4000psi 16 Report post Posted March 3, 2008 Got to take a look at a new construction (brick) at a high school. I need a non-acid chem. Dane Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Celeste 341 Report post Posted March 3, 2008 If no acid, what specifically are you cleaning off? If you had exceptionally neat masons and there are no tags or smears, just cleaning mud, just wash it but in order to get tags, smears, or red Carolina clay stains......you're going to need acid. Who is saying no acid? Celeste Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4000psi 16 Report post Posted March 3, 2008 The builder said being a school area I can't use an acid cleaner. Never done construction cleanup so I really don't know much about it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnW 14 Report post Posted March 3, 2008 Dane, I've only had 1 new construction job, although it was a rather large office. I would ask the builder what he recommends you use, make him do the research if he's got a better idea. Water isn't going to take off mortar tags. I don't see the big deal with schools and using an acid cleaner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Celeste 341 Report post Posted March 3, 2008 Dane, there are acids that are safe.....we did a church area that housed an afterschool program with no problem Now, with that said, you can't wash with kids running around but you shouldn't be washing with anything if there are people around anyway. Give Roger a call if you want 336-516-6139 He can give you tips and information on bidding and doing the job. Celeste Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Carroll 14 Report post Posted March 4, 2008 Got to take a look at a new construction (brick) at a high school. I need a non-acid chem. Dane If you have never done this I would walk away. I have done a handful of schools with acid based products. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
We Wash Concrete 64 Report post Posted March 4, 2008 If the person continues with the "no acid" statement, offer to neutralize the acid once you're done. Dilution with water will go a long way, but by spraying a mixture of baking soda and water or vinegar and water you should be able to neutralize the acid, right? Somebody correct me if I'm wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4000psi 16 Report post Posted March 4, 2008 I Think at this point I am going to walk till I no more about the type of cleaning. I appreciate all your help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PPC 37 Report post Posted March 7, 2008 check in your area to see if someone has this experiance and split the job with him to learn never going to learn if you don't try Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PPC 37 Report post Posted March 7, 2008 how far is swansboro from myrtle beach Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4000psi 16 Report post Posted March 7, 2008 Like 3-4 hrs. I think? I think they got someone else to do it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
