Product Comparison Chart
VacAway Product Comparison Chart
A cleaner, searchable HTML version of the original one-page comparison chart. Product descriptions and mixing information have been reorganized for easier reading.
How to read this chart
PG means ounces per gallon. “RTU” means ready to use. Blank entries in the original chart are shown as an em dash. Product-purpose tags summarize the original color-coded key and the product description.
Chart key
Spot removerPurpose
HWE / presprayDetergent for hot-water extraction, or usable as one
Consumer productDesigned for consumers
Anti-wickerHelps prevent wicking or reappearing stains
Tile & groutSuitable for tile-and-grout cleaning
Green / bio-basedBio-based or green formulation
Carpet & fabric protectantProtective treatment for carpet or fabric
Not freeze-thaw stableProduct is not freeze-thaw stable
Encap detergentCrystallizes so residue can be vacuumed away after drying
DeodorizerProvides deodorizing properties
Solvent-basedContains a solvent-based cleaning component
BoosterEnhances a prespray or detergent
Upholstery cleanerSuitable for upholstery cleaning
No dirt attractionLeaves no dirt-attracting residue
Pad / bonnetCan be used with pad or bonnet cleaning
In the original PDF, the color of the first-column cell indicates a product’s primary purpose; colors in other cells indicate additional purposes or properties.
37 products
| Product | Use / Description | Notable Benefit | Foam Height | Approx. pH at Use Dilution | Pump-Up / Other Sprayer | Hydro-Force, 8:1 Tip | Super Spotter Mix |
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Blast
Spot removerHWE / presprayDeodorizerAnti-wicker
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VacAway BLAST is a prespray, traffic-lane cleaner, and stain-removal system made from two components: DYNAMITE and DETONATOR. See the BLAST technical bulletin for specific instructions. | Excellent deodorizer | High | 9 at 10 PG | 10 PG | — | — |
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Commercial Magic
Encap detergentHWE / presprayDeodorizerAnti-wickerPad / bonnet
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High-pH, film-crystallizing encapsulation detergent designed for restaurants, apartments, and similar commercial settings. Leaves zero dirt-attracting residue. | Lightly deodorizes (not cat urine) | Medium | 11 to 12 | 2 to 4 PG | 22-44 oz, then fill with water | 1-2 oz per quart |
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CPR
Encap detergentHWE / presprayCarpet & fabric protectantAnti-wickerPad / bonnet
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Crystallizing encapsulation detergent that also imparts or restores stain resistance in nylon and gives stain resistance to wool as it cleans. Works with both HWE and VLM systems. | Cleans with acid-dye protection | High | 8 at 6 PG | 6 to 10 PG | 64-104 oz, then fill with water | 3-4 oz per quart |
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Encap GREEN
Encap detergentConsumer productGreen / bio-basedUpholstery cleanerDeodorizerAnti-wickerPad / bonnet
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Crystallizing encapsulation detergent. Also a strong bonnet, pad, and upholstery cleaner. Bio-based (plant-based) except for the polymer added for crystallization; more than 99% biodegradable at use dilution. | Good deodorizer (not cat urine) | High | 7.2 at 4 PG | 2 to 8 PG | 22-64 oz, then fill with water | 4-8 oz per quart |
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Double Trouble
Encap detergentAnti-wickerPad / bonnet
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Crystallizing, very highly concentrated grease-cutting encapsulation detergent. | — | High | 9.7 at 2 PG | 1 to 4 PG | — | 2-4 oz per quart |
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Mex-Magic
Encap detergentGreen / bio-basedDeodorizerAnti-wickerPad / bonnet
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Crystallizing encapsulation detergent. Bio-based (plant-based) except for the polymer used for crystallization; more than 99% biodegradable at use dilution. Designed for Cimex machines and other low-moisture rotary machines using onboard spray or gravity-fed systems. | Good deodorizer (not cat urine) | Very high | 8 at 4 PG | 2 to 8 PG | 22-64 oz, then fill with water | 4-8 oz per quart |
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Formula 357
Encap detergentAnti-wickerPad / bonnet
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Crystallizing, highly concentrated grease-cutting encapsulation detergent. At least 25-33% more powerful than Hot Knife. | — | High | 9.7 at 4 PG | 2 to 8 PG | 22-64 oz, then fill with water | 4-8 oz per quart |
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Hot Knife X-treme
Encap detergentAnti-wickerPad / bonnet
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Crystallizing, highly concentrated grease-cutting encapsulation detergent. | — | High | 9.3 at 4 PG | 2 to 8 PG | 22-64 oz, then fill with water | 4-8 oz per quart |
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Peroxcellent
Encap detergentSpot removerDeodorizerAnti-wickerPad / bonnet
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Peroxide-based encapsulation detergent, cleaner, deodorizer, and stain remover. | Excellent deodorizer | Medium | 6 | 10 PG | 124 oz, then fill with water | 8 oz per quart |
