Mortar stain removal from slabs - Removing 5 day old mortar stains

[RodYork]

Hi- I have just laid a patio from concrete slabs 400x400. I got a little giddy with the mortar- being a lttle too runny it has stained some of the slabs. Will a brick cleaner remove the stains or is there another way?

thanks in advance

[matt h]

dont use brick cleaner, or other acid based proprietary cleaners,as they may damage your slabs.see main site for assistance:)

[RodYork]

Hi Matt- Thanks for your response, so quickly too- as i'm jointing this morning (envious eh!- NOT)

Am I right in believing, as per the main site that these will be the answer to staining

1. time- weathering(denudation)- over a period of 12 months the stain will erode and become less noticeable

2. Wire brush or rotary attachment (dremel type)- cursing the very day I started the job, playing rhythmically in my mind.

3. Use less wet- more dry mix, combined with a more detailed approach ( let time be your friend!)

Big respect to you from the York Stained Massive!

Thanks Rod