Before we get into the good stuff, please be reminded to know and follow our safety reminder when using Muriatic Acid, a less-pure variant of hydrochloric acid. This corrosive chemical solution is often used as last resort when cleaning detergents.
- Muriatic Acid is corrosive. It means, it might cause severe damage when in contact with skin, eyes and other body parts when you don’t follow safety procedures. So, wear gloves and eye goggles. Wear thick clothing.
- Be sure to cover your nose or wear mask whenever you use Muriatic Acid especially in enclosed space or poorly ventilated areas. Inhalation, usually in high concentrations, maybe irritating to the nose, throat, and respiratory tract. Other symptoms of overexposure may include headache, nausea, dizziness and/or drowsiness.
- Always remember to use Muriatic Acid as last resort for your cleaning solution.
Now, going to the good stuff
1 – TOUGH STAINS ON METAL
Because of its strong acidic solution, diluted solution of this chemical can treat stains on metal – brass, copper, iron and others. However, do not directly apply solution to metal. Use sponge or rag first and wipe down the stain.
2 – BRICKWORK
As suggested by doityourself.com, 10-percent solution of Muriatic Acid is a good cleaning agent for brickwork. Mold growth, formation of mineral deposits and contamination are seen if the brick ages and was exposed in humidity. A solution of 9 parts water to 1-part acid is suggested. Now, you can scrub away that imperfection.
3 – INDUSTRIAL
Muriatic Acid was popularly used in production of paper, plastic and more. It is also used in the manufacturing of food additives, gelatin, and other types of food products. Although this might not be useful information for homeowners to put to use, it is useful for certain business owners to know for production purposes and for people generally to be aware of, as doityourself.com says
4 – SWIMMING POOL
Pools can be cleaned with the help of detergents and scrubs, but some of the staining is not easy to remove. You can treat dark stains that adhere to the grout in between the tiles with muriatic acid.
5 – MASONRY
Alkalinity in masonry causes problems when applying paint or sealers. It prevents the coating material from properly adhering to the surface, therefore requiring neutralizing procedures. To neutralize the alkalinity, you have to apply muriatic acid solution to the entire surface before applying the coat. This will help the coating material bond with the surface.
6 – GENERAL CLEANING
This chemical can easily clear away stains on bathroom and kitchen tiles as well as on grout and drains. The chemical comes handy for cleaning clogged drain pipes. When the toilet bowl gets too dirty, regular cleaning products such as detergent cannot get rid of the stains as easily as hydrochloric acid. However, it is important not to forget that muriatic acid should only be used as a last resort when alternative methods fail.
POWERCLEAN Muriatic Acid is available in your local outlets and distributors nationwide!
Source:
- com | 6 Best Uses for Muriatic Acid – By Militsa Danova; Reviewed by Lindani Chirambadare on Oct 15, 2019
Powerclean Technical Data Sheet for Muriatic Acid
