good video, but you should probably wear rubber gloves when using. this is a pesticide. not good to get on your skin

@ithinkaboutthings9052

Жыл бұрын

You’re right, Sean. I always try to be very cautious with chemicals and should have added that advice to the video. Thanks you!

Appreciate the video. It allowed me to understand I bought the non battery option and didn't realize. So back to home Depot for the exchange

Thank you! Your video was sweet short and to the point…funny and well edited! I appreciate videos like these!

@ithinkaboutthings9052

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Tiffani, for the kind words! My editing has never been complimented before. Lol. I really appreciate that you enjoyed it.

Great video! Nice and thorough/straight forward!

@ithinkaboutthings9052

2 жыл бұрын

Now that is how you leave a comment 😄 Thanks for watching!

Thank you!!!! You fixed my sprayer!!!

@ithinkaboutthings9052

Жыл бұрын

Aw, shucks. You did it, Jessica! Thank you for watching and sharing your success.

Thank you so much for this video I did not know I had to turn on and off on the base for the spray to come out..thank you much..

@ithinkaboutthings9052

11 күн бұрын

Keep this between us, okay? I didn’t notice the On/Off ring the first time. I invited some friends over for burgers and beer and - wouldn’t you know it? - one of the wives suggested, “Look at the directions.” Lol. Thanks for watching!!!

Thanks so much for this helpful video!

@ithinkaboutthings9052

Жыл бұрын

Thank you a bunch for watching, Kelly! I almost always say my viewers are slightly above average and I’d put you near the top of the group. Have an outstanding weekend!

Thank you best video I've found on this product. I had issues attaching the wand, your video helped a lot.👍🏽

@ithinkaboutthings9052

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Donita!

@donitabrown8100

Жыл бұрын

@@ithinkaboutthings9052 You are very welcome

Great video. Thank you for your help.

@ithinkaboutthings9052

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so very much for watching and dropping a nice comment, Rose!

Thank you so much for your video you explain it so well

@ithinkaboutthings9052

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words, Shamirah!

I like the Ortho home defense I used it plenty of time and it works here in my house in Florida. I recently bought a new one and is not spraying, so thank you for troubleshooting I will try that method.

@ithinkaboutthings9052

3 ай бұрын

Be sure you raise the jug above the sprayer level and let me know if it works.

Taking the wand out and releasing the air worked!!

Thanks!!!!

@ithinkaboutthings9052

2 ай бұрын

Thank YOU! I’m glad it helped.

Sir thank you so much for this video this changed my lifeeee

@ithinkaboutthings9052

25 күн бұрын

Thanks so much for watching!

@cnstringer12

12 күн бұрын

It changed my life also ..thank you sir

I personally like the regular spray trigger option. The battery operated one doesn’t shoot as far as the regular one. Sometimes you might need to have a long shot to get to those certain areas. Plus the regular trigger option I believe is cheaper, I paid around $9 dollars at home depot for a big jug.

@ithinkaboutthings9052

Жыл бұрын

There’s something to be said for the simplicity of the regular trigger. The battery operated model may be easier for those with arthritis or something that would be irritated by the pumping action. I’ve heard more complaints about the battery powered sprayer. There’s always a trade off, isn’t there? Thanks for watching, Joe Schmoe. Lol @ that name.

@joeshmoe8952

Жыл бұрын

@@ithinkaboutthings9052 I hear ya, my grandmother can’t use a spray bottle properly due to arthritis.

@KiraOniiChan

Жыл бұрын

I just got the regular one and I like how it sprays but dam, what a workout lol

@joeshmoe8952

Жыл бұрын

@@KiraOniiChan Yes I agree, it is not as easy as the battery operated trigger.

@ithinkaboutthings9052

Жыл бұрын

@@KiraOniiChan Human power vs battery power…for about 10 minutes. Lol.

mine isnt a powered spray and it STILL doesnt work

Hello! Thank you so much for your video. I have a question. I saw a black insect I don't know the name outside near my beautiful plants. Can I spray this liquid near my plants? I'm afraid it will kill my plants. Also, can I spay it on top of my beautiful green grass? Thank you so much.

@ithinkaboutthings9052

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Denisse. I would only use this spray around baseboards and the exterior perimeter of the house. The black insect near your plants might actually be one of the beneficial critters that eat damaging insects. For anything related to your flowers and shrubs, you should ask a local expert. I wouldn’t use it all over the lawn for the same reason. These products have specific uses. Your lawn is habitat for animals and bugs and worms that are actually good to have around. Home Defense should ONLY be used as a barrier for the house or garage or shed. Be careful to not overuse it and read the label. If the print it too small, you can use the camera on your phone to enlarge the tiny print or find a bigger version online. Thanks for your question. I hope this helps!

How long does it take to get dry inside the house 🏡 to re enter and safe for humans and animals please 🙏

@ithinkaboutthings9052

10 ай бұрын

In my experience, it depends how heavy you spray and if you’re spraying carpeted areas or hardwood or tile. I think air flow would be involved, too. You might do a test spray in a small area to see if you need to adjust the spray or move along faster. Just make sure the area is dry before people and pets get nearby. I have heard that the fumes can bother some, although we have not experienced any issues.

I have a mite infestation in my unfinished basement should I vacuum first, mop with bleach/Dawn dish soap “the basement floor is quite dirty from construction workers walking down there, then spray with the home defense max?

