Our History

Since 1936, The Founder and Leader in Citrus-Based Cleaning Technology™

In the 30's, dental impression cement was one of the toughest problems to remove. Many had attempted unsuccessfully to accomplish this.

In 1936, Edwin Lloyd Ackerman, a chemist and father-in-law of Al Farnsworth (founder of ORANGE-SOL), was blending a batch of impression cement. As he stopped for lunch and began to peel an orange, Inventor Ackerman noticed the resins dissolving from his hands. After much research and sourcing of the highest quality components, the first formulation of Orange Solvent was born...and with this, so began the birth of Citrus Cleaning Technology.

In 1976, ORANGE-SOL and De-Solv-it® emerged, and this safe citrus formulation was improved to tackle a variety of other problems such as chewing gum, tar, oil, adhesive, wax, and more. Today, an even safer and more versatile version, De-Solv-it® Citrus Solution™ is #1 in its category(according to IRI pod), and employs revolutionary solvent/surfactant technology that rinses even in cold water!

Today, the ORANGE-SOL line of products has grown to include almost 200 products, including such popular brands as Blind-Brite®, CompuWipe™, Medi-Sol™, Pet-Clean™, and more. Products have been available from such sources as QVC, Home Shopping Network, Wal-Mart, K-Mart, Target, as well as, grocery and hardware chains and stores nationwide. Medi-Sol™ brand products are used as adhesive and tar removers in burn centers, trauma centers, hospitals, & care facilities across the U.S.

De-Solv-it®: Safe! Since 1976, The Original Citrus-Based Cleaning Formula

Since 1976, De-Solv-it® has been The Leader in Citrus-Based Cleaning, Safety, and Performance. The #1 Brand on over 12,000 Workers, their Boats, Clothes, and Equipment at the Alaskan Oil Spill, De-Solv-it actually set Environmental Safety Standards for Worker Clean-up! De-Solv-it has even been touted in The American Journal of Surgery & Emergency Medicine Journal as a SAFE remover of tar & asphalt FROM BURN PATIENT SKIN AND HAIR! Strong enough to tackle your Largest Challenges, yet SAFE around Children and Pets! Rest assured, once you TRY De-Solv-it, you’ll fall in love with De-Solv-it’s 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed Performance and unmatched Safety!