Eyes
Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if easy to do and keep rinsing. Call a poison center or doctor right away.
How to use
Dilute. Then clean.
Calyptus is a concentrate. Always dilute it with water before use, and start with the weakest solution that does the job.
Dilution table
Mix to the strength you need.
Household vinegar is typically 4 to 5% acetic acid. Start at 4% and test on a small area first.
| Concentrate | 4% solution | 5% solution |
|---|---|---|
| 50% Concentrated Vinegar | 10.2 fl oz1 part to 11.5 parts water | 12.8 fl oz1 part to 9 parts water |
| 80% Concentrated Vinegar | 6.4 fl oz1 part to 19 parts water | 8.0 fl oz1 part to 15 parts water |
| 30% Concentrated VinegarIn development | 17.1 fl oz1 part to 6.5 parts water | 21.3 fl oz1 part to 5 parts water |
Amount of concentrate per 1 gallon (128 fl oz) of finished solution, topped up with water. Approximate, measured by volume.
Step by step
Mix it safely.
- Gear upPut on protective gloves and eye protection before you open the jug.
- Water firstAdd the water to a clean container, then pour in the concentrate. Never mix with bleach or other cleaners.
- Label itMark the bottle with its strength and keep it out of reach of children and pets.
- Test a spotTry the solution on a small, hidden area first, then rinse surfaces with water after cleaning.
Concentrated means corrosive
Calyptus causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Handle it like the strong acid it is.
- Wear protective gloves and eye protection.
- Add water to the container first, then the concentrate.
- Never mix with bleach or other cleaning products.
- Store locked up and out of reach of children and pets.
- Not for food use. Do not drink.
Surfaces to skip
Acid can etch or dull some materials. Do not use Calyptus on natural stone such as marble, limestone and travertine, waxed or unsealed wood, cast iron or screens and electronics.
First aid
If it gets where it shouldn't.
Skin
Take off contaminated clothing and rinse skin with water or shower. Wash clothing before reuse.
Swallowed
Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting. Call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222 or a doctor right away.
From the Calyptus Safety Data Sheets. Read the full SDS