SMITH PERFORMANCE SPRAYERS 190285 1-Gallon Bleach and Chemical Sprayer for Lawns and Gardens or Cleaning Decks, Siding, and Concrete

Tough Little Sprayer That Handles Harsh Jobs The Smith Performance 190285 one-gallon sprayer has been in my rotation for years, and it continues to prove its value. What sets it apart is how well it tolerates bleach and other strong cleaners—thanks to the Viton seals and chemical-resistant parts, I don’t have to worry about it breaking down after a few uses. Assembly is quick (basically just attach the hose), and the large funnel top makes it easy to fill without splashing. With about 15–20 pumps it builds up solid pressure, and the adjustable nozzle shifts smoothly from a pinpoint stream to a wide cone. I’ve used it for cleaning decks with diluted bleach, spraying down siding, and even mixing up batches of DIY cleaner for tubs and showers. It locks on for continuous spray, which saves your hand during long jobs. Durability has been good overall. The tank is sturdy, the wand and hose haven’t given me trouble, and parts are replaceable if needed. The handle feels a bit lighter than some heavy-duty Chapin models I’ve owned, so I’m mindful not to overtighten when sealing the pump. Also, there’s no dedicated pressure release valve—releasing pressure means spraying until it’s gone, which can be inconvenient if you’re working with strong chemicals. For the price, though, it’s a very capable sprayer that balances chemical resistance with ease of use. It’s light enough to carry around but still tough enough for serious cleaning tasks. Bottom line: A reliable, budget-friendly sprayer that holds up to bleach and other harsh cleaners. Not perfect, but an excellent workhorse for homeowners who want a versatile tool for siding, decks, and general cleaning. r5

First off, I noticed a lot of negative reviews about this sprayer, however most of them looked different than the one I purchased. (The one I have is for bleach). I will update this review if I have any issues later. I have bought sprayers for different ingredients: soap, fertilizers, insecticide, paint and I've bought very expensive $70 metal ones, and cheap $8.00 one's. Metal is very heavy, corrodes and you can't see what's in it. Just not practical. The cheap plastic one's are great because they do the job and can often last a few years. But I needed one specifically for bleach. Long before Covid19 became a household word, I wanted to clean and disinfect larger areas such as sidewalks, walkways and also package deliveries. It's a sad fact that people spit on the ground, don't pick up after their animals etc. Lysol is like gold so I use that sparingly. Bleach is easier to find and the CDC's recommended 1/3 cup -OR- 5 Tablespoons bleach to one gallon of water is economical and suits this sprayer perfectly! It's not heavy when filled, and so much easier to spray items when standing up as the sprayer wand is a nice length. Bleach is notorious for destroying most types of sprayers or spray bottles as it eats up anything rubber. So far this is working fine. I just pumped it to build pressure and it sprayed a wide, fine mist. I keep it handy to spray bottoms of shoes, door mats etc. Works great to disinfectant bathtubs and showers too. If I get a year from it I'll be more than happy. If not in use, drain and rinse throughly.

Got this and took it out for a spin to clean large backyard decks using bleach. I did have a little trouble attaching hose during assembly (it wouldn't thread) not sure what I was doing wrong or what I did right, but got it in there, the rest was easy. Of course I can not review durability just yet but worked great the first time out, It was a 3 hour job and I refilled this a couple of times, that was more my fault as I was not sure how much was needed so I went light the first couple of times plus I had to play with it :-) I did not notice any leaking, one time I heard a hiss but I just tightened the top a little more and that sealed it. You can also clearly see fluid levels so easy to eyeball mixture. It is easy to fill, the spray is adjustable and it is easy to clean afterward. As far as the cleaning job on painted wood decks and a little of the cedar siding, I had first tried some no scrub Mold Armor that didn't do a thing, it was messy and wasted water. So I bought this sprayer and experimented, 1 to 1 water to bleach, 2 to 1 and 3 to 1. I used regular household concentrated bleach, sprayed on, waited a few minutes, lightly scrubbed and rinsed off...worked very well. The deck is shining. I ended up getting a system going, I would spray one area so solution could sit a few minutes while I scrubbed or rinsed another area. So aside from not knowing durability yet, I definitely recommend this..Right now the price is right (lower than sprayer in big box store that got bad reviews) It is light, has adjustable spray, easy to use and easy to clean afterward. UPDATE: It has been over a year now and still going strong..good little sprayer

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AWESOME PRODUCT! I used this three times so far on a 35’x10’ gravel area on the side of my garage to get rid of those pesty weeds. Also used it along the edges of my pathway. Super easy to use. Handle and pump are very durable. Highly recommended!

Better quality than other sprays I’d bought

I wanted something gentle to apply some ONR to my car with. This did the job pretty well, keeps my car really clean, and I don't need more pressure. Only negative I see is the handle is a little weird in that you can't really use it to unscrew after you tighten it as it just gives away. Not sure why they designed it like that. But since the prroduct seems pretty good quality and works, not deducting a star for that.

Overall a quality product. I used it for coil cleaner, and it works well and produces a powerful, adjustable stream of product out of the nozzle. Hose and sprayer are entirely leak free and easy to pump. However, this product does not have a pressure release valve. The instructions suggest there is a version that does, and I would definitely pay extra for that version if I were to buy it again. The instructions state that if you do not have that version, you need to just hold down the trigger to release the pressure. This tends to result in the product being vaporized/atomized as it leaves the nozzle, which can create irritating fumes if there are chemicals in it. Furthermore, it takes a long time to discharge. Opening it without fully discharging (not even a little residual pressure) will spray chemicals at your face. For the features the sprayer does have though, it performs very well.