{"product_id":"lithofin-kf-cement-residue-remover","title":"Lithofin KF Cement Residue Remover","description":"\u003cp\u003eYour newly laid porcelain floor looks dull because a grey film clings to each tile joint. Ordinary detergents bounce off the hardened grout. Lithofin KF Cement Residue Remover strips away that cement haze in minutes, leaving the showroom finish you expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat KF Remover Does\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKF Remover is an \u003cstrong\u003eacidic cleaner for ceramic and porcelain tiles\u003c\/strong\u003e. At pH 1.5 it dissolves Portland-cement binders and calcium carbonate, breaking the crystalline bond that causes haze. Sulfamic acid at 120 g\/L converts insoluble cement particles into water-soluble salts that rinse away without scrubbing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePost-grouting haze on \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/pages\/stone-porcelain\"\u003eporcelain kitchen floors\u003c\/a\u003e - dilute 1:5.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStubborn cement residue on \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/pages\/stone-ceramic\"\u003eceramic bathroom walls\u003c\/a\u003e - dilute 1:3.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimescale rings on shower trays - apply neat on a sponge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilders’ dust film on \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/pages\/stone-concrete\"\u003econcrete balcony slabs\u003c\/a\u003e - use undiluted after pre-wetting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-sealing clean of terracotta before \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/products\/lithofin-kf-protective-impregnator\"\u003eKF Protective Impregnator\u003c\/a\u003e - dilute 1:5.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Apply\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-wet the surface until uniformly damp, avoiding puddles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpread the 1:3-1:5 solution with a mop or white pad; use a brush for joints. Time: 5 min.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAgitate once more; do not let the solution dry. Time: 3 min.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse twice with clean water, then neutralise with \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/products\/lithofin-kf-conditioning-cleaner\"\u003eKF Conditioning Cleaner\u003c\/a\u003e at 1:200. Time: 2 min.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovers 5-15 m² \/L depending on dilution. No drying time; the floor is ready for foot traffic after final rinse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSurface Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe formula excels on \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/pages\/stone-porcelain\"\u003eporcelain\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/pages\/stone-ceramic\"\u003eceramic\u003c\/a\u003e, and clinker because their Mohs ≥5, acid-resistant matrices tolerate pH 1.5 without etching. It performs well on \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/pages\/stone-granite\"\u003egranite\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/pages\/stone-slate\"\u003eslate\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/pages\/stone-basalt\"\u003ebasalt\u003c\/a\u003e, concrete, terracotta, cotto and \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/pages\/stone-clinker\"\u003eclinker\u003c\/a\u003e when the surface is pre-wet to limit penetration. Do not use on marble, limestone, travertine, bluestone or metal fittings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eChoosing the Right Product\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor routine maintenance of glazed tiles, use KF Conditioning Cleaner. For sealing absorbent cotto after the initial clean, use KF Protective Impregnator. For cement haze on natural stone, switch to MN Builders’ Clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePro Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork in 5 m² zones to keep the acid active and easy to rinse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways neutralise with a mild alkaline wash to stop latent acid from dulling grout joints.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm water (25 °C) accelerates chemical reaction by approx. 30 %, reducing dwell time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Lithofin","offers":[{"title":"1 liter","offer_id":56880119218508,"sku":"110-11-B","price":15.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 liter","offer_id":56880119251276,"sku":"110-11-B","price":54.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 liter (doos van 10)","offer_id":57401582420300,"sku":"110-11-B-DOOS-10","price":141.66,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1037\/6485\/3068\/files\/110.webp?v=1772467321","url":"https:\/\/ixstone.com\/en-ie\/products\/lithofin-kf-cement-residue-remover","provider":"adh23084u","version":"1.0","type":"link"}