Technical Specifications

Preparing Enzyme Solution
Pour contents of DIF stripper bottle into a bucket of 2 gallon capacity. Then add enough warm tap water to make 2 gallons of solution.
The enzyme is activated by the water and the solution is ready to use.
Tools for Application
DIF can be applied by garden sprayer, sponge, mop, large sponge or fluffy paint roller. For maximum control and minimum runoff,
application with a standard garden sprayer is recommended.
Coverage
One bottle of DIF solution will do a 12ft. x 24ft. room. The original 2- gallon dilute solution can further be extended by additions of
warm water as work proceeds. Warm water keeps the enzymes active and continues the breakdown of carbohydrates in the paste.
Wetting Period
DIF functions somewhat like a paint remover. It must be given time to work to soften and break down the paste. Two applications,
with 15 minute intervals after each application, are recommended to allow the enzyme solution time to penetrate the paper, soften the
paste, and start the breakdown process. If there is not enough DIF solution left after the first wetting, refill bucket, adding warm water
to any remaining solution.
Garden Sprayer Application
Fill with solution from the bucket and pump up pressure. Using fine mist, start to spray at one corner of room, beginning at the top of
the wall. Wet wallpaper well but don’t overwet so that solution runs off wall. Work your way around room until you reach starting
point. Refill bucket, adding warm water to any remaining solution and refill sprayer. Spray walls again, working your way around room
as previously. It takes about 15 minutes for enzymes in formula to attack the wallpaper paste. So allow at least 15 minutes to circle
room spraying slowly and wetting paper thoroughly.
Sponge Application
Follow same procedure with sprayer, working from top to bottom and going slowly enough to wet paper thoroughly. Give walls two
treatments, adding warm water to the bucket after room has been circled once. When applying solution, do not work sponge dry, but
dip into bucket while still moist. The wall must be thoroughly wet for DIF to work.
Scraping
After paper has been wet with DIF twice, add more hot water to sprayer or bucket, then start to remove one section at a time, first
wetting each section that you are about to work on. Place blade of putty knife or wide blade scraper at top edge or side of section and
separate paper from wall. It should come off neat and clean. Work your way down until the strip is removed.
Wall Clean-up
After all the paper has been removed, use excess stripper solution or warm water to remove residual paste. Then wash walls and
woodwork with warm water and household bleach (1/2 cup to 1-2 gallons water). This destroys any mildew that is present. Let walls
dry thoroughly before repapering or painting.
Precautions
• People with sensitive skin should use rubber gloves during application
• Prolonged standing of DIF solution drips and puddles on woodwork, cabinets, doors, floors, etc. should be avoided. These should be
wiped off while still wet. Wetting agents may discolor sensitive finishes on extended exposure.
Clean-up
Any remaining enzyme solution may be disposed of simply by pouring down the sink. After using the sprayer, the tank hose and nozzle
should be rinsed with clean water. The nozzle cap should be removed and cleaned. The pump should be removed and the tank stored
upside down so that the tank will dry thoroughly and not rust. Sponges or fluffy rollers can simply be rinsed under tap water.
Shelf Life
The concentrated DIF solution has an indefinite shelf life. Once the dilute solution has been prepared, the material should be used
within 24 hours while enzymes are still active.