Acidic floor cleaner for frequent use C-2 CTS Chemistry

An acidic concentrate for frequent cleaning of floors where scale and mineral deposits build up. It has a pH of approx. 2 and the working solution 3-4, so use it only on acid-resistant surfaces.

Surface

Concrete and floors

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C-2 is the acidic counterpart of C-12: the same dilution scheme and the same purpose - frequent washing of floors - but the opposite pH. Concentrate approx. 2.0, working solution 3-4.

Reach for it where scale, mineral deposits and hard-water residue build up on the floor. For grease and organic soiling choose the alkaline C-12.

Because it is acidic, do not use it on surfaces that are not acid resistant - marble, travertine and limestone in particular. Always test it in an inconspicuous spot before washing.

Concrete accepts a sealer only when it is dry, clean and seasoned. A fresh slab is still giving off mix water and will push any coating off with it.

  1. Remove cement laitance and mortar residue - left under the sealer, they come away with it.
  2. Degrease the surface. Oil stains need an alkaline cleaner, not a detergent.
  3. Primed or painted floors need the old coating removed; a penetrating sealer will not bond through paint.
  4. Check the moisture in the substrate. Some solvent-based products require below 5-6 % - you will find the exact figure in the technical data.
  5. Ventilate the room if you are working with a solvent-based product indoors.

A new floor and fresh precast units need time to season - for precast concrete it is usually around 28 days.

Before sealing the whole area, test on a patch hidden by a planter or in a corner of the patio. The same product can read differently on two batches of the same material, and on a surface with old coating left on it, it will not bond at all.

Coats
1
Application method
mop, scrubber-dryer, brush (stiff)
Dilution
By hand: daily cleaning 5 ml per litre of water, light soiling 10 ml/l, moderate 20-50 ml/l. Scrubber-dryers: 10-20 ml/l.
Where to use
indoors, outdoors
Form
concentrate, acidic solution
Density
approx. 1 kg/dm³
pH of the concentrate
approx. 2.0
pH of the working solution
approx. 3-4
Note
test in an inconspicuous place before washing
Will a sealer stop my floor dusting?

Yes, if you choose a product that forms a polymer layer - it binds the loose particles on the surface and gives a dust-free finish. It is not a substitute for a hardener where the concrete itself is dusting because it was poorly floated - the problem is then in the slab, not on it.

Can I seal concrete indoors?

Yes - choose a product approved for indoor use. With a solvent-based one, ventilate during application and for the period given in the product instructions.

What do I do about old oil stains?

Remove them before sealing, with an oil stain remover. A sealer applied over a stain seals it in and fixes it - oil will not evaporate through a sealed layer.

Does a sealer protect against road salt?

It helps - it limits the ingress of water and the salts dissolved in it.

How do I turn a dilution ratio into a quantity?

A 1:4 dilution means one part product to four parts water - a litre of concentrate gives five litres of working solution. Where the ratio is given in ml per litre of water (the C range), work the other way: 50 ml per litre means 20 litres of solution from one litre of concentrate.

Can I use it on a marble floor?

No. Marble, travertine and limestone are sensitive to acids - a product at pH 2 will etch the surface. For sensitive stone, choose a cleaner of neutral or slightly alkaline pH.

How much will you need?

Consumption depends on how absorbent the surface is and how you apply the product.

Write to us with the area and the type of surface - we will help you work out how much you need.

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