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4000psi · **New Brick wash. -** Mar 3rd, 08, 12:03 PM

Got to take a look at a new construction (brick) at a high school. I need a non-acid chem.

Dane

CarolinaProWash · 12:48 PM

If no acid, what specifically are you cleaning off? If you had exceptionally neat masons and there are no tags or smears, just cleaning mud, just wash it but in order to get tags, smears, or red Carolina clay stains......you're going to need acid.

Who is saying no acid?

Celeste

4000psi · Mar 3rd, 08, 12:57 PM

The builder said being a school area I can't use an acid cleaner. Never done construction cleanup so I really don't know much about it.

JohnW · Mar 3rd, 08, 05:00 PM

Dane,

I've only had 1 new construction job, although it was a rather large office. I would ask the builder what he recommends you use, make him do the research if he's got a better idea. Water isn't going to take off mortar tags. I don't see the big deal with schools and using an acid cleaner.

CarolinaProWash · Mar 3rd, 08, 05:02 PM

Dane, there are acids that are safe.....we did a church area that housed an afterschool program with no problem Now, with that said, you can't wash with kids running around but you shouldn't be washing with anything if there are people around anyway.

Give Roger a call if you want 336-516-6139 He can give you tips and information on bidding and doing the job.

Celeste

Jim Carroll · Mar 3rd, 08, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 4000psi

Got to take a look at a new construction (brick) at a high school. I need a non-acid chem.

Dane

If you have never done this I would walk away. I have done a handful of schools with acid based products.

We Wash Concrete · Mar 3rd, 08, 09:34 PM

If the person continues with the "no acid" statement, offer to neutralize the acid once you're done.

Dilution with water will go a long way, but by spraying a mixture of baking soda and water or vinegar and water you should be able to neutralize the acid, right? Somebody correct me if I'm wrong.

4000psi · Mar 3rd, 08, 11:28 PM

I Think at this point I am going to walk till I no more about the type of cleaning. I appreciate all your help.

PPC · Mar 7th, 08, 02:44 PM

check in your area to see if someone has this experiance and split the job with him to learn never going to learn if you don't try

PPC · Mar 7th, 08, 02:45 PM

how far is swansboro from myrtle beach

4000psi · Mar 7th, 08, 03:47 PM

Like 3-4 hrs. I think? I think they got someone else to do it.

PPC · Mar 7th, 08, 05:48 PM

oh well

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