Dumb Question?

soft rider · 05-12-2009, 03:35 PM

I was wondering what you all would use to get the manure stains off of the wood in the stalls.

My walls are not painted, I tried spraying bleach and scrubing, but just too much work, and it dont all come off.

I just hate looking at poop stains running down the walls.

Any ideas????

Gotta Love Duns · 05-12-2009, 03:49 PM

When we rented a trailer (before we bought our stock trailer) it had plywood walls and when we returned it we power sprayed the walls with a high pressure sprayer and we got 95% of the stains off the walls. Do you have access to a portable high pressure sprayer?

soft rider · 05-12-2009, 04:20 PM

Yep, we do have one, I didnt think about that....

silly_lil_filly · 05-12-2009, 04:26 PM

I would spray the walls with a bleach solution first n then you the power washer to get the stains that way you are not only getting rid of your stains but you are also disinfectiong your barn.

candy4legs · 05-13-2009, 10:39 PM

and if you use the bleach, power washing will help clear the bleach smell...

mingiz · 06-02-2009, 07:49 AM

Be carefull with the spray nozzle. If you get to close with a sharp stream it will cut into the wood and you will have fresh wood marks.. Use a broader spray...and you should be ok....I learned the hard way doing my stock trailer the floors were painted over the wood and I took the paint off the wood....

horselady · 06-02-2009, 10:27 AM

I have the inside of my barn stained with used motor oil, I know sounds crazy but it is on there for 14 years, and every year I just spray wash and all the stains come right off.

mingiz · 07-01-2009, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by horselady

I have the inside of my barn stained with used motor oil, I know sounds crazy but it is on there for 14 years, and every year I just spray wash and all the stains come right off.

Good idea..The oil protects the wood and some what preserves it too. Shame you can't get creasote anymore that was the best thing for treating wood...I use used motor oil on my spreader chains and the floor wood on it. The old timers used it for everything....

Paminky · 07-01-2009, 10:22 AM

I didn't want that to happen in our new barn so we sprayed on four coats of polyurethane and everything washes off easily although I did learn the hard way that you shouldn't park your car in front of the barn doors while you're spraying polyurethane.

William · 07-01-2009, 10:29 AM

Lady please do not take this the wrong way used moter is great for a lot of things but i would not tell everyone in most states if the EPA find's out that you are using it they can write you a big fine do not get me wrong i us it all the time when i am home

pvf · 07-01-2009, 10:36 AM

we painted the inside of our barn with White barn paint and it washes nicely. at least 2 or 3 times a year I spray everything with bleach before I wash it.

LaudieAndy · 07-01-2009, 04:44 PM

We always used motor oil (used) good for poop stains and the horses wont chew the wood!

soft rider · 07-02-2009, 09:16 AM

So u just brush it on like your painting with it?

that sounds like a good idea....

horselady · 07-03-2009, 07:37 PM

You can spray on the motor oil with a paint sprayer, but for fence or anything on the small side I used a rag, sponge, and wore kitchen dishwashing gloves.

WestCoastRambler · 07-10-2009, 05:33 PM

Wow I never even thought of used motor oil...will have to look into it when the time comes. Legal issues aside is it actually safe to use with horses?

Slim Pikkens · 07-10-2009, 08:20 PM

When the biting flies have been particularly bad I've sprayed used motor oil on my horses legs. With a sprayer and by standing back somewhat, the oil sits on top of the coat and not the skin. Baby shampoo will remove it.

ahabarabs · 07-11-2009, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Slim Pikkens

When the biting flies have been particularly bad I've sprayed used motor oil on my horses legs. With a sprayer and by standing back somewhat, the oil sits on top of the coat and not the skin. Baby shampoo will remove it.

I know I've used it,(used) and new motor oil on hooves for hoof dressing, but did not know about for stalls/painting legs, very good info. , BUT what kind of sprayer do you use that can handle oil like that without getting clogged all up and/or not spraying?

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05-12-2009, 03:35 PM
soft rider Yearling Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: IL Posts: 833	Dumb Question? I was wondering what you all would use to get the manure stains off of the wood in the stalls. My walls are not painted, I tried spraying bleach and scrubing, but just too much work, and it dont all come off. I just hate looking at poop stains running down the walls. Any ideas????