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Safe-N-Soft
Upholstery cleanerAnti-wicker
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Low-pH upholstery cleaner that leaves fabrics and carpets soft. | — | High | 5.5-6 | 4 to 12 PG | — | — |
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Hel-Gel ORANGE
Spot removerSolvent-based
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Crystallizing citrus gel. Excellent for removing gum and sticky substances such as duct-tape residue. | — | N/A | — | — | — | — |
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Oxi-Moxie
Spot removerEncap detergentDeodorizerAnti-wicker
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Peroxide-based encapsulating spot and stain remover. | Excellent deodorizer | N/A | N/A | — | — | — |
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PIG Out
Spot removerNo dirt attraction
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Fast-acting paint, ink, grease, and similar spot remover that leaves no sticky residue. | — | N/A | N/A | — | — | — |
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Problem-B-Gone (Oxidizer)
Spot removerOxidizer
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Two-part, multi-purpose oxidizing stain remover for coffee, tea, red stains, and more. Use on synthetic fibers only. Mix equal parts Part 1 and Part 2. | — | N/A | 9.5 | — | — | — |
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Red Vanish (Reducing Agent)
Spot removerReducing agentEncap / crystallizing
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One-part dye-stain remover, especially effective on Red Dye #40. Crystallizes and dries to a powder. | — | Low | 9 | — | — | — |
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Red Vanish for Wool (Reducing Agent)
Spot removerReducing agentWool-safe
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Wool-safe version of Red Vanish with a much lower pH. | — | Low | 5 to 6 | — | — | — |
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Rust Assassin Spot remover
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Very effective rust remover. Rinse well or neutralize with a non-sticky, higher-pH product. | — | N/A | 3.0-3.5 | — | — | — |
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Spot-N-Boost GREEN
Spot removerBoosterGreen / bio-based
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Booster for presprays and encapsulation detergents. Also a versatile spotter for ink, air-filtration lines, tar, makeup, and more. Can also remove rust without acid. | Best GREEN general spotter | Low to medium | Below 10 | — | — | — |
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Spot-N-Boost
Spot removerBooster
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Booster for presprays and encapsulation detergents. Also a versatile spotter for ink, air-filtration lines, tar, makeup, and more. Can also remove rust without acid. | Best general spotter | Low to medium | Below 10 | — | — | — |
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Spotting Kit Spot remover
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Contains seven spotters in eight bottles, a spotting chart/manual, two sprayers, pH paper, two towels, a mixing cup, a brush, and an agitation scraper. | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Urine Eraser (Oxidizer)
Spot removerOxidizer
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Contains a mixture of hydrogen peroxide and stabilizers. Use on synthetic fibers only. | — | — | 4 to 5 | — | — | — |
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Halt
Spot removerAnti-wicker
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A reappearing-stain and wicking preventative. Dries up soapy and sugary residues. | — | — | 9 | — | — | — |
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Dirt Axe
HWE / presprayEncap detergentBoosterTile & groutNo dirt attractionAnti-wicker
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Film-forming encapsulation detergent in the TOP SHELF series. VacAway's best prespray, traffic-lane cleaner, emulsifier, and booster for HWE or low-moisture systems. Leaves no dirt-attracting residue. Also an excellent tile-and-grout cleaner when mixed 1:2 to 1:4 with water. Expected to eventually replace Intensity RED. | Most cost-effective cleaner | Low to medium | 9.0 at 4 PG | 2 to 8 PG | 22-85 oz, then fill with water | 2-4 oz per quart |
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Grease Hawg
HWE / presprayEncap detergentTile & groutDeodorizerNo dirt attractionAnti-wicker
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High-pH, film-forming encapsulation detergent for restaurants, apartments, and similar settings. Can be used with HWE or low-moisture systems. Leaves zero dirt-attracting residue and is also excellent for tile-and-grout cleaning. | Lightly deodorizes (not cat urine) | Medium | 12 at 4 PG | 2 to 4 PG | 22-44 oz, then fill with water | 1-2 oz per quart |
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Intensity RED
HWE / presprayEncap detergentBoosterTile & groutDeodorizerNo dirt attractionAnti-wicker
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Film-forming encapsulation detergent in the TOP SHELF series. A strong prespray, traffic-lane cleaner, emulsifier, and booster for HWE or low-moisture systems. Leaves zero dirt-attracting residue. Also excellent for tile-and-grout cleaning when mixed 1:3 to 1:4 with water. | Lightly deodorizes (not cat urine) | Low to medium | 9.9 at 2 PG | 1 to 6 PG | 11-64 oz, then fill with water | 2-4 oz per quart |
