Remove Muriatic Acid Stains From Concrete

Mold rust and other stains can mar the clean beauty of your concrete lessening the visual impact and even the curb appeal of your property.

Remove muriatic acid stains from concrete.

While some stains can be rinsed away with a pressure washer tougher stains such as rust require an acid based cleaner like muriatic acid. It is also the primary component in most concrete staining products. In these products the muriatic acid is mixed with a stain color. Despite its effectiveness muriatic acid should be used on concrete stains only if you ve tried gentler alternatives to no avail.

Also the longer the stain sets the harder it is to get out. Muriatic acid is commonly recommended to clean and remove rust stains from concrete. Battery acid stains are not difficult to remove. Muriatic acid works very well at removing stains and paint from concrete but can etch the surface if it is left on for too long or proportioned incorrectly.

The acid works well on concrete and on many masonry projects because it neutralizes alkalinity. Concrete is porous and rough creating a textured surface to which paint easily adheres. The muriatic acid etches the concrete allowing the color to seep into the concrete. However you must be cautious because you will be working with dangerous chemicals.