How Do You Clean Mineral Deposits Off With Muriatic Acid?
Mineral deposits are present on a variety of sources including concrete, wood and even plastic. The deposits, white and gray in color, come from water and can build up over time to become a challenge to remove. One way to clean mineral deposits is with muriatic acid, which is an industrial-strength solution of hydrochloric acid. You must take certain precautions when cleaning with muriatic acid, including wearing the proper gloves and clothing as well as diluting the acid with water. Dress in long pants and a long-sleeve shirt or vinyl-coated coveralls that offer acid resistance. Put on gauntlet-style acid-resistant rubber gloves, rubber boots, a pair of safety goggles and a NIOSH-approved (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) respirator equipped with an acid-grade filter. Pour 1/2 gallon of baking soda or garden lime in a bucket. Set the bucket to the side. Baking soda/garden lime is a neutralizer for muriatic acid, which you can use if you spill any of the acid. Fil
