{"title":"Sodium Metasilicate","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"big-shot-sodium-metasilicate","title":"Big Shot Sodium Metasilicate (Metso pentahydrate) 2.2 Lbs","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Due to Transport Canada regulations dangerous goods shipments have additional carrier fees incorporated into shipping charges at checkout*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSodium Metasilicate\u003c\/strong\u003e is a strong alkaline cleaner widely used in professional cleaning, restoration, and industrial maintenance because of its degreasing, stain-removing, and surface-prepping abilities.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMixing Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDissolve in warm water to help it fully dissolve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDilution for wood cleaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLight cleaning\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2–3 oz per gallon of water. 175-225 sq ft per gallon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium duty cleaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-6 oz per gallon of water. 125-175 sq ft per gallon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHeavy-duty cleaning\u003c\/strong\u003e: 7–8 oz per gallon of water. 100-125 sq ft per gallon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMix in a plastic bucket or sprayer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-wet the wood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLightly spray the wood with clean water to prevent the cleaner from soaking in too fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eApply the solution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLet it sit for \u003cstrong\u003e5–10 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e for light soil, or up to \u003cstrong\u003e15 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e for heavy buildup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eKeep the surface \u003cstrong\u003ewet with the solution\u003c\/strong\u003e during this time — don’t let it dry out.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRinsing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRinse thoroughly with a \u003cstrong\u003elow to medium pressure\u003c\/strong\u003e stream (no more than ~800 PSI for softwoods) to avoid damaging the grain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMake sure all residue is removed, as leftover alkalinity can cause discolouration or interfere with sealers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeutralizing (Optional but Recommended)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter cleaning, especially before staining or sealing, use a mild acidic neutralizer like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bigshotsupplies.ca\/products\/oxalic-acid-6lbs\"\u003eOxalic Acid\u003c\/a\u003e to bring the pH back to neutral.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips for Best Results\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid cleaning in direct hot sun — solution may dry too quickly and cause streaks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWork in manageable sections to keep dwell time consistent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep away from aluminum and glass — may cause etching.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eStore any unused Sodium Metasilicate in a sealed, moisture-proof container\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDilution for \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eConcrete cleaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight Mix use 5oz per gallon of water (3\/4 jar\/ 5 Gallon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong Mix use 8oz per gallon of water (1\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e.25 jars\/ 5 Gallon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtreme Mix use 12oz per gallon of water ( 2 jars\/ 5 Gallon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMix in a plastic bucket or sprayer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDownload SDS sheet \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0347\/7323\/7900\/files\/Sodium_Metasilicate_CTI_SDS_BSS_1.pdf?v=1758657892\"\u003eHere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Big Shot Supplies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46765154795764,"sku":"SMJAR","price":22.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0347\/7323\/7900\/files\/BigShotSodiumMetasilicate1_6de81e17-d2d5-4177-97d7-a37f66084ef8.jpg?v=1757622665"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0347\/7323\/7900\/collections\/Standard_Collection_Banner_5_c631348b-42b0-4e06-940b-f20759a5a7d7.png?v=1755185426","url":"https:\/\/www.bigshotsupplies.ca\/collections\/sodium-metasilicate.oembed","provider":"Big Shot Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}