Quick n Brite Liquid Verse Paste Cleaner

People often ask us "what is the difference between the liquid and the paste Quick n Brite, and which is better?" So I thought I would write a post explaining the basics and the benefits of both. First off, all Quick n Brite products have the same base formula (which is explained in our Quick n Brite ingredients post.) Quick n Brite can be used to clean anything water can touch and the formula is non-toxic and biodegradable. All our products also come with a 100% lifetime guarantee, and have since 1952 when we began manufacturing.

Quick n Brite Paste: "The Tough Stuff"

• Quick n Brite paste is the original formula and has been manufactured by our family since 1952. 
• Quick n Brite paste is the strongest formula we offer and is best on tough to clean areas, like hard water spots, pet stains, red wine spills, leather tennis shoes etc. 
• The best "bang for your buck." Quick n Brite paste will last you forever (literally, and figuratively). The formula does not expire and most of our customers have been using the product for over 15 years, only reordering once every couple years! It is a great money saver, one cleaner replaces ALL your household products saving hundreds of dollars. 
• The one downside of the Quick n Brite paste: it is not ultra-convenient to dilute at home:
• The paste can be diluted to make a light or heavy solution cleaner (for stainless steel, wood, spot remover etc.) However, to do so you must melt your desired amount of Quick n Brite in the microwave, then dilute it with water. This step is not very convenient for an on-the-go Mom or professional cleaner, that is why we developed the Quick n Brite Liquid (See Below).
• Most popular uses: Set-In Carpet and Clothing Stains, Hard Water Spots on showers, tubs and windows, Fireplace brick, glass and stone. 

Quick n Brite Paste Special: Buy 2- 80 oz paste, get 2- 12 oz paste and 2- sponges for FREE!  A 25% Savings

Quick n Brite Liquid: "Quick and Easy"

• Easy and convenient to dilute, simply pour your desired amount of Quick n Brite liquid into a spray bottle of water and you are ready to clean! For effortless diluting try our Super Shot with an easy measuring bottle.
• Quick n Brite Liquid and Super Shot are the same formula, our 64 oz Liquid Refill is meant to refill the Super Shot twice. 
• Liquid can also be used full strength for stubborn areas, but is not as powerful as the paste.
• Best Seller for: Carpet Shampoo Machines. You can't beat the Quick n Brite liquid for convenience and price when it comes to shampooing your carpets at home. Quick n Brite saves you hundreds of dollars as opposed to hiring a professional cleaner. You can also use the liquid to replace defoamer, high traffic cleaner, pet odor remover and all the "specialty" carpet shampooing products sold in stores to clean your carpets at home. $2.00 worth of Quick n Brite will clean over 400 square feet of carpet! (See our Cleaning Tips here)
• Most customers go through the liquid faster. Like the paste it will not go bad, however, people generally use it faster. 
• Most popular uses: Carpet Shampoo Machine, Stain fighting booster (add 1 TB of Quick n Brite to a load of laundry), window cleaner (1 tsp. to a quart of water costs about 5 cents)

Quick n Brite Liquid Special: Buy 2-64 oz Liquids, get a FREE 12 oz paste and 18" Sponge

The bottom line: 

Many of our customers have both the liquid and the paste as they both carry unique benefits the other one doesn't have. However, if you have to choose one product to summarize if you are looking to save the most money and do not mind the extra steps to mix the solution, the Quick n Brite paste is probably your best option (or have a specific area in mind you want to clean that is a tough job.) If you want a product that works fantastic and still saves you money, but do not want to hassle with the melting process to dilute the cleaner, the Quick n Brite Liquid is my recommendation (or if you want to shampoo your carpets.)

Our Most Popular Kit: When you purchase the Quick n Brite Liquid and Paste together, we give you FREE mixing bottles and a sponge, a $7.95 value plus, you save $5.00 on shipping. 

If you have any additional questions, you can always feel free to call our offices at 425-778-8285 or visit our website at www.quicknbrite.com. 

How to Clean a Fish Tank using Quick n Brite

Cleaning a fish tank is an easy process if you have the right products and you know what to do. If you maintain your fish tank cleaning on a regular basis the process is much easier and is less upsetting to the fishes habitat; but if you need to do a deep clean or are starting fresh with a new fish tank Quick n Brite makes cleaning your fish tank much easier!

New Fish Tanks, Decorations and Plants:

Sometimes when you purchase a new fish tank it needs to be rinsed out with more than just warm water. Use the Quick n Brite light solution (1 tsp to a quart of water) to give the new fish tank a good cleaning. Quick n Brite is non-toxic and biodegradable so it is safe for your new fish!

Large Fish Tanks:

For regular maintenance to your fish tank: 

Start by cleaning the inside of the glass using an algae pad. (Don't use a regular sponge from the store, there can be too many harsh chemicals or detergents in the scrubber). If you come across a stubborn patch you can use a razor blade to scrape off the excess algae. (Be careful!) You can also clean your blade ahead of time with Quick n Brite to remove any grease or residue. If your tank is acrylic make sure and use a plastic blade.

Remove the plants, decorations etc:

After speaking with fish tank experts many professionals recommend a deep cleaning of rocks or decorations on a cycle so you don't remove too much good bacteria from the tank. (Example: Clean half the plants on week one and the other half of your plants on week three). This is where Quick n Brite is especially good to clean the plants and decorations as well as remove harmful bacteria. Soak your plants or decorations in the Quick n Brite light solution (1/8 cup of Quick n Brite to 1 gallon of hot water or 1 teaspoon of Quick n Brite per quart) for 15 minutes. If there is a large build up of algae you can also use your algae pad to help remove build up. After all the algae is removed using Quick n Brite and your algae pad rinse the plants and decorations in warm water.

Siphon the rocks or gravel using a water siphon vacuum:

There are many different types of siphons available on the market to clean rocks and vacuum away debris. We would recommend contacting your local pet store for pros and cons on siphons.

Clean the outside glass: 

After a thorough cleaning of your fish tank, chances are you've dripped some water down the tanks and throughout your house! Use your Quick n Brite light solution (1 teaspoon of Quick n Brite per quart) to clean the outside of the tank, counters and kitchen sink. If you have any trouble with streaking on the outside of the fish tank, just add more water to your Quick n Brite solution!)

Small Fish Tanks: 

Many of the above directions still apply but if you don't have a siphon to vacuum the rocks and they need to be cleaned you can rinse the rocks in the Quick n Brite light solution (1 tsp to a quart of water or 1/8 cup of Quick n Brite to 1 gallon of hot water). Simply soak the rocks in the light solution for 15 minutes then rinse them clean before returning them to the tank.

Product we recommend:

Our 64 oz Quick n Brite Liquid Concentrate is perfect for the job. Quick n Brite is non-toxic and biodegradable so it is safe for your pets and yourself. Since Quick n Brite is an all purpose cleaner it is also great to clean your pet cages or pet stains on carpets! See more Cleaning Tips using Quick n Brite.