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Sure Klean® Vana Trol® is a concentrated acidic cleaner for new masonry surfaces that are subject to vanadium, manganese and other metallic stains. Vana Trol ® is designed to simplify rinsing and reduces potential for efflorescence. |
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| Sure Klean Vana Trol |
| Product Code |
SKVT (1 Gallon) |
| Coverage |
Concrete Block: 500-900 sq. ft. / gallon
Concrete: 500-900 sq. ft. / gallon
Fired Clay: 600-900 sq. ft. / gallon
Sandstone: 600-900 sq. ft. / gallon
Slate: 700-1000 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. On new construction, masonry cleaning should be done before installation of finished flooring, metal fixtures and all othernonmasonry materials. If such materials are already in place, protect with polyethylene and maintain sufficient ventilation to avoid buildup of potentially damaging fumes.
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 cleandown 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 Temperature
For best results, clean when air and masonry surface temperaturesare 40° F (4° C) or above. Cleaning when temperatures are below freezing or will be overnight may harm masonry. If freezing conditions existed before application, let the masonry thaw. |
| Application |
Equipment
Use low-pressure spray (50 psi max) or densely-packed, softfibered masonry-washing brush. Rinse with high-pressure spray (400-800 psi). Rinsing from the bottom up, use sufficient water pressure and water volume to thoroughly flush all dissolved soiling and residual cleaner from the pores of treated surfaces. Excessive pressure and water volume may combine to damage soft or deteriorated surfaces. Always test to determine optimal rinsing pressures and water volumes. Pressure rinsing equipment providing at least 400 psi at 4-6 gpm delivered through a 15-40 degree fan spray tip often produces best cleaning results.
APPLICATION
Before use, read “Preparation” and “Safety Information.”
ALWAYS TEST (minimum 4 ft. by 4 ft. area) for suitability and results before overall application. Test each type of masonry and each type of stain. Let test area dry 3 to 7 days before inspection and approval by the project architect or building owner. Clean test areas according to the application below. Make the test panel available for comparison throughout the cleaning project.
Dilutions
Dilute Vana Trol® 4-10 parts water to 1 part concentrate depending on application. Adjust dilution rate based on test results. Always pour COLD water into empty bucket first, then carefully add Vana Trol®. NEVER USE HOT WATER Handle in high-density polyethylene or polypropylene containers only. Acidic materials and fumes will 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.
Application Instructions – Exterior
The following cleaning procedure is recommended unless otherwise indicated during testing:
1. Thoroughly saturate a large portion of the masonry surface with fresh water.
2. Using a densely-packed, soft-fibered masonry-washing brushor low pressure spray (50 psi max), apply diluted solution freely. Do not apply Vana Trol® with pressure spray above 50psi. Such application will drive the chemicals deep into the surface making it difficult to rinse completely.
3. Leave cleaning solution on the wall for about 5 minutes, depending on absorption rate of masonry and drying conditions. Do not let cleaner dry into the masonry. This may leave a residue and cause staining.
4. Reapply cleaning solution and scrape off heavy buildup of excess mortar using a wooden scraper or piece of brick. Take care to avoid damaging the masonry surface. Do not use metal scrapers, which may contribute to metallic staining. NOTE: Avoid more than one reapplication over the same area. Repeated applications may cause a white detergent film to be deposited on the masonry surface. If mortar deposits are not softened after the initial application, allow the solution to remain on the wall for a longer period of time, making sure that the cleaner does not dry into the masonry.
5. Rinse thoroughly with fresh water, removing all cleaning compound, free sand, loose material and debris. Thorough rinsing is extremely important to ensure that all residues are removed from the porous masonry.
NOTE: To avoid streaking, keep adjacent and lower wall surfaces wet and rinsed free of cleaning residues. Test thoroughly and follow preparatory work procedures above.
Application Instructions – Interior
Proper ventilation is necessary. Following the cleaning procedure outlined for exterior surfaces. Rinse thoroughly with fresh water using sponge or soft-fibered brush. If conditions do not allow sufficient water for complete rinsing, use a neutralizing rinse following this procedure:
1. Rinse with clear water.
2. Apply neutralizing rinse of 2 ounces baking soda to 1 gallon of clean water.
3. Saturate. Leave solution on surface 3 to 5 minutes.
4. Apply a final rinse of clear water. |
| Clean Up |
Clean up: Clean tools and equipment using fresh water. |
| Sizes Available |
1 Gallon |
| Locations Available |
Terre Haute, Vincennes, Washington |
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