This item has been discontinued, but the manufacturer suggests Prochem S708 Traffic Lane Cleaner, Case of 4 (1 Gal.) as the closest match or upgrade.
If the spots you keep fighting are oily ones - the darkened headrest on a sofa, greasy soil on a restaurant booth, the grey filtration lines that appear along baseboards and under closed doors - a general-purpose pre-spray usually will not touch them. HydraMaster Natural Orange is built for exactly that job. It is a citrus-solvent pre-spray and pre-spotter, sold here as a case of four one-gallon jugs (part 800-450-B), formulated to dissolve and emulsify oil-bound soil on delicate fabrics without the harsh solvents that put fine upholstery at risk.
The active is d-limonene, the solvent pressed from orange peel, carried in a surfactant blend that lets it release oily soil and then rinse away in the extraction step. It is a mildly alkaline product - HydraMaster publishes a ready-to-use pH of 8.5 to 9.0 - so it works on grease without the aggressive high-pH chemistry you would use on a trashed commercial traffic lane.
Built for
- Upholstery pre-spotting. Body oils, hair oils, gels and treatments, cooking grease and settled airborne oils on furniture and fine fabrics.
- Carpet filtration soil lines. The dark bands at the edge of the carpet, under doors and along stair risers, where airflow has driven fine oily particulate into the pile.
- Fine-fabric work. A pre-spotter gentle enough to use on delicate upholstery where a strong alkaline product would be a risk.
- Booster duty. Cleaners commonly add it to a general pre-spray to give an existing mix citrus solvent action on greasy areas.
How professionals use it
HydraMaster's directions call for 1 part product to 10 parts water for standard spot removal, and 1 part to 2 parts water for heavy spills and filtration soiling. Apply lightly, let it dwell 2 to 5 minutes, then extract thoroughly. Always pre-test an inconspicuous area for colorfastness first - that is the manufacturer's instruction, and on fine fabric it is not optional.
On a forum thread among working carpet cleaners, one owner-operator described it as his go-to for upholstery and asked whether it could double as a citrus booster for carpet pre-spray; another pointed back to HydraMaster's own label, which does rate it for carpets and filtration stains as well as furniture. That is the pattern of use we see most: bought first for upholstery, kept because it also solves the filtration-line problem that customers notice and complain about.
What it will not do
Natural Orange is a pre-spray and pre-spotter, not a rinse and not a protector. It does not neutralize alkaline residue - that is a separate acid-rinse step - and it is not a substitute for a heavy-duty traffic lane cleaner on badly neglected commercial nylon.
Specifications
- Form: liquid concentrate
- Pack: case of 4 x 1 gallon (part 800-450-B)
- Ready-to-use pH: 8.5 to 9.0
- Dilution: 1:10 standard spot removal; 1:2 heavy spills and filtration soil
- Dwell time: 2 to 5 minutes before extraction
- Active chemistry: d-limonene citrus solvent with surfactant blend
- Fragrance: natural citrus; deodorizes as it cleans
Frequently asked questions
What is the pH of Natural Orange?
HydraMaster publishes a ready-to-use pH of 8.5 to 9.0. Some older marketing copy calls it neutral pH; the manufacturer's own label figure is 8.5 to 9.0, which is mildly alkaline.
What dilution should I use?
1 part product to 10 parts water for standard spot removal, and 1 part to 2 parts water for heavy spills and filtration soiling.
Can I use it on carpet, or is it upholstery only?
HydraMaster rates it for both. It is widely bought as an upholstery pre-spotter, and the manufacturer also lists carpet and carpet filtration stains.
Is Natural Orange WoolSafe approved?
No. It does not appear in the WoolSafe approved product registry. Pre-test any wool or natural fiber for colorfastness before use.
How long should it dwell before extraction?
2 to 5 minutes, then extract thoroughly. Do not let it dry on the fabric.
Discount Cleaning Products is an authorized dealer for the HydraMaster chemical line, and we sell it to working carpet and upholstery cleaners every day. If you are not sure whether Natural Orange or a higher-pH pre-spray is right for the fiber you are facing, our US-based staff will talk it through with you before you buy.
