Concrete Cleaner & Degreaser

HOW DO YOU CLEAN CONCRETE? WITH WISEBONDS CONCRETE CLEANER & DEGREASER

One of the easiest cleaning and profiling agents available, Concrete Cleaner & Degreaser was formulated to be a product anyone can use.

Step 1: Depending on the surface you intend to clean, dilute cleaner to as much as 4 parts water to 1 part cleaner.
Step 2: Dampen concrete surface prior to application of Concrete Cleaner & Degreaser.
Step 3: Apply mixed cleaner evenly across cement surface with a pump-up sprayer, being careful to maintain a wet surface.
Step 4: While cement surface is still wet, work cleaner into the surface using a nylon bristle broom.
Step 5: Before concrete cleaner can dry, rinse the concrete surface with hose or power washer and make sure all residue has been removed.

NOTE: For best results apply in temperatures above freezing and below 90°F (32°C).

GENERAL CLEANING OF CONCRETE:

1. Dilute Concrete Cleaner & Degreaser 2:1 with water (2 parts water to 1 part Concrete Cleaner & Degreaser)
2. Dampen concrete with water from a mist of pump-up sprayer or garden hose trigger nozzle
3. Apply evenly 2:1 diluted product across a surface of the concrete.
4. For best results are achieved by spraying from a plastic pump-up sprayer.
5. While still wet with product, scrub concrete with a stiff bristle broom.
6. Before Concrete Cleaner & Degreaser can dry, rinse with a garden hose or power wash with a fan-tipped pressure washer.

CLEAN CONCRETE SURFACE PREPARATION ON EXTERIOR CONCRETE BEFORE OVERLAY:

1. Dilute Concrete Cleaner & Degreaser 4:1 with water (4 parts water to 1 part Concrete Cleaner & Degreaser)
2. Dampen concrete with water from a mist of pump-up sprayer or garden hose trigger nozzle.
3. Apply evenly 4:1* diluted product across the surface of the concrete.
4. Best results are achieved by spraying from a plastic pump-up sprayer.
5. While concrete is still wet with product, scrub concrete with a stiff bristle broom
6. Before Concrete Cleaner & Degreaser can dry, gently rinse with a garden hose or power wash with a fan-tipped pressure washer.

NOTE: Stronger dilution rates may be required for an adequate profile. Some surface preparation may require other measures that should be evaluated (e.g. grinding, shot blasting).

CLEANING INTERIOR CONCRETE:

1. Dilute Concrete Cleaner & Degreaser 2:1 with water (2 parts water to 1 part Concrete Cleaner & Degreaser)
2. Dampen concrete with water from spray mist of pump-up sprayer or garden hose trigger nozzle.
3. Apply evenly 2:1* diluted product across the surface of the concrete. Best results are achieved by spraying from a plastic pump-up sprayer.
4. While still wet with product, scrub concrete with black pad on a rotational floor machine
5. Keep floor wet with frequent rinsing.
6. Mop residue until rinse water is clear or utilizes water extraction equipment.

NOTE: Stronger dilution rates may be required for an adequate profile. Some surface preparation may require other measures that should be evaluated (e.g. grinding, shot blasting).

CLEANING OVERLAYS & PAVER, CLEANING BRICK, BEFORE STAINING, COLORING OR SEALING:

1. Dilute Concrete Cleaner & Degreaser 4:1 with water (4 parts water to 1 part Concrete Cleaner & Degreaser)
2. Dampen concrete with water from the mist of pump-up sprayer or garden hose trigger nozzle.
3. Apply evenly 4:1 diluted product across the surface of an overlay. Best results, spraying from a plastic pump-up sprayer.
4. While still wet with product, gently brush surface with a soft bristle broom.
5. Before Concrete Cleaner & Degreaser can dry, gently rinse with a garden hose or power wash with a fan-tipped pressure washer.

PREPPING CONCRETE CAST PIECES LIKE COUNTERTOPS:

1. Dilute Concrete Cleaner & Degreaser 3:1 with water (3 parts water to 1 part Concrete Cleaner & Degreaser)
2. Wet XS piece with water from pump-up sprayer or sponge.
3. Brush or sponge 3:1 diluted product onto vertical edges of cast concrete pieces first.
4. Spray or sponge 3:1 diluted product from the plastic pump up sprayer onto the surface.
5. While still wet with Concrete Cleaner & Degreaser, gently brush surface with a soft bristle brush.
6. Do not allow the diluted product to stand on the surface, rinse immediately.

CLEANING STAMPING MATS, TOOLS, & CONCRETE MOLDS:

1. Dilute Concrete Cleaner & Degreaser 4:1 with water (4 parts water to 1 part Concrete Cleaner & Degreaser)
2. Dampen stamping tools or molds with water from the mist of pump-up sprayer or sponge.
3. Spray 4:1 diluted product from plastic pump-up sprayer onto tools or molds.
4. While still wet with Concrete Cleaner & Degreaser, gently brush surface with a stiff bristle brush.
5. Before Concrete Cleaner & Degreaser can dry, completely rinse the surface.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

• For use by trained professionals that have read the complete SDS.
• Concrete Cleaner & Degreaser may be corrosive to some metals; ALL metals should be protected.
• Concrete Cleaner & Degreaser is not the best choice for surface preparation for DK or ColorTec coating systems. These systems require a CSP (Concrete Surface Profile) 1-3.
• Hard-Trowelled concrete surfaces may not achieve the appropriate CSP 1-3 profile by just using Concrete Cleaner & Degreaser, in these cases shot-blasting or grinding is recommended.