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The number one destroyer of metal products...rust!

Rust is the product of a combination of metal, moisture, and oxygen coming together and reacting with one another. Millions of metal tools are rendered useless each year because of a combination of moisture and air. The fact is that rust can be very difficult to stop and difficult to deal with once it is already started to take over.

Having a rust spot is not an automatic death sentence for the item. A rust converter can prevent more rust from forming and can prep the area for a repaint. Rust Kutter can safely be used on farm equipment, garden tools, cars, trucks, or livestock equipment. It works by binding itself to metal and preventing moisture and oxygen from attacking the metal surface. The balanced formula allows for the rust to chemically change to phosphate.

To apply Rust Kutter simply clean large flakes of existing rust with a wire brush then spray or paint Rust Kutter on damaged area. The area will become a black or white chalky film after the product is dried. Once the surface has dried completely, rinse off the product, apply your primer,  then paint!

It is always amazing to see the transformation ponds make with our products throughout the season. Correctly identifying the growth, having the right products, knowing how much to use, and having consistency with treatments are the key elements in how you transform your pond into the most popular feature on your property.

Just take a look at some of our favorite before & after photos from this season!

We have all heard of mineral oil, but what is it used for?

Mineral oil as a whole can have hundreds of household and industrial uses. Our Mineral Oil is food-grade, meaning that it can be used on products that come in direct contact with food. This makes it great for kitchen use. Wipe down your stainless steal appliances with Mineral Oil for a perfect shine or use it on your knives to help prevent corrosion. Cutting boards and wooden utensils will dry out, warp, and crack after extended use. Mineral Oil helps rejuvenate these to prolong their lifespan.

Sanco's lawn & garden products are rapidly expanding! Whether you're spraying for weeds or just need a little sprucing up, we have you covered! Here is our current lineup...

Neem Oil is there for your indoor & outdoor plant needs. 100% Neem Oil will ensure your plants remain healthy from seed to harvest.

Add instant curb appeal with Mulch Worx! Save your time and money by restoring your old faded mulch with this mulch concentrate. Available in black, red, and brown.

Your weeds won't stand a chance when you use these three Liquid Harvest products together!

🌱 Mesotrione (broadleaf herbicide)

💦 Lazer Blue (spray pattern indicator)

📌 Surfactant (helps herbicide stick to plant)

Think of whenever you have grabbed a coffee from your favorite coffee shop. Have you ever seen a "CAUTION: HOT" warning on the cup or sleeve? Seems pretty straight forward, but label warnings on other products can be viewed in a similar manner.

When perusing online, we occasionally run into reviews where customers state that our product(s) are “toxic” due to warnings that are present on our labels. When looking at the big picture, you would understand that these are precautionary measures that are required by law and/or by the Environmental Protection Agency for certain products. These warnings do not mean that our products are not safe for standard use.

Majority of our products are regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The agency does many things, but in this case, the EPA must approve of a product’s label and its content before it can be sold or distributed. There are many edits made between their office and ours until we are finally left with a finished label that aligns with their regulations and guidelines.

For example, one product that is often discussed online is our Decorative Fountain Algae Control. On the label, we are required to list this is a “hazard to humans and domestic animals”. Many who see this come to the conclusion that birds or other wildlife are at risk of being harmed if they are exposed to or drink out of the treated water.

When Decorative Fountain is used properly and as directed, it is not hazardous for people, domestic animals, or general wildlife. Because it is an algaecide, it can potentially be hazardous to fish. If you were to drink the product straight from the bottle, that is what the warning is for. This is obviously an unlikely scenario, but it must be placed on our label along with other precautionary warnings to inform the customer of any potential risks.

We cannot realistically fit anything and everything on a label, so broad statements like this are made. What does this mean for the end user? Use any product for its intended use and follow dosing instructions. Use your best judgement and be mindful of the safety precautions. If you are unsure about something or need a little help, please reach out to the manufacturer for instruction.