surface and adjacent areas thoroughly using the highest

pressure from a hose or pressure wash between 500-1000 psi.

10. Allow wood to dry 48 hours or ensure moisture content meets finish

label instructions.

FOR NAIL STAINS:

1. Clean and wet the surface.

2. Apply Flood Wood Cleaner to the entire surface over and around

the nail stain.

3. Do not rinse until the stain has disappeared.

COVERAGE

• When mixed with 4 gallons of water, 1 gallon Flood Wood Cleaner

will clean up to 1,000 sq. ft/gal (92.9 sq. m/gal)

• When mixed with 1 gallon of water, one gallon Flood Wood Cleaner

will clean up to 400 sq. ft/gal (37.2 sq. m/gal)

• Coverage will vary depending on type, age and texture of wood

CLEANUP & STORAGE

• Cleanup with soap and water

• Store unused portion in tightly closed plastic container

• KEEP FROM FREEZING

AFTER CLEANING

• Protect and enhance the natural beauty of exterior wood with any

Flood Brand Finish

Flood

Wood Cleaner

Premium Wood Cleaner and Brightener

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LIMITED WARRANTY

AkzoNobel Decorative Paints, USA warrants against defects in this product

for six (6) months from the date of purchase if applied according to label

instructions to a properly prepared surface. If this product fails to perform in

accordance with this warranty, AkzoNobel Decorative Paints, USA will, at

its option, provide an equivalent amount of new product at no charge or

refund the purchase price. This warranty does not include labor or the cost

of application of any product, and in no event shall AkzoNobel Decorative

Paints, USA be responsible for damages in excess of the purchase

price. Claims must be made in writing and accompanied by proof of

purchase. This warranty does not apply to problems caused by alteration

of this product, accident, misuse, improper storage, abuse, or neglect.

THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES. IN NO EVENT SHALL

AKZO NOBEL DECORATIVE PAINTS, USA BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF THIS

WARRANTY OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND

FITNESS FOR USE. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of

incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation may not apply

to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have

other rights which may vary from state to state.

WARNING! CONTAINS: OXALIC ACID, HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED,

CAN CAUSE SEVERE EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION, MAY CAUSE NOSE

AND THROAT IRRITATION. For exterior use only. Avoid contact with

eyes, skin and inhalation of vapors. Wear chemical resistant gloves, safety

goggles and protective clothing. If vapors or mist are generated while

applying or removing, wear a NIOSH/MSHA respirator. Change clothes

and wash thoroughly when finished. FIRST AID: In case of eye or skin

contact, flush with water continuously for 15 minutes. If swallowed,

drink large amounts of water, do not induce vomiting. Get medical

attention immediately in all cases of eye contact or ingestion or if skin

irritation persists. In case of spillage, absorb with inert material and dis-

pose of in accordance with local regulations.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

Flood

Wood Cleaner

Premium Wood Cleaner and Brightener

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For additional information or assistance,

write or call toll-free: 1-800-321-3444.

Akzo Nobel Paints LLC

15885 Sprague Road | Strongsville, OH 44136

www.flood.com

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group of companies. Reorder #M13861 - 12/08

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