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Xtraction Magic
HWE / presprayEncap detergentBoosterTile & groutNo dirt attractionAnti-wicker
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High-pH, film-forming encapsulation detergent in the TOP SHELF series. A strong prespray, traffic-lane cleaner, emulsifier, and booster for HWE or low-moisture systems. Leaves zero dirt-attracting residue. Also excellent for tile-and-grout cleaning when mixed 1:3 to 1:4 with water. | — | Low to medium | 11 at 4 PG | 1 to 6 PG | 11-64 oz, then fill with water | 2-4 oz per quart |
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Intensity GREEN
HWE / presprayEncap detergentBoosterTile & groutGreen / bio-basedDeodorizerNo dirt attractionAnti-wicker
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Film-forming encapsulation detergent in the TOP SHELF series and VacAway's best green prespray, traffic-lane cleaner, emulsifier, and booster. Designed for HWE or low-moisture systems. Leaves zero dirt-attracting residue. Also excellent for tile-and-grout cleaning when mixed 1:3 to 1:4 with water. | Lightly deodorizes (not cat urine) | Low to medium | 9.9 at 4 PG | 1 to 6 PG | 11-64 oz, then fill with water | 2-4 oz per quart |
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Quantum GREEN DS
HWE / presprayGreen / bio-basedDeodorizerTile & grout
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Bio-based green cleaner and deodorizer (not for cat urine). Use 1-3 PG for cleaning, up to 12 PG for deodorizing, and mix 1:2 for tile-and-grout cleaning. 100% biodegradable. | 10-30 minute dwell for deodorizing (not cat urine) | Medium | 8.5 | 1 to 3 PG | 22-65 oz, then fill with water | 4-8 oz per quart |
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Encap-A-Cide
Encap detergentDeodorizerAnti-wicker
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A fast-acting solution for many odors that also doubles as an encapsulation detergent. Removes even skunk musk odor. | — | Medium | 8.5 | 4 to 8 PG | — | 4-8 oz per quart |
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Odor Death Deodorizer
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Uses stabilized chlorine-dioxide (ClO2) technology to destroy most odors, including skunk musk odor. | — | N/A | 8.5 at 12 oz per gallon | 12 to 24 oz per gallon | — | — |
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PeeRadicator (Oxidizer)
Spot removerDeodorizerOxidizer
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Powdered odor and urine-stain remover. Pour on to saturate the area, allow 15-20 minutes of dwell time, then extract with a water claw. Removes even cat urine odor. | — | Medium to high | 10 to 11 | 4 to 8 PG | — | — |
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Fiber Cop
Carpet & fabric protectantAnti-wicker
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Fast-drying, water-based carpet and fabric protectant. Covers approximately 1,000-1,500 sq. ft. per gallon. Ready to use; no mixing. Fluorochemical protectant, not silicone-based, with no acid-dye resistors. | — | — | 6 to 7 | RTU | — | — |
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Guard Dog
Carpet & fabric protectantAnti-wicker
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Water-based carpet and fabric protectant. Covers approximately 250-300 sq. ft. per gallon of ready-to-use product. Fluorochemical protectant, not silicone-based, with no acid-dye resistors. | — | — | 6 to 7 | 32 oz per gallon | — | — |
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Rhino-Shield
Carpet & fabric protectantAnti-wicker
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Refreshes stain-resistant carpet performance and protects solution-dyed carpets such as polyester and olefin. Shields against spills, stains, soil, and oil. One gallon of ready-to-use product covers approximately 400 sq. ft. in residential use. | — | — | 6.0-6.5 | Gold 1:8; Silver 1:2 | — | — |
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KleenShield Block-N-Boost
BoosterCarpet & fabric protectantAcid-dye protection
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Additive that imparts or restores stain resistance in nylon and gives stain resistance to wool as it cleans. Add it to a VacAway prespray. | Cleans with acid-dye protection | — | Approx. 5.0 | 4 to 8 PG | — | — |
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Anomaly Tile & grout
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Alkaline, non-butyl tile-and-grout cleaner for ceramic tile, porcelain, and grout. Also suitable for natural stone such as marble, granite, travertine, and terrazzo. | — | Medium | 11.5-12.5 | 16 to 64 PG | — | — |
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POOF, Yowza & Green Wizard
Spot removerEncap / crystallizingDeodorizerAnti-wickerGreen / bio-basedConsumer product
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Crystallizing spot remover and deodorizer designed as a marketing and customer-retention tool. Derived from Encap GREEN. Not intended for cat urine. | Not cat urine | High | 8-8.5 | — | — | — |
Converted from the VacAway Product Comparison Chart. Always follow the current product label and technical bulletin for final mixing and safety instructions.