How Do You Use Muriatic Acid To Clean Cement?
If you have ever seen a patio that was not sealed, you know how dirty and stained concrete can get. Every leaf that falls in the rain sticks to the concrete and leaves an imprint. Even rain leaves a stain–after time it evaporates and only the dirt from the air is left behind. Tree sap, bugs and bird droppings all add to the mess. Cleaning the cement with muriatic acid is the first step in restoring your patio. These instructions can be used for any cement, just make sure to have good ventilation if working indoors. Clean the cement by sweeping any loose debris off the surface. If you have any grease spots, clean them with a degreaser first. A leaf blower is a good tool to use to blow off any loose dust. Wet the cement by spraying it down with a garden hose. Don’t let it form puddles but try to get it uniformly wet. Keep the hose handy because you can only work on a small area at a time so you will need it. Put on your protective goggles, gloves, chemical resistant shoes and old pants.
