Regular cleaning of cement is required.A mild degreaser or laundry detergent can be used to clean cement.Chemicals are needed for dirty or stained cement.It's a good idea to wear protective gear when handling harsh cleaners.
Step 1: Dirt or debris should be swept away.
Before you start cleaning, you should sweep the cement floors and walls.Before applying a cleaner, sweep the cement with a broom.When sweeping a wall, lay a tarp on top of it to catch dirt, debris, and dust.
Step 2: If necessary, wear protective gear.
Gloves and goggles are needed when using chemical cleaners.As cleaning cement may get messy, you should wear older clothing, regardless of what kind of cleaner you're using.
Step 3: Prepare a cleaning solution.
Mildly dirty cement can be cleaned with detergent and water.Put a third cup of detergent in a bucket with a gallon of water.To figure out the right degreaser to water ratio, consult the label.
Step 4: The solution should be put on the concrete.
When cleaning a large amount of cement, it's best to work in sections.You should pour enough of your cleaner over the cement to get it wet.Allow the cleaner to sit for a few minutes before cleaning very dirty concrete.
Step 5: The concrete needs to be scrubbed.
You can scrub your cleaner into the cement with a deck brush.Work the cleaner in until you can get rid of the dirt and dust.The cleaner should sit for five to ten minutes after scrubbing a dirty floor.Next, repeat the process.
Step 6: You can rinse with a hose or pressure washer.
The best way to remove a cleaner from cement is with a pressure washer.You can rent them at most hardware stores.A high pressure hose can be used to rinse cement if you don't have a pressure washer.To get rid of your cleaner, spray down the cement with clean water.It's important to keep spraying your cement until the water clears.The cement can be damaged by any cleaner.
Step 7: Oil and grease can be cleaned with an alkaline degreaser.
Oil and grease should be cleaned with an alkaline degreaser.You can buy it at a hardware store.To find out how much water to use, consult the label.You can wash oil and grease stains with water.When applying degreaser, make sure to wear goggles and gloves.
Step 8: Chemicals can be used to remove graffiti.
Chemicals should not be used on cement.Cleaning solutions are needed in the event of graffiti.These are the mildest strippers.Allow the graffiti cleaners to sit in for several hours before rinsing them out.When working with chemical cleaners, use protective gear.After using a chemical stripper, you can apply an acid neutralizer at a hardware store.
Step 9: There are rust stains.
It is difficult to remove rust stains.Rust stains can be removed with the use of cleaners with oxalic acid.Make sure to wear goggles and gloves when applying these.If you have concrete built up on your cement, it's best to seek professional help to remove it.
Step 10: Start with less toxic cleaning products.
It's best to use the least toxic cleaner.If you need to work your way up to chemical cleaners, start with a mild cleanser.Unless absolutely necessary, Chemicals should be avoided.
Step 11: Water shouldn't be poured into acid.
Don't pour acid into a bucket first and then the water when using acid-based cleaner.The acid should be followed by water.It can cause a dangerous reaction if you do it the other way around.
Step 12: A deck brush can be used over a broom.
People use push brooms.Push brushes are not as effective as deck brushes.The bristles are too long.You can buy a deck brush at a hardware store.