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Varn V-253 Press Wash (5 Gal)
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4/27/26 – Due to rising oil costs and global supply chain disruptions resulting from the Middle East conflict, our manufacturer has applied a temporary surcharge, significantly increasing pricing on select products. This has been incorporated into our pricing as a pass-through cost. As this adjustment is outside of our control, we appreciate your understanding. Our pricing remains highly competitive, and we continue working to minimize the impact to our customers.
Strong, Fast-Drying Wash
V-253 is a blend of the high performance Wash V-120 and the powerful but economical Wash V-133. This has produced an exceptional general usage, water miscible wash that will thoroughly penetrate and remove a wide range of inks, glaze, lint and other contaminants with economy and efficiency.
Advantages of Varn® Wash V-253
- Deep-cleaning for increased productivity
- Superior product mileage
- Recommended by leading press manufacturers
Directions
For best results, allow this product to reach room temperature before using. Cold solvents do not clean as well.
Blankets: Use “as is” or apply to a damp rag to water wash and solvent wash the blanket at the same time.
Rollers: Use as a one-step wash or following Take It Off or Revitol roller detergent treatment.
V-253 Info Sheet
V-253 MSDS

Frequently Asked Questions
What is Varn V-253 Press Wash?
Varn V-253 is an exceptional general-use, water-miscible press wash created by blending Varn V-120 and V-133. It's designed to thoroughly penetrate and remove a wide range of contaminants efficiently.
What contaminants does Varn V-253 remove?
It effectively removes various inks, glaze, lint, paper dust, and other common pressroom contaminants from blankets and rollers.
Is Varn V-253 water-miscible?
Yes, it is water-miscible. For manual blanket cleaning, it can be used 'as is' or applied to a damp rag for simultaneous water and solvent washing.
How is V-253 used on rollers?
It can be used as a one-step wash, presumably applied manually or via an attachment. It can also be used following a treatment with roller detergents like Varn Take It Off or Revitol.
What are the main advantages of Varn V-253?
Its advantages include deep-cleaning capabilities for increased productivity, superior product mileage (economy), and being recommended by leading press manufacturers.