Jason E 14 Report post Posted May 24, 2011 Good afternoon everyone, I was hoping someone has some miracle formula that will get off rust stains caused by reclaimed water in Southwest Florida, I have tried the rust removers sold at Home Depot with very limited results, any suggestions? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Celeste 341 Report post Posted May 24, 2011 What are they on? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Rick2 42 Report post Posted May 24, 2011 HD80 works well on concrete. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Pat Norman 18 Report post Posted May 25, 2011 Oxalic acid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 jramsey 14 Report post Posted May 25, 2011 We have had the same issues as you with rust removal. We used to have NoRust shipped to us from Florida and tried WhiteOx as well but found that Rid O Rust worked best and didn't harm plants or grass when junior got a little crazy with the pump sprayer. We have some really bad staining and found that it may take a few passes but the stuff really works! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Doug Black 18 Report post Posted May 25, 2011 We have had the same issues as you with rust removal. We used to have NoRust shipped to us from Florida and tried WhiteOx as well but found that Rid O Rust worked best and didn't harm plants or grass when junior got a little crazy with the pump sprayer. We have some really bad staining and found that it may take a few passes but the stuff really works! Just wondering, does it target just the stain or does it whiten all the surrounding concrete too (unless you can contain it)? That's the problem with the others discussed here... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Guy B 70 Report post Posted May 26, 2011 Aluminum brightener. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Tracy Handl 108 Report post Posted May 26, 2011 When cleaning a mineral stain like rust is, the use of an acidic cleaner is required. There are many types and strengths of acidic cleaners and results will vary. Please keep in mind that the acid is an "action" item, meaning it "does" something. In this case, it will dissolve the mineral. (rust, salts, etc...) Pro's know that the addition of surfactants, emulsifiers, and water agents with the "action" chem make the difference in how the water is able to do it's job. These items will give you the "lift" off the surface. Otherwise the powerwasher may just drive the stain back into the surface. Your distributors formulate cleaners to make your jobs easier and faster. Use your distributor to know which products might work best for which particular soil on which particular substrate. In the end you'll get the best results, and make the most money! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Russ Johnson 141 Report post Posted September 5, 2011 Aluminum brightener. Ditto... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Ron Musgraves 240 Report post Posted September 5, 2011 Always try plain hot water first, you might shock yourself. Ron ********** text me 480-5225227 ???Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Tom DeFrancesco 23 Report post Posted September 5, 2011 Well??? Any results yet???? Curious what worked for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Adrian 155 Report post Posted September 22, 2011 We have had the same issues as you with rust removal. We used to have NoRust shipped to us from Florida and tried WhiteOx as well but found that Rid O Rust worked best and didn't harm plants or grass when junior got a little crazy with the pump sprayer. We have some really bad staining and found that it may take a few passes but the stuff really works! Pls. add your signature...... House rules. ox acid works great removing rust ( already mentioned). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Paul Kassander 26 Report post Posted September 22, 2011 Oxalic acid is a good choice and works well on irrigation type rust. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Tracy Handl 108 Report post Posted September 22, 2011 .....but keep in mind it is a weaker acid compared to others and in some instances you may need stronger depending on amount and length of time on the surface. Also, Oxalic can leave concrete sorta "smokey gray'. Follow it's use with a 1.5% bleach solution and allow to dry. This will whiten up the concrete as much as you can. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Ron Musgraves 240 Report post Posted February 6, 2013 United Association of Mobile Contract Cleaners - Front 9 Restoration This is the Best Rust removal on the Market Jason Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Good afternoon everyone,
I was hoping someone has some miracle formula that will get off rust stains caused by reclaimed water in Southwest Florida, I have tried the rust removers sold at Home Depot with very limited results, any suggestions?
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