How Does Green Clean & Etch Work?
Green Clean & Etch works by attacking and dissolving the "glue," or Portland, in concrete. It deconstructs the bond between the Portland and the other ingredients such as sand or gravel. It turns the material into a soft mush which does not require hazardous waste disposal. The amount of time required for this process is strictly proportional to the thickness of the concrete being dissolved.
The WOW Test!!!
Even a Thick Concrete Block Is Shortly Turned to Mush.
Clean concrete and mortar from trowels, hand tools, mixers, screeds, pumps, scaffolds, mud tubs, mud boards, trucks, trailers, and silos, saws, drills, and generators
Green Clean & Etch FAQ
Who Uses Green Clean & Etch?
Green Clean & Etch has proven to be the best solution for ready-mix contractors, masons, decorative concrete specialists, tool rental companies, swimming pool contractors, and many more. If you use concrete, and you need to clean it from tools and equipment, Green Clean & Etch is the product you need.
Does Green Clean & Etch Contain Acid?
Green Clean & Etch is acidic the way a lemon or an orange is, but it does not contain any acid. There is no muriatic or sulphuric acid in Green Clean & Etch.
How fast does Green Clean & Etch work?
Green Clean & Etch normally works in 10 to 15 minutes depending on the application. The amount of soak time will really depend on the thickness of the material trying to be removed. The minimum should be about 10 minutes but thicker materials may take 30 or more and repeated applications. It is important to keep the material wet with the concrete dissolver and not let it dry.
Do I wet with water the items to be cleaned or etched?
DO NOT wet material before applying Green Clean & Etch ever. You must apply it to the material when it is dry. Any water on the material will neutralize the effects of Green Clean & Etch and it will not work.
Is Green Clean & Etch classified a hazardous material?
Green Clean & Etch is not classified as a hazardous material. It is 100% biodegradable and can be shipped UPS or FedEx without any hazmat markings.
Why not use Green Clean & Etch and a brush instead of a hammer?
Green, Clean & Etch is available in:
- 23oz spray bottles
- 5 gallon pails
Instructions For Use
Tool and Equipment Cleaning
There are some simple guidelines to follow when using Green Clean & Etch to clean your hand tools and equipment.
- It is neutralized by water, so do not wet tools or equipment first.
- If you are cleaning equipment over a concrete surface, cover or wet the concrete surface down first.
- Always allow 10 to 15 minutes of continual soaking by the product.
- After a good soaking with Green Clean & Etch use a stiff nylon brush and water.
- The thickness of material will dictate if a second treatment is required.
- A 2 gallon sprayer with a wand is a very effective applicator.
- Some tools can be soaked in trays for 30 minutes or so.
- After using the stiff brush, wash off with a hose or a pressure washer.
Though Green Clean & Etch is a nontoxic, biodegradable product and will not harm your skin, we always recommend that you wear protective gloves and eye protection. Fumes are minimal and not harmful so a respirator is not required. We do however urge anyone with respiratory issues to wear one.
Concrete Etching
Green Clean & Etch is an excellent pretreatment to etch concrete for increased bonding capabilities. Below are some guidelines to follow.
- Do not wet floor first
- Apply with a wand sprayer evenly
- Test a small area first to establish how much soak time is needed.
- Soak time can be from 5 to 15 minutes depending on concrete age
- When the time needed is determined, apply to the rest of the area with a sprayer.
- When the etching time is up rinse with water to neutralize.
- You may need to mop area to clean up all residue
- Let area dry to the state needed by material being used.
- Apply material
Green Clean & Etch will not harm paint, metal, or wood, only Portland Cement
Contact us today to inquire about our product line or to find a technician in your area.