Cleaning New Concrete

[Ed Thompson]

I received a call for monthly service for a Chic Fillet. He said the concrete is 3 months old and if it is safe to clean. I did not know the answer.

 

[Vince Wood]

I would say it's safe to clean Ed. Personally though I would use low pressure and no surface cleaner on it for at least another 3 months.

 

[greg/sd]

Vince is right on the money I don't like to clean concrete under 6 months old. a high temp rinse down for another couple of months then I would start surface cleaning and popping gum. Brand new scarred up concrete will really make a customer mad.

 

[Ed Thompson]

Thanks guys

 

[Guy Blackmon]

Vince is right on the money I don't like to clean concrete under 6 months old. a high temp rinse down for another couple of months then I would start surface cleaning and popping gum. Brand new scarred up concrete will really make a customer mad.

+100

Depending on the situation I'll pass on cleaning concrete that is less than 1 year old....Again depending on the situation.

 

[Ron Musgraves]

Its hard, test it!!!! The contractors that Build for them are usually great and Slump Test the truck. They actually have a quality control on New construction. they watch there investments because the proprietor really doesn't own the joint.

 

[Doug Rucker]

I actually lost a couple of Chick Fil A's here locally, because of A) Price, and B) I told them we would not use High pressure for the first year. We would get it clean, but we wouuld not use the surface scrubbers or put to much pressure on the concrete as it was new. I even showed these pics of a local chick fila I took.

 

[Heritage]

Oh wow! I have never seen anything that bad before. That looks like operator error as much as anything. Those deep cut circles....they must have stayed in one place way too long.

 

[Heritage]

That guy's insurance must have had to pay out big on that one. That's why insurance cost so much. :thumbdown:

 

[JDhomeservices]

Don't know if I'd want my business name and phone number attached to those photos, Doug. Lol

 

[greg/sd]

Never trust new concrete to be up to 3000 psi tensile strength. Always do a test spot and dont pop gum with a 3000 psi tip

 

[Steven Button]

Variable pressure wand, nozzle down, have a gauge at pump and quick connect gauge for outlet pressure, adjust unloader to reduce pressure and minimize operator error

We have a few centers with 'painted'/ coated sidewalks, prior to the guys leaving for the night I will adjust unloader so that output pressure does not exceed 2500 psi at pump ... Even less at the end of 200' of hose.

 

[Christopher]

Those pictures are a perfect example of why I do test spots because not all concrete is the same or the same strength.

Looks like the "Barber" was there taking a little off the top. j/k hahahahaha

 

[Christopher]

It is a shame that they kept on going, they should have stopped when they first saw damage.

 

[Doug Rucker]

This was actually done by a "professional" company.

Complete w reclaim and everything. Lol.

 

[Doug Rucker]

That guy's insurance must have had to pay out big on that one. That's why insurance cost so much. :thumbdown:

Don't think so. You can still see it today too.

 

[Ron Musgraves]

I actually lost a couple of Chick Fil A's here locally, because of A) Price, and B) I told them we would not use High pressure for the first year. We would get it clean, but we wouuld not use the surface scrubbers or put to much pressure on the concrete as it was new. I even showed these pics of a local chick fila I took.

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Doug you Should Send those to there Corporate Office Doug.

 

[Ron Musgraves]

This was actually done by a "professional" company.

Complete w reclaim and everything. Lol.

Doug How can you say that with a straight face?

 

[Ron Musgraves]

I received a call for monthly service for a Chic Fillet. He said the concrete is 3 months old and if it is safe to clean. I did not know the answer.

Do not Let the photos Scare you, It can be done with the proper Tools and yes the correct Pressure as well as Chems.

You will have to Determine this, heres the Biggest TIP. Do a small Section first allow to dry, the guy who did the damage didn't even know because sometimes you cannot see until its Dry.

 

[Doug Rucker]

Doug How can you say that with a straight face?

Cause it was. It was the company that took over after me.