05-12-2009, 03:49 PM
Gotta Love Duns Bombproof Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dixonville, Alberta Posts: 10,799	When we rented a trailer (before we bought our stock trailer) it had plywood walls and when we returned it we power sprayed the walls with a high pressure sprayer and we got 95% of the stains off the walls. Do you have access to a portable high pressure sprayer? __________________ A penny saved is a penny you can spend on your next horse. http://nightfireranch.webs.com/index.htm

05-12-2009, 04:20 PM
soft rider Yearling Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: IL Posts: 833	Yep, we do have one, I didnt think about that....

05-12-2009, 04:26 PM
silly_lil_filly Halter broke Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Dunnellon Florida Posts: 63	poop I would spray the walls with a bleach solution first n then you the power washer to get the stains that way you are not only getting rid of your stains but you are also disinfectiong your barn.

05-13-2009, 10:39 PM
candy4legs Long Yearling Join Date: May 2009 Location: O'Fallon, MO Posts: 1,450	and if you use the bleach, power washing will help clear the bleach smell...

06-02-2009, 07:49 AM
mingiz Weanling Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern MD Posts: 421	Be carefull with the spray nozzle. If you get to close with a sharp stream it will cut into the wood and you will have fresh wood marks.. Use a broader spray...and you should be ok....I learned the hard way doing my stock trailer the floors were painted over the wood and I took the paint off the wood.... __________________ Never Ride Faster Than Your Guardian Angel Can Fly **Friends are angels who lift us to our feet when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly.... 1 TWHBEA, 1 Missouri Fox Trotter 03 Exiss Event 3H ,06 F250 extcab 6.0**

06-02-2009, 10:27 AM
horselady Kid Safe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: albany new york Posts: 6,435	I have the inside of my barn stained with used motor oil, I know sounds crazy but it is on there for 14 years, and every year I just spray wash and all the stains come right off. __________________ www.rainbow-horse-retirement.com We love and take care of your companion for the remainder of his lifetime

07-01-2009, 10:22 AM
Paminky Weanling Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 328	I didn't want that to happen in our new barn so we sprayed on four coats of polyurethane and everything washes off easily although I did learn the hard way that you shouldn't park your car in front of the barn doors while you're spraying polyurethane.

07-01-2009, 10:29 AM
William Halter broke Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dublin VA Posts: 75	Lady please do not take this the wrong way used moter is great for a lot of things but i would not tell everyone in most states if the EPA find's out that you are using it they can write you a big fine do not get me wrong i us it all the time when i am home __________________ Bert 8yrs head horse chestnut Zip 9yrs western pleasure bay Smoke 4yrs reining bay lena 1 yr black head horse in training soon

07-01-2009, 10:36 AM
pvf Regional Forums Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 8,276	we painted the inside of our barn with White barn paint and it washes nicely. at least 2 or 3 times a year I spray everything with bleach before I wash it. __________________ www.prairieviewfarms.net Raising Reg. Paints and Quarter horses

07-01-2009, 04:44 PM
LaudieAndy Weanling Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Newfoundland Canada Posts: 262	We always used motor oil (used) good for poop stains and the horses wont chew the wood! __________________

07-02-2009, 09:16 AM
soft rider Yearling Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: IL Posts: 833	So u just brush it on like your painting with it? that sounds like a good idea....

07-03-2009, 07:37 PM
horselady Kid Safe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: albany new york Posts: 6,435	You can spray on the motor oil with a paint sprayer, but for fence or anything on the small side I used a rag, sponge, and wore kitchen dishwashing gloves. __________________ www.rainbow-horse-retirement.com We love and take care of your companion for the remainder of his lifetime

07-10-2009, 05:33 PM
WestCoastRambler Weanling Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Burnaby, BC Posts: 222	Wow I never even thought of used motor oil...will have to look into it when the time comes. Legal issues aside is it actually safe to use with horses?

07-10-2009, 08:20 PM
Slim Pikkens Seasoned Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 4,053	When the biting flies have been particularly bad I've sprayed used motor oil on my horses legs. With a sprayer and by standing back somewhat, the oil sits on top of the coat and not the skin. Baby shampoo will remove it.