Easy to Use
EZKleen #1 comes ready to use, and surfaces are not prewetted. All you
do is apply it, give it time to work and rinse with water. EZKleen #1
does the work cleaning, and because any formula of it can dry on the surfaces
EZKleen #1 is recommended for cleaning without harm, there is no hurry
rinsing it off. Patch Test
Before using EZKleen #1, on the surfaces that EZKleen #1 is recommended
to clean, you must do a patch test. This determines its suitability
and the proper formulation to use. Start with the recommended formula
first, it almost always works best. Then, if necessary, work downward
toward EZKleen #1. If you don’t know the recommended formula,
start with EZKleen #4.
Test EZKleen #1 by pouring some into a plastic dish and applying a small
amount to an inconspicuous area with a paintbrush. The cleaner begins
working immediately, but because it requires time to clean, it is important
not to rinse too soon. Depending on how dirty the surface is, EZKleen
#1 may only require a couple of minutes to work, but on the difficult
to clean surfaces, EZKleen #1 is recommended for using, best results
are usually achieved in 30 minutes to an hour.
After allowing sufficient time for EZKleen #1 to work, rinse with water,
and allow the test area to dry. If the surface appears satisfactorily
clean, use that formulation for the cleaning operation. Otherwise, repeat
the test, leaving the chemical on longer or, possibly, using the next
lower formulation no.
Problems
If no result whatsoever occurs, then some type of varnish or sealer
is present, preventing EZKleen #1 from working. In this instance, strip
the surface, using EZKleen Coating Remover® or another quality paint
stripper, and then repeat the patch test.
Technical Data
Appearance/Odor: Cloudy appearing solution with slight,
sharp odor
Packaging: Available in cases of 4x1 gal. plastic
bottles, 5 gal. plastic pails and 55 gal. plastic drums.
Temperature Range: Becomes less effective as temperature
get colder. Is unsuitable to use below 50° F.
Coverage: 150 to 250 sq. ft./gal. can be expected,
depending on the porosity and condition of the surface.
Storage/Shelf Life: Keep containers sealed when not
in use, and to prevent the salts from crystallizing, maintain product
at a minimum temperature of 50? F. Though its appearance darkens over
time, the material will keep as long as it is not allowed to crystallize.
Precautions
Adjacent areas must be properly protected when using this product. Though
harmless to most building surfaces, the damage EZKleen
#1 causes to glass, soft metal and glazed ceramic finishes
(like those on tile and porcelain) is considered permanent.
Cover all nearby windows and aluminum with EZKleen Peel Clean® Plastic
Strippable Coating or thick plastic sheeting and plastic tape, and if
unsure, whether EZKleen #1 causes damage, test surfaces first or simply
cover them. Also, protect vegetation. EZKleen #1 turns foliage
brown on contact, and if drawn up through plants’ roots, it dehydrates
and can kill them. Cover plants with plastic sheeting to keep
concentrated EZKleen #1 off foliage, and protect roots by either containing
the rinse or trenching it away.
Application
1) Brush, roll or spray EZKleen #1 on to a
dry surface, thoroughly wetting it.
2) Allow EZKleen #1 time to work,
leaving it on at least as long as your patch test.
3) Rinse the loosened grime from the surface using water.
This can be done in a manner of different ways. However, on the very
dirty exterior surfaces EZKleen #1 is used to clean, a pressure washer
is usually the easiest, most convenient way to do the work.
Spraying on EZKleen #1
Spraying is a perfectly good way of applying EZKleen #1. However, it
must be done in a wet, soaking fashion, taking care to avoid wind drift.
A pump up sprayer or low-pressure electric prep pump (50 to 60 psi),
outfitted with a saturation nozzle (fan shaped spray) works best for
this operation. Do not run EZKleen #1 downstream through a pressure
washer, because this dilutes it nor by applying it with a low-pressure
airless sprayer, because they atomize solutions.
Flatwork
A power-painting roller can be an ideal way to apply EZKleen #1 on walks,
driveways, patios, plazas or other large flat areas. Units, fitted with
large commercial size rollers and mounted on extension handles, allow
users to rapidly apply material while completely eliminating overspray.
Time Sensitive Surfaces
Time Sensitive surfaces are surfaces that EZKleen #1 cleans, but it
can affect their appearance, (See product sheet for EZKleen #4). Keep
concentrated EZKleen #1 off nearby ceramic tile and brick, and immediately
rinse off any diluted chemical that contacts them.
Limitations
Though EZKleen #1 cleans virtually anything, which affects the appearance
of stone & brick, it is not designed to remove graffiti or strip
paint, nor does it remove hardened crusts and some types of staining,
which occur on masonry.
Safety
Wear rubber gloves and safety goggles, when handling EZKleen #1, and
ventilate enclosed areas. If EZKleen #1 gets on skin or into eyes, rinse
immediately with water. See Material Safety Data Sheet for more detailed
hazard evaluation and safety information.
Environmentally Safe
EZKleen #1 is readily biodegradable and releases no V.O.C.s. When used
properly, it poses no threat to the environment. Dispose of all wastes
safely according to federal, state and local regulations
Notice: The information contained herein is based on our own
research and the research of others, and it is provided solely as a
service to users. It is believed to be accurate to the best of our knowledge.
However, no guarantee of its accuracy can be made, and it is not intended
to serve as the basis for determining this product's suitability in
any particular situation. For this reason, users are responsible to
make their own tests and assume all risks associated with this product. |
