How do I get calcium chloride residue off my concrete garage floor? I've washed it down over 15 times!!?
Question:The morons at ODOT decided to add Calcium Chloride to their road salt mix here in NE Ohio over the winter. It has penetrated the pores in my garage floor and won't wash out.This stuff is extremely highly corrosive to steel. IT SHOULD BE BANNED and OUTLAWED!!! as there are more enviromentally friendly substitutes out there.
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Go to your local tile floor covering store ask for acidic ceramic grout cleaner. It comes in a pink can ,its a powder just add water and that should do it. Nother way is go to a pool company and get liquid acid and instead of putting it in the pool clean the floor with it . (Warning)Be careful use gloves and a mask!..http://www.estimate3.com Just submit your Estimate fax, e-mail , or if you don't care about others viewing your estimate just go ahead and upload a copy of your estimate. When we receive your estimate, we will analyze your estimate completely and post the results.
Try using muriatic acid (dilute hydrochloric acid), available at building supply or brick supply stores. If the CaCl has actually penetrated, you may not be able to get all of the residue off. Make sure you follow the instructions carefully and wear safety goggles, gloves and protective clothing,and have plenty of water available.
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