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Can You Use Ortho Home Defense On Hardwood Floors?

Writer Rachel Davis

Your tile and hardwood floors will be stained!Spraying this stuff will leave a waxy residue.

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Can you spray bug killer on hardwood floors?

PestXpert Foaming Insect Killer should only be used as a spot or crack and crevice spray on wood or carpeted floors, not as a broadcast.

Is Home Defense safe for indoors?

Only the perimeter of your home outside and around baseboards, cracks, and crevices inside should be treated with Ortho Home Defense MAX Insect Killer with Comfort Wand. To be used on plants is a no-no

Can I mop the floor after using Ortho Home Defense?

For heavy cleaning, we recommend waiting at least 24 hours after the interior treatment. Make sure the treatment is down long enough for it to work effectively.

What is the difference between Ortho Home Defense and Ortho Home Defense Max?

It’s the active ingredient that makes the most of this variation. Anti-insecticides like Bifenthrin (0.0500%) and Zeta-Cypermethrin (0.015%) are the active ingredients in Ortho Home Defense MAX Insect Killer Spray for Indoors and Home Perimeter.

How do you get bug spray off hardwood floors?

Making a paste of baking soda and vinegar is all that’s required. Allow it to dry completely before applying it to the stain. You then use a hydrogen peroxide-soaked rag to remove the paste.

Can I spray bug spray on wood?

Don’t reach for the insect repellent! The woodpile should not be sprayed. When burned, the toxic vapor can irritate the eyes and sinuses, and the chemical can remain on the wood’s surface.