Lithofin CEMENT-AWAY - Usage Guide
Lithofin CEMENT-AWAY - Usage Guide
Universal acid-based cleaner for removing cement residue, mortar haze, and limescale from all acid-resistant surfaces. The most powerful cement removal product in the range. Not for use on calcareous stone without extreme caution.
Ideal For
- Heavy cement haze on granite
- Thick mortar residue on acid-resistant tiles
- Stubborn limescale on porcelain
- Post-renovation cleaning on acid-safe surfaces
Dilution Ratios
| Situation | Dilution |
|---|---|
| Heavy Cement | Undiluted |
| Medium | 1:3 with water |
| Light | 1:5 to 1:10 with water |
How to Apply
Method: Sponge, brush, or spray
Coverage: 3-10 m²/L depending on thickness of deposits
Curing/drying time: None (rinse after cleaning)
Reapplication: One-time use after construction
Surface Compatibility
| Surface | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Granite | excellent | Safe and very effective on granite |
| Slate | excellent | Safe on slate |
| Basalt | excellent | Safe on acid-resistant basalt |
| Porcelain | excellent | Very effective and safe |
| Ceramic | excellent | Very effective and safe |
| Clinker | excellent | Safe and effective on clinker |
| Concrete | good | Pre-wet - effective on cement deposits |
| Terracotta | good | Pre-wet, dilute 1:5, rinse quickly |
| Cotto | good | Pre-wet, dilute 1:5, rinse quickly |
| Sandstone | caution | Some sandstone contains calcite - test first |
| Glass Mosaic | caution | Dilute well - test first |
| Quartz Composite | caution | Test first - some composites are acid-sensitive |
| Marble | never | Will damage marble - use MN Builders' Clean diluted |
| Limestone | never | Acid destroys limestone |
| Bluestone | never | Bluestone is calcareous |
| Terrazzo | never | Calcareous terrazzo - acid damages it |
Do Not Use On
- Marble
- Limestone
- Travertine
- Bluestone
- Terrazzo
- Any calcareous surface without extreme caution
Safety Precautions
- Strong acid - wear gloves, eye protection
- Pre-wet the surface
- Never use on marble, limestone, travertine without heavy dilution
- Rinse very thoroughly
- Protect metal fixtures
Works Well With
- Lithofin MN Stain-Stop
- Lithofin KF Protective Impregnator
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