Lithofin KF Cement Residue Remover - Usage Guide
Lithofin KF Cement Residue Remover - Usage Guide
Acid-based after-construction cleaner specifically formulated for ceramic and porcelain tiles. Removes cement haze, grout residue, and limescale from tile surfaces. Safe for all acid-resistant tiles. Also effective on natural stone that tolerates acid.
Ideal For
- Post-grouting cement haze on ceramic tiles
- Porcelain tile cement residue
- Limescale on ceramic bathroom tiles
Dilution Ratios
| Situation | Dilution |
|---|---|
| Light Haze | 1:5 with water |
| Heavy Cement | 1:3 with water or undiluted |
How to Apply
Method: Sponge, brush, or mop
Coverage: 5-15 m²/L depending on dilution
Curing/drying time: None (rinse after cleaning)
Reapplication: One-time use after installation
Surface Compatibility
| Surface | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Porcelain | excellent | Specifically designed for porcelain tiles |
| Ceramic | excellent | Specifically designed for ceramic tiles |
| Granite | good | Safe on granite - MN Builders' Clean is optimised for stone |
| Slate | good | Safe on most slate |
| Basalt | good | Safe on basalt |
| Concrete | good | Effective - pre-wet first |
| Terracotta | good | Pre-wet, dilute, rinse quickly |
| Cotto | good | Pre-wet, dilute, rinse quickly |
| Clinker | good | Effective on clinker |
| Sandstone | caution | Test first - dilute well |
| Glass Mosaic | caution | Test first - dilute well |
| Quartz Composite | caution | Test first |
| Marble | never | Acid damages marble - use MN Builders' Clean diluted |
| Limestone | never | Acid damages limestone |
| Bluestone | never | Bluestone is calcareous - acid damages it |
| Terrazzo | never | Terrazzo is calcareous |
Do Not Use On
- Marble
- Limestone
- Travertine
- Bluestone (without heavy dilution)
- Metal surfaces
Safety Precautions
- Contains acid
- Wear gloves
- Do not use on acid-sensitive stone
- Rinse thoroughly
- Protect metal fittings
Works Well With
- Lithofin KF Conditioning Cleaner
- Lithofin KF Protective Impregnator
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