Buckeye 14 Report post Posted August 18, 2006 I'm just starting out and was wondering what was the best method or chemicals for cleaning stucco. Basically it is new construction with mud stains. Thanks for any input. Chris Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 HotShot 34 Report post Posted August 18, 2006 Read this, it may help...http://forums.thegrimescene.com/showthread.php?t=6425&highlight=gradient+stucco Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Jeff 232 Report post Posted August 18, 2006 I'm just starting out and was wondering what was the best method or chemicals for cleaning stucco. Basically it is new construction with mud stains. Thanks for any input.Chris I use RPC Citra Clean from Steve Rowlett Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Guest Danebob Report post Posted August 20, 2006 Hey, I am just starting out as well. I came across Clorox outdoor. It is environment friendly. I have not used it on stucco but it has directions for it. You can get it at Lowes for like 6 bucks. I've used it on concrete, vinyl siding, Brick foundations, and Decks. It dosn't harm the grass or plants. Have a good one! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 PressurePros 248 Report post Posted August 20, 2006 Bleach that doesn't harm plants? Thats new to me. How long have you been using it and have you happened to return to a job site two days later and look at the surrounding vegetation? There are ways to make using sodium hypochlorite safe but overpaying for a gallon of it marked "outdoor" because it has additional sodium hydroxode and some surfactants added is not one of them. Welcome to the board Danebob. Sorry to come down on your post a bit but I don't want some new guys to the business get the wrong impression. The best chemicals for cleaning stucco are sodium metasilicate, TSP and bleach. In some situations mineral stains will warrant the use of an acid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Guest Danebob Report post Posted August 20, 2006 I understand completely. I asked a few other profetionals who use the product in my area and they said its harmless to plants. It hasn't harmed plants so far. I even sprayed it directly on them and left it. I've used it on a few houses now and have removed mold, mildew, and algae from siding and Brick. It brightens concrete and removes stains. Well, Thanks for the input! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Dan Stapleton 14 Report post Posted August 21, 2006 I understand completely. I asked a few other profetionals who use the product in my area and they said its harmless to plants. It hasn't harmed plants so far. I even sprayed it directly on them and left it. I've used it on a few houses now and have removed mold, mildew, and algae from siding and Brick. It brightens concrete and removes stains. Well, Thanks for the input!Well, you can listen to the input and search this forum for professional advice or keep spending 6 bucks a gallon for bleach. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Keth 15 Report post Posted August 21, 2006 You sprayed Clorox Outdoor on plants and left it and it did no damage? I would go back to the house you did this at and ask the owner the following.... "Can you tell me where you got those realistic looking plastic plants?" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
I'm just starting out and was wondering what was the best method or chemicals for cleaning stucco. Basically it is new construction with mud stains. Thanks for any input.
Chris
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