boiler Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 We have had a few complaints about No Rinse smelling in the bucket and smearing. No Rinse can go for days or weeks without growing bacteria, however, over time it can grow bacteria and have a rancid odor. Once this happens, the bucket and wash mitt/sponge should be washed with bleach to remove all the bacteria before reusing them. To avoid these issues, we are no longer recommending No Rinse solution be stored for longer than one day in the bucket and it should not be reused beyond the day it was made. This will completely eliminate the bacteria issues. The same day use does not apply to No Rinse quick detailer or glass cleaner as long as they are in a sealed container and they are not exposed to contaminants. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A&J Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Never had an issue to be honest. Just now I have a 3 day old ONR WW mix in a bucket in my garage I used to remove a bird dropping and a ONR mix in a pressure sprayer mixed with distilled water for almost a year now with no issue. I must be the lucky one I guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Soap Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Same with me! No problems! In a spray bottle it lasts at least a year. I'm on the third year on one bottle I recently re-discovered and it is all ok! Maybe it is a problem if you live in regions with high humidity? Thank you for your honesty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boiler Posted October 3, 2017 Author Share Posted October 3, 2017 I've kept a Big Red Sponge and clay towel in a plastic bowl of ONR (covered with micro fiber towel) for months. Occasionally I've dumped and mixed a new batch. Optimum suspects that the bacteria come from dirty towels/mitts/sponges dipped into or stored in the ONR buckets. We want to be sensitive that people have varying experiences. If storing ONR is working for you, great, if not, mix a new batch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 On 10/2/2017 at 10:57 AM, boiler said: No Rinse can go for days or weeks without growing bacteria... What is the shelf life of diluted batch of ONRWS in a spray bottle or pressurized sprayer? Just wondering, because I keep of wash dilution ONRWS in perssurized sprayer. After maybe a month I notice that the color of the liquid changes from blue to a cloudy white. It doesn't smell rancid, but it doesn't smell like blueberries anymore. Is this just a cosmetic change and the product is still effective? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron@Optimum Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 we really can't peg shelf life (variables like temperature, water quality, container, etc), but I've never had a problem in spray bottles. The color and smell will disappear but that doesn't effect the product. If the mixture gets an off smell or slimy, funky feel, it's time to dump and mix a fresh batch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Soap Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 I agree 100% with Ron! The color goes away first I think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlamming Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 Didn't you guys recommend the big red sponge being left in a bucket of water with ONR long term to keep it from breaking down? What is the new recommendation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Soap Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Yes, but change the water often enough. For me, cool and dry inside house, it is often 5-6 weeks. Because of possible bacteria growth Optimum is more careful with what they dare to recommend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron@Optimum Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Both wet and dry storage work for the BRS, but it is important to deep clean periodically (particularly for wet storage) to avoid bacteria. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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