Equisol Vitalise – Timber rejuvenator & brightener for exterior wood
Cleans, brightens & prepares weathered timber for recoating
Whether you’re a hands-on DIYer or a seasoned tradie, Equisol Vitalise is your go-to solution for reviving tired, weathered exterior timber. Specially formulated to clean and restore timber surfaces, Vitalise removes built-up grime, water stains, rust marks, and old colour tones – bringing faded timber back to life.
Ideal as a pre-treatment before applying timber oils or coatings, this powerful timber cleaner brightens and rejuvenates greyed timber, ensuring your next coat adheres better and lasts longer.
Equisol Vitalise will help remove:
- Old colour tones from existing oiled timber
- Inorganic deposits
- Pool chemical build up
- Iron oxide stains (rust), also known as black stains
- Efflorescence (salt-based deposits)
- Limescale (calcium-based deposits)
- Hard water (high mineral deposits)
- Salt, including coastal salt spray
- Starch-based stains
- Soap scum
Note: If you have a new deck then use Equisol Prime to remove tannins and mill glaze.
Key Benefits:
- Restores natural timber tone – removes old stains and grey weathering
- Deep cleaning action – tackles grease, rust, iron stains, and surface contaminants
- Prepares timber for re-coating – essential step for long-lasting results
- Easy to apply – suitable for DIY home maintenance or professional use
- Improves coating performance – ensures better penetration and finish
Where to use:
Exterior timber including decking, pergolas, garden furniture, fences, gates weather boards, trims and soffits. Not suitable for stripping paint or polyurethane film coatings from timber.
Sizes Available: 1L, 4L, 20L
Mix Ratio: 1 part concentrate to 4 parts water
Coverage: 4m2 per litre when diluted
Clean up: Water
Preparation
Sweep deck and wash down with water. Protect areas not to be cleaned. Mask painted areas, as Vitalise will damage paint. May also be corrosive to metals. For new timber use Equisol Prime. If mould is present use Equisol Null before using Equisol Vitalise.
Application
Wear protective gloves and goggles. Mix ONE part Equisol Vitalise with FOUR parts water in a clean plastic container and stir thoroughly.Apply mixture to timber with stiff bristle brush and scrub lightly to ensure good penetration. Leave for about 20 mins, taking care to keep timber wet. Do not allow surface to dry. Rinse mixture off thoroughly with a high pressure water cleaner. Allow to dry before coating. Repeat as spot remover on remaining dark patches or stubborn stains.
Safety Directions
Harmful if swallowed and in contact with skin.
Causes allergic skin reaction. Causes serious eye irritation. Toxic to aquatic life.
Avoid breathing mist, vapours or spray. Wear protective clothing, gloves, eye/face protection and suitable respirator as required. Wash hands, face and all exposed skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Contaminated clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace, and should be washed before re-use. Store in a closed container, in a well ventilated place and away from oxidising agents and foodstuffs. Do not empty into drains.
FIRST AID: If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre (Phone Australia 13 11 26). If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.
SWALLOWED: If swallowed, rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Give a glass of water. Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor.
EYE: Hold eyes open, flush with running water for at least 15 minutes and see a doctor.
SKIN: If skin or hair contact occurs, immediately remove any contaminated clothing and wash skin and hair thoroughly with running water. If swelling, redness, blistering or irritation occurs seek medical assistance.
INHALED: Remove from contaminated area – avoid becoming a casualty. Allow patient most comfortable position and keep warm. Apply artificial respiration if not breathing. Seek medical advice.
FOR FIRE: If involved in fire use water fog, foam or dry agents. Avoid breathing product of combustion.
FOR SPILLS: Clear area of all unprotected personnel. Slippery when spilt. Wear protective equipment. Absorb with sand or soil. Collect and seal in properly labeled drums. Dispose of contents/containers in accordance with local regulations.
DISPOSAL: Do NOT pour leftover product down the drain. Keep unwanted product in sealed containers for disposal via chemical waste collections.
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