Reddit reviews Savogran 10621 Trisodium Phosphate (TSP) 1LB (16oz)
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Use TSP to clean surfaces after using paint/varnish removersPreferred by painting and cleaning professionalsRemoves smoke and soot stains from wallsCleans chalked paintEffective deck and sideing cleaner
TSP or trisodium phosphate Is the magic solution
http://www.amazon.com/Savogran-10621-Trisodium-Phosphate-16oz/dp/B0001GOGQW
Trisodium Phosphate
It's in the paint section at Lowes/Home Depot. You might find it elsewhere. I've never used it personally, but I know it has a shit-ton of uses.
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Add a little bit of TSP to the detergent cup every time you wash. TSP is pretty much pure phosphates. Only do this is your municipality allows phosphates in the water supply, though.
TSP on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Savogran-10621-Trisodium-Phosphate-16oz/dp/B0001GOGQW
You can still buy TSP and add it yourself if you hate the environment but love clean dishes: https://www.amazon.com/Savogran-10621-Trisodium-Phosphate-16oz/dp/B0001GOGQW/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8
You can find it at home improvement stores as well, but make sure you don't buy the useless TSP-PF (phosphate free) in the green box. I bought mine for homebrew cleaning but I don't remember why, maybe for disgusting bottles.
Supposedly phosphates may not be responsible for the algae bloom issue.
TPS also works well as a degreaser.
This is most likely a problem with the soap. Since they took phosphates out of our dishwasher and laundry detergents, these products have been more likely to leave a residue. Using even less soap is one way to go, or you could buy some trisodium phosphate online and mix it in with your soap. My parents had been complaining about their dishwasher leaving a residue on all the dishes, so I bought this. I mixed it into their detergent such that it was 6% Na3PO4 by mass. They no longer have any residue problems.
It's worth mentioning that they took phosphates out of our detergent because they contribute to algal blooms when they make their way into our lakes or rivers. Take that as you will.
Get a box of TSP. Mix according to directions, if you have sensitive skin, feel free to wear gloves, I never bother and it has had no impact on my skin. Wash the walls down good with that before painting, it'll remove grime, and the shine from previous coats. Don't forget to let it dry completely before painting. Unless you are somewhere very humid a half hour is sufficient.
This will allow your new paint to adhere to the wall much better.
In any hardware store by the paint. Or here: http://www.amazon.com/Savogran-10621-Trisodium-Phosphate-16oz/dp/B0001GOGQW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1426228415&sr=8-2&keywords=tsp
It's a product as well as ingredient
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0001GOGQW
Fun fact: An ingredient in Lucky Charms is trisodium phosphate, which is also used as a heavy duty cleaner.