Residue Remover for Natural Stone
ONLY FOR Use prior to Sealing, after a "sweep-in" pointing compound. NOT FOR REMOVAL OF VISIBLE FILM / STAIN left by the compound. This is a Pre-Treatment Cleaner to allow Sealer to Penetrate/Adhere correctly to Stone- NOT FOR removal of Stains
Residue Remover is a powerful ecological cleaner that unlike other acid/alkaline cleaners, does not require any neutralisation process before application.
It is specially formulated to remove surface residue and contamination from natural stone paving and other surfaces where "sweep-in" compounds may have been used.
** Disclaimer- product is designed to remove the invisible resin film left by a sweep-in jointing compound prior to sealing - NOT VISIBLE STAINS left between the joints.
Application:
- Use neat or diluted to a 1:5 ratio depending on amount of residue present
- Apply with either a brush or garden sprayer
- Leave the product to penetrate and break down the surface residue (5 - 60 minutes)
- Agitate with a stiff brush and wash off with a pressure washer
- Re-apply if surface residue remains after first application
- Average coverage 6 - 8 m² per litre
Physical Properties:
- Safer to use
- Phosphate free
- Biodegradable
- Multi-use
- No VOC
- Low odour
- PH 13 - Alkaline
- Low fuming
Health & Safety:
Non-flammable. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Keep container tightly closed and in a well-ventilated place. Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
Q: Will the residue remover disolve or remove any of the jointing compound in the joints?
A: The residue remover will only remove excess residues from sweep-in jointing compounds. It will not remove the jointing compound itself
Q: Can I rinse off the residue remover with a hose and spray gun rather than a pressure washer? I had my slabs cleaned by pressure washer then then jointing topped up with Sika fast fix sweep-in compound. I was going to seal them read your instructions about cleaning after using a jointing compound...it feels like a merry-go-round! I'm worried that using a pressure washer again will threaten the jointing.
A: If you rinse the residue remover of whilst agitating the surface with a broom, this will avoid the need to use a pressure washer. Hope that helps.
Q: A handy man sprayed our house with a sealant for stone, unfortunately some of the sealant has sprayed on to our windows, can you suggest how we can remove this from our window.
A: It would be best to first find out what sealer your handyman had used and speak to the company regarding a remover. If you're not having any luck, you can get in touch with our technical team online or over the phone to see if there is an alternative product you can use..
Brilliant!
This is great product for cleaning natural stone would recommend to anyone
I contacted Smartseal Technical section with my problem that the builders had left us with (a right mess) and the Residue Remover and Limestone Sealant as recommended by Smartseal worked a treat. I cannot recommend Smartseal staff or the products enough.