Can also be used to neutralize the acid stain and remove the residue. Add to cart Add to wish list. TSP Cleaner short for Trisodium phosphate cleaner is the cleaning agent frequently used as the last step in the concrete staining process. Cleaning with TSP is a common technique used among home renovators and professional contractors alike.
Using TSP cleaner on concrete is part of the preferred method here, so we included this 1 lb bag of TSP cleaner in our cleaning and prep supplies. A frequent question that we get is what is TSP cleaner?
Trisodium phosphate is a common cleaning agent that is recognized by the FDA as being "relatively safe". TSP is a common additive in food, but in this case it is also a powerful degreaser and cleaning agent. Another common question we get is "What is TSP for? In our case, we normally use TSP cleaner to clean up after the concrete staining process. But the uses of TSP cleaner are pretty varied, it is an incredibly useful substance. There are a ton of TSP uses, more than I can list here.
We have information on cleaning with TSP in the tab above, but in short you want to mix it with water to create a TSP solution, scrub well, and rinse it off before staining the concrete. Depending on the soil level, pressure washing can be an easy solution to clean your outdoor concrete. Pressure washers are great for getting up dirt, leaves and other elements that may make your concrete patio or driveway look less than stellar.
Using hot water will also help to break up any dirt and debris on your concrete pavement. If you have a tougher stain on your driveway or garage floor, such as grease, soot or oil, you should use a degreaser with the power washer.
Together, these can help remove tough stains to give your concrete a more attractive look. For indoor concrete cleaning, or for other areas where a pressure washer may not be ideal, using a scrub brush can effectively clean concrete.
You will want to use hot water to scrub the area thoroughly clean. Like with a pressure washer, you can combine a degreaser with the water to remove harder stains.
TSP, or trisodium phosphate, is a heavy-duty cleaner that can remove grease, dirt, soot and other various materials from concrete. If the stains persist, apply a 1-to-3 solution of muriatic acid and water. Scrub the drive with a stiff-bristle brush. Allow the mixture to remain for 15 minutes, or until the bubbling action stops. Then rinse with clear water.
Keep the acid solution off plants, skin or clothing. Follow the usual precautions when using acid. Never put the acid in a metal pail or container. Add the acid to the water, not vice versa. After the concrete is cleaned to your satisfaction, begin a maintenance program by applying a clear concrete sealer to the surface. Be mindful, however , that once you start the seal-coating procedure, you should continue it regularly. As my Hoosier grandmother might have said: "An ounce of seal-coat prevention is better than pounding out stains with TSP or acid.
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