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The directions for Wet and Forget say to dilute the product with 5 parts water to one part Wet and Forget and to use a spray bottle I used an emptied and clean Windex bottle and spray it on a dry surface The mold around my home was on a few surfaces the front stairs stone on the home and the wall around the front of the property
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First use power wash to wash as much release agent off of stamps Then add dawn dish detergent to a bucket of water and use that and the broom to scrub off the rest of the release agent and any other dirt / concrete how much does stamped concrete cost In general stamped concrete usually costs between $15 $20 per square foot
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Using a trowel or stiff brush A simple yet relatively manual method of cleaning roof tiles is to scrape off the moss algae and dirt by hand Using a tool such as a trowel scrape the moss and dirt away from the tiles The drier the day the better because the moss and other materials will not be stuck to the tiles with moisture
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To remove these stubborn marks squeeze a lemon or pour white vinegar on the stain and allow the liquid to sit for 10 minutes or so Then scrub with a nylon bristle brush and rinse the area with water You may need to repeat the process several times for stubborn rust stains
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How to clean concrete steps Cleaning concrete steps is easy First sweep and rinse them down to remove all debris Then create a paste using a mix of Tide Oxi or Oxi Clean —you can ignore the ratios on the box and instead put a scoop into the bucket and add water slowly until the mixture resembles the thickness of peanut butter
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Empty the mix into a mortar tub or wheelbarrow and form a depression in the middle of the mix Measure the recommended water amount each 80 pound bag of concrete mix will require about 3 quarts of water Pour approximately 2/3 of the water into the depression If using liquid cement color add to the mixing water
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Sprinkle the solution over the concrete and scrub it in with a broom The solution should create some bubbling on the surface Leave it on for about 10 minutes or till the bubbling stops Wash off the acid solution with a solution of water and baking soda We recommend 1 gallon of water to one box of baking soda
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The easiest way to get the job done is to rinse the concrete off with water and scrub with a stiff brush As long as you ve diluted the remaining concrete residue with plenty of water it s okay to pour it out in an inconspicuous place in your yard Some people also just dig a hole pour the residue in there and then cover with dirt
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Simply follow the steps below on how to remove salt stains from concrete floors Spray or splash water on the areas with salt stains With a bucket fill it with warm water and add vinegar and detergent Soak a broom with stiff bristles in the bucket Scrub the concrete floor for a few minutes until the residue starts to slacken and lift
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Sand filter pools Now backwash the filter again by putting the valve to backwash and then running the pump for a few minutes Then switch off the pump and turn the multiport valve to the rinse setting Switch on the pump for 30 seconds or so and then switch off This will settle the sand down again in the filter
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Covering a Concrete Patio With Flagstone 1 Prepare the Patio Surface Clean Add Sand Etc 2 Lay Down the Flagstone Make a Rough Layout 3 Work in Small 4×4 Sections 4 Fill In Cracks With Mortar or Gravel Covering a Concrete Patio With Tiles What You ll Need 1 Clean the Surface With Warm Water TSP 2 Mock Lay the Tiles Without Mortar 3
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Via Concrete is made by adding sand and gravel to cement whisking the mixture with water and pouring it into moulds before it dries Making the cement is the most carbon intensive part it involves using fossil fuels to heat a mixture of limestone and clay to more than 1 400 °C in a kiln Also when limestone calcium carbonate
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Once vacuumed use a quality damp cloth or mop to mop the sandstone Try not to use any chemicals String mops are a great option to clean with as they can easily get into the crevices of the sandstone Due to the high porosity of sandstone spot cleaning is recommended to quickly clean up marks stains and spills
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Gently wipe off grayish paste with a towel or stiff rubber brush Rinse the remainder with water using a hose nozzle or a low impact power washer Towel or air dry If applicable For tools apply WD 40 to preserve metal and rub linseed oil to maintain wooden handles BEFORE Shovel covered with dried on concrete
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If you do choose to use a pressure washer please don t point the tip directly at the paver joints If you do you will end up not only washing away the surface stains but also the sand in between the paver joints If the sand washes out you will need to apply new bedding or poly sand to the paver joints We recommend thoroughly cleaning
