Cleaning cement/mortar

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Sufyaan
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Post: # 84887Post Sufyaan

Hello all,

Just wondering if I could get some advice on cleaning cement/mortar from my slabs. In some areas its just stains and in others, its quite heavy (lumps, smears, etc).

What would be the best way of cleaning? Would a hydrochloric acid cleaner help? If so, what is the best method for using such a cleaner?

If it helps, the type of slabs I have are in the following link:

http://www.awbsltd.com/shop....-99-289

Would really appreciate any help.
Look forward to hearing from you :)

rimexboy
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Post: # 84888Post rimexboy

There is some good stuff on the market I used some stuff called cement away it's quite good but make sure it's ok for your slabs first, also if you have lumps try gettting the worse off first with a scraper or a wire brush again avoid damaging the slabs

Sufyaan
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Post: # 84889Post Sufyaan

Thanks for the reply :)
Where can I get some of this Cement Away from? And I'm guessing its acid based. Do I just apply with a brush and jetwash it?

I have a spare slab so will be sure to test on that 1st :)

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Post: # 84914Post London Stone Paving

Lithofin builders clean is also worth a squirt as well. Follow the instructions to the letter and obviously test on a small patch first. Soak the area first as well to reduce the impact of the acid and also over dilute it and reduce incrementally as required

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Post: # 84935Post Tony McC

What type of 'slabs' are we talking about? Are they concrete or natural stone? Do you have a product name?
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Post: # 84937Post London Stone Paving

Think they are just budget concrete slabs Tony

Sufyaan
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Post: # 84952Post Sufyaan

Yep, they are budget slabs and I believe they are concrete. Where can I get this Lithofin product from?

I am based in Coventry so hoping to purchase something locally or get something delivered in time for tomorrow.

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Post: # 84953Post rimexboy

Sufyaan wrote:Yep, they are budget slabs and I believe they are concrete. Where can I get this Lithofin product from?

I am based in Coventry so hoping to purchase something locally or get something delivered in time for tomorrow.
Keystone Flooring

204 Duggins Lane, Tile Hill
Coventry
Warwickshire
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0247 642 2580
they are your local stockist give them a call

Sufyaan
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Post: # 84954Post Sufyaan

Thanks very much. Really appreciate it. Just rang and they advised they do two products which can help, Cement-Away or MN Builders Cleaner. Which one to go for now? lol

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Post: # 84955Post rimexboy

cant help you on the other one but cement away was good on my indian sandstone...

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Post: # 84956Post Sufyaan

Should I dilute it or just apply neat with a brush? How long do I leave it before jet washing it off? Sorry for all the questions :$

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Post: # 84957Post RAPressureWashing

Sufyaan wrote:Should I dilute it or just apply neat with a brush? How long do I leave it before jet washing it off? Sorry for all the questions :$
It will tell you on the tin, Just follow the ALL instructions to the letter and you shouldn't go wrong with Lithofin products.
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