Common Soils and the Solutions

Proper identification can make the job a snap, as you can then prescribe the proper cleaner and technique. In the rare case that the cause of the stain is not identifiable, some trial and error will be required. The following Stain and Cleaning matrix is a quick way to determine some of your cleaning options.

Mild Moderate Severe Scary

Beverages

Hot Water

Bleach & Water

Elite Concrete Cleaner (Low-Concentrate)

Elite Concrete Cleaner (High-Concentrate)

Oil & Grease

Elite Concrete Cleaner

Concrete Degreaser

Concrete Degreaser
(Low Foam)

Citrus Emulsion Cleaner

Biological Matter

Bleach & Water

HD Alkaline Cleaner

HD Alkaline Cleaner

HD Alkaline Cleaner

Soot & Ash

Bleach & Water

Concrete Degreaser

Citrus Emulsion Cleaner

Citrus Emulsion Cleaner

Soil / Dirt

Elite Concrete Cleaner

Concrete Degreaser

Concrete Degreaser

Citrus Emulsion Cleaner

Rust

Rust Remover

Rust Remover

Rust Remover

Rust Remover

Tire Marks

Concrete Degreaser

Citrus Emulsion Cleaner

Citrus Emulsion Cleaner

Citrus Emulsion Cleaner

Leaves

Bleach & Water

Elite Concrete Cleaner (Low-Concentrate)

Elite Concrete Cleaner (Low-Concentrate)

Elite Concrete Cleaner (High-Concentrate)

Paint & Graphiti

Citrus Based Paint Remover

Citrus Based Paint Remover

Sandblasting

Sandblasting

Blood

Bleach & Water

Elite Concrete Cleaner

HD Alkaline Cleaner

HD Alkaline Cleaner

Garage Grime Combo

Elite Concrete Cleaner (Low-Concentrate)

Elite Concrete Cleaner (High-Concentrate)

Concrete Degreaser
(Low-Concentrate)

Concrete Degreaser
(High-Concentrate)

Plant Floor Combo

Elite Concrete Cleaner
(Low Foam)

Concrete Degreaser
(Low Foam)

Concrete Degreaser
(Low Foam)

Concrete Degreaser
(Low Foam)