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Your best option is to apply a concrete overlay across both the new and old surfaces However if this is not an option to lessen the effect of mismatched concrete you can wash the old concrete to remove dirt buildup use very dilute acid on the old concrete scrubbing the area with soapy water use a neutralizer to balance the acid
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Start by mixing up a solution of 1 part muriatic acid to 10 parts water in a bucket or spray bottle and soak the stained area Wait about 10 minutes and then spray the area with a solution of 1
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Solutions For Rain Damaged Concrete The worst thing that can happen to your concrete is when it is completely damaged by the rain For sure the water will wash out at least 30 to 40 percent of the surface The following are the most common problems when the rain pours before the concrete has completely dried up Dusting
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Jet washing a block paved driveway is not always the best way to clean it as by its very nature it will remove the sand that binds the blocks together If you do use a jet washer on your driveway the sand needs to be replaced before any substantial traffic is allowed on the driveway as sand binds the blocks together as a mass
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Baking soda is an excellent cleaner for fresh oil stains After removing the oil with a bit of cat litter grab the baking soda and Dawn Sprinkle the baking soda on the stain A big stain requires the whole box Let it sit for about 15 minutes or more Add several squirts of Dawn to the baking soda
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If you have concrete that is going to be exposed architecturally you can sand it by hand using wet and dry sandpaper or an orbital sander After sanding you should apply 2 3 coats of acid wash on the entire surface to hide sandpaper scratch marks from the concrete
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Concrete slabs can develop voids from a variety of reasons ranging from sliding soil beneath the slab displaced because of a lack of proper compression to water erosion slowly washing away the soil over time Voids can lead to a weakness in the slab causing dips in the surface tilting or cracks and breaks Filling the voids is a matter of accessing the void through the slab and then using
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Oct 3 2021First all the cracks in the concrete need to be filled in with epoxy or another kind of caulk that will expand and fill the holes Once this is done polish the floor with either a sander or a grinder with a very coarse abrasive Repeat the grinding and sanding process with a finer grit of abrasive and then with a very fine grit abrasive
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Jan 27 2022Connect the hose to the pressure washer Insert the pressure washer siphon tube into the concrete cleaner Start the pressure washer Apply the cleaner evenly working back and forth with overlapping sprays Let the cleaner soak for three to five minutes Place the siphon in clean water and let the washer run until the water comes out clean
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Desert Sand Sourced from desert areas and not suitable for construction uses due to grains being too fine and overly smoothed at present although some are developing concrete substitutes using desert sand Biogenic/ Bio organic Sand Sand who s makeup is largely from coral shells and the skeletons of marine life
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Apply the gel on the paint stain and allow it to settle for a while it loosens the tough dry paint to an extent Then take a thick plastic scraper and strip off the gel along with the paint from the concrete surface Chemical paint stripper gels generally scrape paint in only one application More applications may be required for thicker
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The question of how to clean oil spills on concrete is truly a difficult one if you want to save the surface of the concrete from oil and stains Cleaning an oil spill off of concrete used to be a tricky task due to the nature of both oil and concrete Concrete is the general term used to describe different types of composite materials and is used in many residential and commercial
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Step 9 Apply Sealer If your concrete is dusty brush it off and make sure it s clean before you apply sealer Then you can paint one coat of sealer on top of your layer of concrete I used a thin paintbrush for navigating narrow areas of concrete and a large foam brush to efficiently cover larger surface areas
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How to create a Sand Wash finish for concrete shows exactly that This finish is easy to mess up so using the experience of a concrete contractor that has
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Fill the bucket with fresh water Clean the whole area with fresh water Do not drown the floor with water wring a mop and do the cleaning pass For epoxy floors do the same method specified above Be sure to use some rags or old towels and do a wiping pass to help dry the concrete after the cleaning is done
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