What’s up, guys? Welcome to this video on how to pretreat concrete! Today, I’ll show you exactly what you need to do, including the settings I use on my Lava Box for pretreating before cleaning concrete. Let’s dive in!
Getting Started
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Step-by-Step Pretreatment Process
Here, we have a big driveway, though not enormous, made of brushed concrete where the rocks are starting to show through. I’ll show you how to pretreat it using my Arkansas Soft Wash Kits Lava Box. We’ll also tackle the steps and porch. Follow these settings to implement in your cleaning process if you desire.
Settings:
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Water: Full blast.
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Soap: Set to my preferred level.
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Bleach: Set to 2.5.
This setup on pump one will blend the ratios perfectly for the dirtiness of this concrete.
Application Tips
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Autopilot Mode: With the blend module mixing the proper ratios, I’m on autopilot.
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Work with the Grade: Always start at the top if the surface slopes downhill.
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Surface Cleaning: Begin at the top and work your way down. Move your truck to the already cleaned area and continue.
Adjusting the Mix
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Assess the Mix: If the mix is too hot, it’s wasteful and unnecessary. If it’s too cool, like downstreaming, it will leave streaks.
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Dial it Back: Adjust until you find the right balance. I’m aiming for a ratio around 6 to 1 for this job.
Final Tips and Conclusion
Pretreating concrete effectively is crucial for a streak-free finish. Always fine-tune your chemical mix and settings based on the job at hand.
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