How Do You Remove Stains From Concrete Using Muriatic Acid?
Over time, concrete surfaces such as patios, driveways and sidewalks, will experience hard-to-remove stains. Rust, grease and oil buildup, sometimes cannot be removed with everyday cleaning products. Use muriatic acid as the last resort to remove difficult stains. Muriatic acid is a very dangerous acid and must be treated as such. It can damage even burn anything it touches. Precautions must be put into place before using muriatic acid. Read and follow the instructions carefully on the muriatic acid label. Water all plants in the nearby area and then cover them for extra protection. If not, the acid can burn the plants. Wear safety goggles, respirator-mask, long-sleeved shirt, pants, rubber boots and acid-resistant gloves. Fill a 5-gallon bucket with water just in case the muriatic acid gets on your skin or eyes. You will need to wash the area immediately. Also have baking soda and lime available to help neutralize the acid. Check the weather report. If it is going to be a windy day, d
