The Concrete Cleaner

SCR™ is a concentrated combination of three commercial-grade cleaning products. SCR™ utilizes a detergent, degreaser, and hydrochloric acid to clean and prepare concrete for overlays, stains, sealers, and coatings. The SCR formula quickly dissolves mortar, scale, rust, algae, stains, and mineral deposits such as efflorescence. SCR is a stronger cleaner than citric acid and a safe alternative to muriatic acid, as it contains no toxic heavy metals, or ozone depleting solvents. 

SCR™ will open the pores of the concrete and cement-based overlays aiding concrete coloring systems like reactive acids, water-based stains, and dyes. In addition, it assists in delivering a higher bond strength to exterior concrete acrylic sealers. Its multi-function, environmentally friendly properties include cleaning and preparing:

• All SureCrete Overlays
• Xtreme Series and D-FRC Castings
• Removing Travertine Powder from Xtreme Series and D-FRC
• Eco-Stain and Eco-Accent Applications
• Application of Super, HS, ColorTec Acrylic Sealers
• Removal of SureRelease and TruTique
• Brick, Mortar, Paver, and Grout Surfaces
• Porcelain
• Vitreous China Surfaces and Fixtures
• Stamp Tools and Molds

MIXING & APPLICATION

Apply in temperatures above freezing and below 90°F (32°C). SCR™ is a concentrated solution and must be diluted with water. Water and SCR should be premeasured before combining. DO NOT use a hose to fill water into SCR as it will create constant bubbling. Always tighten the lid thoroughly after use. 

The formula for proper dilution should be Water: SCR 

Example: 2:1 equals 2-parts water to 1-part SCR

QUICK FACTS

Below, you will find the suggested dilution rates for the following applications:

• General Concrete Cleaning
• Exterior Concrete for Overlay
• Interior Concrete for Staining and Overlay
• Cleaning Overlay for Staining and Sealing
• Cleaning XS and D-FRC Casting Pieces
• Cleaning Stamping Tools and Molds

GENERAL CONCRETE CLEANING

1. Dilute SCR™ 2:1 with water
2. Dampen concrete with water from the Mint of a pump-up sprayer or a garden hose trigger nozzle.
3. Apply evenly the 2:1 diluted product across the surface of concrete. Best results are achieved by spraying from an acid-resistant pump-up sprayer.
4. While still wet with product, rub concrete with a stiff bristle-broom.
5. Before SCR dries, rinse with a garden hose or power wash with a fan-tipped pressure washer.

SURFACE PREPARATION ON EXTERIOR CONCRETE

1. Dilute SCR™ 2:1 with water
2. Dampen concrete with water from the midst of a pump-up sprayer or a garden hose trigger nozzle.
3. Apply evenly 2:1* diluted product across the surface of concrete. Best results are achieved by spraying from an acid-resistant pump-up sprayer.
4. While still wet with product, rub concrete with a stiff bristle-broom 
5. Before SCR dries, power wash with minimum 3,000 PSI (21,000 kPa) pressure washer equipped with a turbo-tip.

SURFACE PREPARATION ON INTERIOR CONCRETE

1. Dilute SCR™ 2:1 with water
2. Dampen concrete with water from the mist of a pump-up sprayer or a garden hose trigger nozzle.
3. Apply evenly 2:1* diluted product across the surface of concrete. Best results are achieved by spraying from an acid-resistant pump-up sprayer.
4. While still wet with product, rub concrete with black pad on a
5. rotational floor machine
6. Keep the floor wet with frequent rinsing.
7. Mop residue until rinse water is clear or utilize water extraction equipment.

CLEANING OVERLAY PRIOR TO COLORING OR SEALING

1. Dilute SCR™ 4:1 with water
2. Dampen concrete with water from the mist of a pump-up sprayer or a garden hose trigger nozzle.
3. Apply evenly 4:1 diluted product across the surface of overlay. Best results are achieved by spraying from an acid-resistant pump-up sprayer.
4. While still wet with product, gently brush surface with a soft bristlebroom
5. Before SCR dries, gently rinse with a garden hose or power wash with a fan-tipped pressure washer.

PREPPING XS PRECAST AND XS FACE

1. Dilute SCR™ 3:1 with water
2. Wet XS piece with water from pump-up sprayer or sponge.
3. Brush or sponge 3:1 diluted product onto vertical edges of XS pieces first.
4. Spray or sponge 3:1 diluted product from acid-resistant pump-up sprayer onto surface.
5. While still wet with the product, gently brush the surface with a soft bristle brush.
6. Rinse immediately. Do not allow diluted products to stand on the surface.

CLEANING STAMPING TOOLS AND MOLDS

1. Dilute SCR™ 4:1 with water (4 parts water to 1 part SCR™)
2. Dampen stamping tools or molds with water from mist of pump-up sprayer or sponge.
3. Spray 4:1 diluted product from acid-resistant pump-up sprayer onto tools or molds.
4. While still wet with SCR, gently brush the surface with a stiff bristle brush.
5. Before SCR dries, completely rinse the surface.

*NOTE: stronger dilution rates may be required for adequate profile. Powertroweled concrete may require SCR to be used straight. In some cases, proper surface preparation will require mechanical surface preparation (e.g. grinding, shot blasting), such as for ColorTec™ Coatings, DK Flake, and DK

Metallic systems.

SUITABILITY SAMPLE

Due to condition-specific sites, always prepare an adequate number of test areas. Wear protection system and include aesthetic suitable for products’ intended use. On-site sample approval is especially critical for a substantial, heavy traffic situation or custom coloration.

CLEAN-UP

Simply rinse with water.

DISPOSAL

Contact your local government household hazardous waste coordinator for information on disposal of unused products.

LIMITATIONS

• For use by trained professionals who have read the complete SDS.
• SCR™ may be corrosive to some metals. ALL metals should be protected.
• SCR is not the best choice for surface preparation for DK or ColorTec™ coating systems. These systems require a CSP (Concrete Surface Profile) 1-3.
• Hard-troweled concrete surfaces may not achieve the appropriate CSP 1-3 profile by just using SCR alone. In these cases, shot blasting or grinding is recommended.

WARRANTY

Warranty of this product, when used according to the directions, is limited to refund of purchase price or replacement of product (if defective), at manufacturers’ or seller’s option. SureCrete LLC shall not be liable for the cost of labor or direct and/or incidental consequential damages.

CAUTIONS

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. Inhalation: Avoid prolonged breathing of airborne dust, particularly present during mixing. Use a NIOSH approved respirator for nuisance if threshold limit values are unsafe. Skin Contact: Skin contact may cause irritation. Remove contaminated clothing and wash affected skin with soap and water. Launder clothing before reuse. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention. Eyes: Wear safety eye protection when applying. Contact with eyes may cause irritation. Flush eyes with water for 15 minutes. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention.

PROPERTIES

SAFETY DATA SHEETS 

The following are links to all available safety data sheets related to this product: 

SCR Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

MANUFACTURER PART #’S 

1 gallon SKU# 15104002 

5 gallon SKU# 15104003 

VOC REGULATORY COMPLIANCE 

DATA SHEET DOWNLOADS

SCR TDS

SCR SDS