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Residual oil stains on concrete are common problems found in most areas where cars, trucks and machinery are located. Oil residues can cause numerous issues such as health and safety concerns for workers and the public, environment and storm water compliance, and just plain unsightly staining.
Typical areas where concrete cleaning is necessary are vehicle maintenance and fueling areas, service station pump islands, bulk oil storage facilities, parking areas, garages, sidewalks, shop floors, sumps, and secondary containment areas.
In most instances the layer of hydrocarbons coating the concrete is relatively thin. However, because concrete is porous, penetration into the concrete surface is likely to occur. Often this penetration of oil results in slippery surfaces even after cleaning with high-pressure water or simple soaps that only emulsify the oil at the surface.
Our products are the best choice for concrete cleaning. They consist of a cleaning solution with live, non-harmful bacteria that digest hydrocarbons. Our products lift and encapsulate the hydrocarbons making them readily bio-available to the microbes.
The microbial action then destroys the hydrocarbons. Digestion of the hydrocarbon begins at the moment of introduction of the cleaner and continues after the mixture has been rinsed off of the concrete. Repeated applications (mopping with Sound 3300 Oil Eliminator HD solution) help to impart a non-slip resistance to the concrete surface to protect against future spills similar to the way car wax beads water.
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