On Sun, 28 Feb 2010 10:39:53 -0800 (PST), tim birr
wrote:

On Feb 28, 10:35*am, krw wrote:
I just used a sprayer full of bleach/water (cup to a gallon, IIRC),
then scrubbed it with a broom and a fairly strong solution of pDSP

MAKE THAT "TSP"
(they didn't sell the real stuff).

You can buy real TSP, or TriSodiumPhosphate, but since it is bad for
lakes, streams, etc., it isn't on the supermarkets shelves for every
"yahoo" to buy. Hardware stores or paint stores typically carry TSP.

Depends on the jurisdiction. It isn't available in some places (for
the reason you cite).

However, I find there are plenty of substitutes that are safer and
work as well. For example, Jasco's liquid TSP substitute works well
for cleaning walls prior to painting, and needs no rinsing.

No rinsing? Doesn't it pollute the paint?