best chem for dumpsters

[Chris Tharpe]

Again, when you say caustic what are you using?

Aka JJ or Jungle Juice

 

[Johnson]

Ok I will admit that I am still learning alot when it comes to flatwork ( not my main line of work ). But what I would like to know is do you only use caustic beads/flakes on dumpster pads and drive thrus or do you use is it on most of all your concrete. Residential and commercial.

Hey Bryan thats correct, its primarily used on dupmsters and drive-thrus. For residential concrete a standard housewash mix is fine. Sometimes no chemical is needed for the residential stuff.

 

[bhenson]

Thanks for the info. This was a great thread would like to see more b/a pics with caustic

 

[tomtucson]

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[reflectionspw]

Awesome video and I love the song of choice.

 

[Lou hoods&more]

Nice work Tom!

Can't say I like the music,but I bet the customer was pleased with the result.

 

[Isaac b]

Havent heard 2pac for while. Quick question, will the caustic affect asphalt?

 

[tomtucson]

The song was a joke (I do like tupac though) I clean the center for prop mgmt but I trade with the restaurant to clean out around their grease dump and their patio. I showed the manager the pics on my camera and said it was a wreck every month and he had no idea so asked me to email the pics so I made a little slide show.

 

[El Flojo]

Try to rinse verry verry well. Ive never had a prob. with it but have heard that people have made a mess. It will damage the sealcoat for sure.

 

[MHasterok]

Thanks for the info. This was a great thread would like to see more b/a pics with caustic

More caustic pics: Restaurant cleaning in Tucson :victory:

 

[Steven Button]

Havent heard 2pac for while. Quick question, will the caustic affect asphalt?

Caustic damages asphalt... Try to pre-wet the asphalt and rinse/neutralize when done.

Ron has got pictures on here somewhere of a center he does, the goodwill tenant on property had some cowboy come out to wash their storefront and they messed up the asphalt with caustic...

 

[asewell77]

so where does everyone buy their caustic and how much?

 

[kennyk0410]

I've had good luck with f18 from Bob at Pressure Tek

 

[Markgkda]

You guys that are using flakes, beades etc and mixing your own, are you adding any kind of surfactant for "stick two ittiveness"?

 

[Mike V]

Why do you need it to stick on a flat surface, it would just increase time spent rinsing

 

[Markgkda]

Depending on the situation. Many surfaces I run into have some slope and the chem (if mix is thin) runs off without a lot of dwell time. Not much sense in applying if it has limited contact time, hence the need for a little surfactant. Most chems purchased through a supply house contain some sort of surfactant it in their receipt. Not having ever used just flakes or beads like talked about here, I was curious about that aspect.

 

[Doug Rucker]

I use (and am a ditributor for) the EATOILS brand of cleaners. We have a product called Super Floor Degreaser that is specifically for animal fats, vegetable oils, rest. greases, etc. It actually eats the grease and fats, (much like the BT200 does for motor oil). The product is cetified Green so there is nothing harmful in it.

 

[ImthePrez]

I've googles mixing caustic beads and water and learned a bit

always add to water
make sure it's cold water
don't let dwell that long (5 mins)

I plan on mixing it in a 5 gal bucket. 1 cup per gallon of water..is this strong enough for a bad dumpster pad? My pump sprayer is 2 gallons, is it safe to mix in bucket and pour 2 gallons into my pump sprayer? Safe to leave rest in bucket until it gets used?

 

[FoxCPM]

I've googles mixing caustic beads and water and learned a bit

always add to water
make sure it's cold water
don't let dwell that long (5 mins)

I plan on mixing it in a 5 gal bucket. 1 cup per gallon of water..is this strong enough for a bad dumpster pad? My pump sprayer is 2 gallons, is it safe to mix in bucket and pour 2 gallons into my pump sprayer? Safe to leave rest in bucket until it gets used?

Use stainless steel to mix fresh caustic. dont EVER use Home Depot buckets. Avoid using plastic buckets when mixing fresh caustic. Sometimes it takes a day for the fresh caustic mix to cool down. If it's a high concentration, it can easily melt the plastic. Always mix it in open space with water supply, always have neutralizer near by you (light acid such as vinegar or limonene.
Once it cools down it will not bother your pump up sprayer.
Heat has as good effect on cooking grease as the caustic, but it's enviro safe. Try with hot water only first .

P.S.
In reference to the original question to this thread, I would say the best chem for dumpsters/pads is the very hot water, which is very eco friendly as well ..

D.

 

[Squirtgun]

I use (and am a ditributor for) the EATOILS brand of cleaners. We have a product called Super Floor Degreaser that is specifically for animal fats, vegetable oils, rest. greases, etc. It actually eats the grease and fats, (much like the BT200 does for motor oil). The product is cetified Green so there is nothing harmful in it.

I wanna try some