How to clean Concrete

Cleaning concrete in a specific period will help to extend its service life and increase its beauty. There are a lot of cleaners are available in the market to clean concrete.

Firstly which area you want to clean? If you want to clean outside areas this can be done by pressure washer in combination with a biodegradable detergent. Now for indoors it can be done by bucket, scrub brush, and detergent. Hydrogen peroxide or ammonia also work well too. For indoors bucket full of water mixed with detergent and mop is sufficient.

Before cleaning the surface with water, spray detergent or alkaline degreaser and leave it for 15-20 minutes and then clean it with water.

Concrete sealer is a good option to avoid stains. If it is inside then apply masonry primer or masonry topcoat.

Vinegar is also a good cleaner. Take water and vinegar of equal quantity that will help to clean stains. While doing this cleaning procedure safety must be taken. Use hand gloves, eyewear to protect yourself from cleaning agent and protect your doors, windows, walls etc.

More difficult stains like rust stains, dried grout or graffiti require muriatic acid or oxalic acid to remove it.

A concrete sealant can be applied every 2 to 3 years to increase a concrete surface’s resistance to stains.