@ithinkaboutthings9052

Жыл бұрын

Depending on the amount and size of the debris, I might spray first, let it dry, then pick up and vacuum. I would likely spray just around the edges or baseboard after. I think if you get a bunch of live mites in the vacuum, they might spread. If the floor is dirty, maybe mop after the first spray & cleanup/vacuuming.

@matthoffman6962

Жыл бұрын

@@ithinkaboutthings9052 thank you! That sounds like a great plan. I’ll pick up a jug of this tomorrow and spray it around the perimeter. Anything dirty down there is mostly small particles, this reddish brown substance from I guess the insulation and it being a new build so it’s in a few areas. It definitely needs a clean. As for the cleaning solution for mopping I think I might use borax, vinegar and some Dawn dish soap. Mix that all together. Mop the entire floor and then rinse it with warm buckets of water. Since the concrete is porous it might take a bit of time/days to dry but I’ll throw a dehumidifier down there. Then I’ll spray it again with this home defense spray. Fingers crossed it will work lol

@ithinkaboutthings9052

Жыл бұрын

@@matthoffman6962 I hope it helps. Mites are not fun. Thanks for watching, Matt!

Everytime I have bought the Ortho spray the wand dosent work after 5-6 uses. Both the weed killer and the bug spray. Changed batteries , did everything I was supposed to do. Still won’t spray. Ortho should give a spray backup when purchasing.

@ithinkaboutthings9052

Жыл бұрын

I think the high volume mass production of these products far exceeds quality assurance. But some folks have said they contacted Ortho and got some assistance.

@markfrost2707

10 ай бұрын

I have a manual sprayer and it also will not work no matter how I try

I just bought mine from a big-box home improvement store and the narrow setting just sprays a stream and does leave a puddle. Could that be a defect?

@ithinkaboutthings9052

Жыл бұрын

It could be a defect. I would first adjust the sprayer to the wider setting and see if it changes. If the sprayer tip is too close to the floor, it will cause puddling so increase the distance a bit. If it doesn’t improve, check the store’s return policy. Let me know what happens. Thanks for watching, Willie!

@wturner777

Жыл бұрын

@@ithinkaboutthings9052 Thanks for your help! I'll give it a shot.

The real thing is Ortho needs to improve his wand, because it doesn’t work well. I carry up mine, check whole on/off, I put the tip of the wand on water and soup, rises it nothing work, I took off the red tip from the lid put the house on a cup full of water and press the wand works perfectly “water running out”, when I took out the nozzle from the bottle and put on the cup full of water I can see the water goes up from the clear hose that supposed to go in the bottler but reach to the half of the house, no enough power.

@ithinkaboutthings9052

10 ай бұрын

Have you tried to email or call Ortho? They have directly assisted some people who have had problems. I am sure they are designed to use the smallest strength batteries. It can be frustrating.

I just empty it in my own pump sprayer !

@ithinkaboutthings9052

5 ай бұрын

That’s an option. Thanks for watching, Ace!

Mine still don't work and brand new batteries

@ithinkaboutthings9052

Ай бұрын

Darn it! Maybe it’s damaged somewhere along the line or wand.

That spray is good but I use two bottles in my apartment it didn't work

@ithinkaboutthings9052

Жыл бұрын

Apartments and duplexes are a different situation because if you have buggy neighbors, they just scurry back and forth. Does the management not have an exterminator on contract? You might discuss it with them to see if they can get something done.

I how the boss of the house 😅

@ithinkaboutthings9052

7 ай бұрын

Make no mistake - when she and the dependent are gone and it’s just me and the hounds, I am firmly in charge. Lol.

Mine still isn't spraying

@ithinkaboutthings9052

Жыл бұрын

Well, doggone it, Rose. If you’ve double checked that everything is set up properly and turned the ON/OFF cap and the battery is good, you may have gotten a clunker.

Who knows if it works..the trigger sprayer wont work. I have a gallon size of their competitor as well, Spectracide and THEIR sprayer will not work. Ohhh..they worked at first like all sprayers. I got so angry a few nights ago. I have TWO gallon jugs of two different brands and no matter what I do--they just refuse to work! I had to put it in a commercial sprayer just to use what I paid for.

@ithinkaboutthings9052

10 ай бұрын

I bet the company would come up with something to help you. Send them a nicely worded email or see if you can dig up a customer service number. Let me know how that works.

another ideas? none listed worked

@ithinkaboutthings9052

Жыл бұрын

Check that the round white marker on the top of the cap is switched to the ON position. If the cap is damaged or not tightly sealed, it could cause the sprayer to lose pressure and the liquid may just bubble or drip off the nozzle. If it’s brand new, be sure to remove the little plastic tab that blocks the battery from sending power. Perhaps you can reach out to Ortho and get a replacement. That has worked for some people. The retailer might provide an exchange if your purchase was fairly recent. Let me know how it turns out. If you put the liquid into a new sprayer, be sure it is CLEARLY marked as POISON and keep it way out of children’s reach.

@lennoxprince6313

2 ай бұрын

It don't work

I have to say, this whole set up is beyond exhausting. My wife shows up with this contraption and litterally no one in our household can figure out how to make this thing work. I would describe this as a perfect example of over-engineering something as simple as a bottle of bug spray. When you see a bug and you need to kill it nobody wants to have to watch a lengthy KZread tutorial or read through an entire booklet of instructions as to how to make the spray function

@ithinkaboutthings9052

2 ай бұрын

Lol! I would imagine some folks miss the on-off ring on the cap where the hose goes into the jug. I know they forget to remove the battery tab, too. My eyes don’t like the small print on the instructions.