Washing down old paint

[stevewool]

Is there such a thing as sugar soap here in the Philippines, the stuff you use to wash down old paint to get the grim and dirt off, if not is there something else you could recommend.

[jimeve]

1 minute ago, stevewool said:

Is there such a thing as sugar soap here in the Philippines, the stuff you use to wash down old paint to get the grim and dirt off, if not is there something else you could recommend.

Not seen any. You could try washing powder.

[stevewool]

14 minutes ago, jimeve said:

Not seen any. You could try washing powder.

Thanks Jim 

[graham59]

Washing up liquid....add sugar. 

[Mick]

55 minutes ago, graham59 said:

Washing up liquid....add sugar. 

Or sea salt, or toothpaste. Also hot water and vinegar 

[Mike J]

20 hours ago, stevewool said:

Is there such a thing as sugar soap here in the Philippines, the stuff you use to wash down old paint to get the grim and dirt off, if not is there something else you could recommend.

Go to a hardware store and ask for "Trisodium Phosphate". 

[stevewool]

4 minutes ago, Mike J said:

Go to a hardware store and ask for "Trisodium Phosphate". 

Thanks Mike, just reading about this and it seems just what I may need, the washing powder tide in water is ok but it just takes of the top layer of dust , I will look for this thank you. 

[jimeve]

7 hours ago, stevewool said:

Thanks Mike, just reading about this and it seems just what I may need, the washing powder tide in water is ok but it just takes of the top layer of dust , I will look for this thank you. 

Add a little sugar to it steve.

[Kuya John]

3 hours ago, jimeve said:

Add a little sugar to it steve.

Sounds more like a baking recipe...... ( granules I know )

I once had the job of washing down a kitchen before painting it ,  the only thing available was dishwashing machine powder.

It did the job and even degreased the cooking area!  Don't forget the marigolds though Steve.

[jimeve]

1 hour ago, Kuya John said:

Sounds more like a baking recipe...... ( granules I know )

I once had the job of washing down a kitchen before painting it ,  the only thing available was dishwashing machine powder.

It did the job and even degreased the cooking area!  Don't forget the marigolds though Steve.

I was going to say, add some baking yeast and flour and don't forget the eggs