Lithofin KF Intensive Cleaner
Art. 180-11-B
Your kitchen porcelain floor shows greasy traffic lanes, and the grout in your shower traps soap scum that regular detergent cannot shift. KF Intensive Cleaner (article 180) breaks down this build-up within minutes, restoring the tile’s original slip resistance and colour.
What KF Intensive Cleaner Does
KF Intensive Cleaner is an alkaline cleaner for ceramic, porcelain, cotto, and clinker. With a pH of 11.3, strong surfactants cut polymer wax, grease, and micro-grime that lodge in pores smaller than 0.2 µm. At 1:5 dilution it removes stubborn fat films; at 1:20 it lifts everyday residue without harming grout lines.
When to Use
- Unglazed porcelain kitchen floor: 1:10 for quarterly deep clean.
- Cotto foyer with old wax: 1:5 or undiluted strip, then rinse.
- Clinker basement with oil spots: 1:5 scrub via machine.
- Bathroom tiles showing cloudy film (general cleaning issue): 1:20 mop and rinse.
- Terracotta patio with water-based sealer residue (wax residue): 1:5 brush application.
How to Apply
- Prepare solution: pour water first, then add the cleaner to reach 1:5-1:20, or use neat on heavy wax.
- Distribute with a mop, sponge, or scrubbing machine, keeping surface wet for 5-10 min.
- Agitate with white pad or scrubber until the slurry darkens.
- Vacuum or mop up, rinse twice with clear water.
Coverage: 5-20 m²/L depending on dilution. No drying time; floor is walkable after final rinse.
Surface Compatibility
The alkaline formula will not etch acid-sensitive stones, yet it excels on dense tiles. Excellent results on porcelain, ceramic, cotto, and clinker. Good on marble, limestone, and other calcareous stones because the pH stays below 12, but marble users often prefer MN Power-Clean. Do not use on rare surfaces expressly labelled “alkali-sensitive”.
Choosing the Right Product
For daily wipe care use KF Conditioning Cleaner. For long-term stain protection after deep cleaning, apply KF Protective Impregnator. Choose MN Power-Clean for acid-sensitive natural stone that needs stronger chelation.
Pro Tips
- Warm (35 °C) solution speeds soil release by 20 %-ideal in winter.
- Pre-wet very porous cotto so the cleaner stays on the surface and works evenly.
- Always rinse twice; leaving alkaline residue can attract dirt 30 % faster.
Product Details
Application
- Light
- 1:20 with water
- Medium
- 1:10 with water
- Heavy
- 1:5 with water or undiluted
Compatibility & Safety
| Surface | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Marble | Good | Safe but MN Power-Clean is optimised for natural stone |
| Granite | Good | Safe — MN Power-Clean preferred for natural stone |
| Limestone | Good | Safe alkaline formula |
| Sandstone | Good | Pre-wet first |
| Slate | Good | Effective on slate |
| Bluestone | Good | Safe for calcareous bluestone |
| Basalt | Good | Effective on basalt |
| Porcelain | Excellent | Ideal for porcelain deep cleaning |
| Ceramic | Excellent | Ideal for ceramic deep cleaning |
| Glass mosaic | Good | Effective on glass mosaic — dilute well |
| Concrete | Good | Works on concrete |
| Quartz composite | Good | Safe alkaline formula |
| Terrazzo | Good | Safe for terrazzo |
| Terracotta | Excellent | Very effective on terracotta |
| Cotto | Excellent | Ideal for cotto deep cleaning |
| Clinker | Excellent | Very effective on clinker |
Dosage Calculator
Always test on an inconspicuous area first
Frequently asked questions
How do I dilute KF Intensive Cleaner correctly?
Mix 1 part cleaner with 5-20 parts water. Always add product to water, not the reverse, to avoid splashing.
How much KF Intensive Cleaner will I need for 40 m² of porcelain?
At 10 m²/L a 4 L application is sufficient; one 1-L bottle covers 8-20 m² depending on soil level.
When should I use MN Power-Clean instead of KF Intensive Cleaner on marble?
Choose MN Power-Clean for marble because its solvent boosters lift oil without raising pH above 10, reducing etch risk.
Why do my unglazed porcelain tiles look dull after mopping?
Micro-pores trap detergent residue. A 1:10 wash with KF Intensive Cleaner dissolves this film within 10 minutes.
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