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Posted by tmurf.1@juno.com on December 24, 2006, 9:47 pm
hawgeye wrote:
> > Pls help.....How to remove stains on concrete ?
> >
> > Our home has stains on concrete from pots and other things. The stains
> > are on the driveway, in front of main entrance door and back patio.
> >
> > I was told that pressure cleaning might loosen the very tiny pebbles on
> > the concrete or damage the concrete.
>
> Depends on the pressure and the nozzle type used.
>
> > Is there an easy and economical way to get these out ?
> >
> > Any other ideas ?
>
> Depends on what the stain is? Generally, a mix of bleach and water cleans
> most stains and dirt. Oil and grease willusually come up with muriatic acid
> or a degreaser.
> Rust stains will clean up with CLR
>
> > Any particular products ? Brands ? Where to buy them ?
>
> There are many products available at most hardware or home improvement
> stores.
> Figure out the stain and there's usually product to remove it.
I would try to avoid the muriatic acid if possible but a mild bleach
solution or CLR would work. I would soak the concrete for at least a
few hours with water and just scrub by hand at first before trying any
power washing.
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