Installation Guide

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PRODUCT USE
QUIKRETE

Cleaner, Etcher & Degreaser is non-flammable, and has
no after-odors. Benefits include:
 Significantly improves the adhesion of coatings and repair
materials
 Use prior to repairing, sealing or staining concrete, paver &
masonry surfaces
 Low odor
QUIKRETE

Cleaner, Etcher & Degreaser is a heavy-duty
commercial product. It is designed to remove the thin top layer of the
existing concrete or masonry; the removal is controlled by controlling
the time before rinsing.
SIZES
• Gallon (3.8 L) bottles.
RATE OF APPLICATION
Light soil: One part QUIKRETE
®
Cleaner, Etcher & Degreaser and 6
parts fresh water.
Medium soil: One part QUIKRETE
®
Cleaner, Etcher & Degreaser
and 4 parts fresh water.
Heavy soil, grease or oil: One part QUIKRETE
®
Cleaner, Etcher &
Degreaser and one part fresh water or use at full strength.
When using Cleaner, Etcher & Degreaser to prepare concrete for a
coating, use at full strength. If Cleaner, Etcher & Degreaser does not
fizz or bubble, that indicates the surface is coated. If surface is
coated, first remove that coating before using Cleaner, Etcher &
Degreaser. Do not use Cleaner, Etcher & Degreaser until concrete
has cured at least 30 days.
APPLICATION
1. WEAR IMPERVIOUS GLOVES, such as nitrile. Protect eyes,
skin and clothes. Wear rubber boots.
2. Sweep and remove all soil and debris from the surface. Clean to
remove standing oil before applying Cleaner, Etcher & Degreaser.
3. When diluting product, use a plastic container. Do not use with
metal containers or tools. Observe whether brush or squeegee is
compatible with Cleaner, Etcher & Degreaser. Pour or spray material
onto surfaces. Spray carefully. Brush into the surface with a stiff-
bristled brush.
4. Allow the material to work for one minute. When treating large
areas, divide into 5’x5’ or 10’x10’ sections for treatment and rinsing.
Waiting too long before rinsing can damage the surface.
5. Rinse thoroughly with water. Thoroughly rinse all tools.
Exercise caution especially with more concentrated dilutions as they
will cause etching, particularly when left in contact for longer times.
This, like all cleaners, should be test applied in an inconspicuous spot
in order to optimize the application technique and to evaluate the
effect, before treating the entire area.
For vertical applications, take extra precautions to prevent dripping or
streaking on the surface below.
PRECAUTIONS
• IMPORTANT! Read before using. DANGER! CORROSIVE! Will
burn eyes and skin. Harmful if swallowed. May cause respiratory
irritation. WEAR IMPERVIOUS GLOVES, such as nitrile, which are
acid resistant. Wear safety glasses when handling product. Wear
rubber boots to protect feet. Slippery when wet. Avoid prolonged
contact with skin or inhalation of vapors. Use with adequate
ventilation. Contains salt of organic acid.
• In case of contact with skin, thoroughly wash affected area of skin
with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing. In case of
contact with eyes, flush with plenty of clean water, lifting both eyelids
occasionally. Seek medical attention. If swallowed, give 2 glasses of
water and seek medical attention. Do not induce vomiting. Seek
medical attention for burns.
• Prevent contact with aluminum and other metals. Protect all non-
concrete surfaces.
• Do NOT use on marble, granite, terrazzo and similar ‘soft’ materials
• Do NOT use prior to applying QUIKRETE® Etching Stain (no. 7215)
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
QUIKRETE

Cleaner, Etcher & Degreaser (#8375-34) is a concentrated, specialty
cleaner and surface preparation product that removes oil, grease and unwanted
soil build-up on concrete and masonry, and creates a profile on the substrate
suitable for top-coating.
DIVISION 3
Concrete Cleaner
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