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Sure Klean® 600 Detergent is a general purpose, concentrated acidic cleaner for brick, tile and concrete surfaces. Dissolves mortar smears and construction dirt quickly, leaving the masonry clean and uniform with no acid burning or streaking. |
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| Sure Klean 600 |
| Product Code |
SK600 (1 Gallon), SK6005G (5 Gallon) |
| Coverage |
Concrete Block: 300-400 sq. ft. / gallon
Concrete: 600-1100 sq. ft. / gallon
Fired Clay: 500-900 sq. ft. / gallon
Sandstone: 600-900 sq. ft. / gallon
Slate: 600-1100 sq. ft. / gallon |
| Surface Preparation |
Protect people, vehicles, property, metal, painted surfaces, plants and other nonmasonry materials from product, splash, residue, wind drift and fumes. When working over traffic, clean when traffic is at a minimum. Protect or divert traffic if necessary. Clean masonry before installing windows, doors, finished flooring, metal fixtures, hardware, light fixtures, roofing materials and other nonmasonry items that the cleaner could harm. If already installed, protect with polyethylene before application. Sure Klean® Strippable Masking is appropriate for use with this product to protect windows. All caulking and sealant materials should be in place and thoroughly cured before cleaning. New brick and tile surfaces clean most effectively 14 - 28 days after masonry installation. Mortar and grout smears left on the surface longer result in a more difficult clean up and may cause undesirable results. Cleaning high-strength mortar/grout within seven days improves results. Presence of excessive moisture in the wall contributes to efflorescence and other staining. Always protect open wall cavities from rain during construction.
Surface & Air Temperatures For best results, clean when air and masonry surface temperaturesare 40°F (4°C) or above. To avoid harming masonry, don’t clean when temperatures are below freezing or will be overnight. If freezing conditions existed before application, let the masonry thaw. |
| Application |
ALWAYS TEST each type of surface and stain for suitability and results before overall application. Test a minimum 4 ft. by 4 ft. area on each type of masonry. Let the test panel dry 3 to 7 days before inspection. Use the following application instructions. Keep test panels available for comparison throughout the cleaning project. If test panel indicates metallic discoloration, or if stains are present before testing, refer to the “Metallic Discolorations” section.
Dilutions
Dilute one part product with between four and 12 parts clean water, based on test results. Always pour COLD water into empty bucket first, then carefully add product. NEVER USE HOT WATER. Handle in polypropylene buckets only. Acidic materials and fumes attack metal. When calculating the volume of cleaner required for porous, textured surfaces, assume 50 square feet per gallon of prepared cleaner. For dense, smooth surfaces, assume up to 150 square feet per gallon of prepared cleaner. The coverage rate chart assumes an average coverage rate of 100 square feet per gallon of prepared cleaner.
Exterior Application Test thoroughly before general cleaning.
1. Thoroughly prewet a large area with fresh water.
2. Using a densely-packed, soft-fibered masonry washing brush, or low-pressure spray (50 psi maximum), apply the diluted solution freely.
3. Let cleaning solution stay on the wall for 3 to 5 minutes. Do not let cleaner dry into the masonry. This may leave residue or stains.
4. Reapply cleaner and scrape off heavy buildup of excess mortar using a wooden scraper or piece of brick. Take care not to harm the masonry surface.
5. Rinse off all cleaning compounds, free sand, loose material and debris with clean water. Thorough rinsing is extremely important to remove residues from the porous masonry.
6. Reapply as needed following steps 1-5.
Caution: Multiple applications may lighten the mortar color. Do not apply Sure Klean® 600 Detergent with pressure spray above 50 psi. This drives the chemicals deep into the surface, making complete rinse difficult. Test spray equipment for compatibility and to avoid discoloration.
NOTE: To avoid streaking, use fresh water to keep the wall surfaces below areas being cleaned wet and rinsed free of cleaning residues.
Interior Application
Proper ventilation is necessary. Follow exterior application procedures. Use a sponge or soft-fibered brush to rinse thoroughly. If conditions don’t allow enough water for complete rinsing, use a neutralizing rinse following this procedure:
1. Rinse with clean water.
2. Apply neutralizing rinse of 2 ounces baking soda to 1 gallon water.
3. Saturate. Leave solution on surface 3 to 5 minutes.
4. Apply final rinse of clear water. |
| Clean Up |
Clean tools and equipment using fresh water. |
| Sizes Available |
1 Gallon & 5 Gallon |
| Locations Available |
Terre Haute, Vincennes, Washington |
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