Specification:Removing mildew stains from concrete

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SUMMARY
 This procedure includes guidance on removing mildew stains from concrete using chemical solvents. Safety Precautions:  DO NOT save unused portions of stain-removal materials. DO NOT store any chemicals in unmarked containers. EXCELLENT VENTILATION MUST BE PROVIDED WHEREVER ANY SOLVENT IS USED. USE RESPIRATORS WITH SOLVENT FILTERS. No use of organic solvents indoors should be allowed without substantial air movement. Use only spark-proof fans near operations involving flammable liquids. Provide adequate clothing and protective gear where the chemicals are indicated to be dangerous. Have available antidote and accident treatment chemicals where noted.</li> </ol> </li> See Specification:General project guidelines for general project guidelines to be reviewed along with this procedure. These guidelines cover the following sections: <ol> Safety Precautions</li> Historic Structures Precautions</li> Submittals</li> Quality Assurance</li> Delivery, Storage and Handling</li> Project/Site Conditions</li> Sequencing and Scheduling</li> General Protection (Surface and Surrounding)</li> </ol> </li> </ol> These guidelines should be reviewed prior to performing this procedure and should be followed, when applicable, along with recommendations from the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO). =PRODUCTS=

MATERIALS
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Sodium Hypochlorite (NaOCl): <ol> An unstable salt produced usually in aqueous solution and used as a bleaching and disinfecting agent.</li> Other chemical or common names include Bleaching solution*; Household bleach*; Laundry bleach*; Solution of chlorinated soda*.</li> Potential Hazards: CORROSIVE TO FLESH.</li> Available from chemical supply house, grocery store or supermarket, hardware store or janitorial supply distributor.</li> </ol> </li> Sodium Orthophosphate: <ol> Other chemical or common names include Tribasic sodium phosphate; Trisodium orthophosphate; Trisodium phosphate; TSP*; Phosphate of soda*.</li> <li>Potential Hazards: CORROSIVE TO FLESH.</li> <li>Available from chemical supply distributor, supermarket, grocery, or hardware store.</li> </ol> </li> <li>Laundry detergent</li> <li>Clean, potable water</li> <li>Accessible source of water, soap and towels for washing and rinsing in case of emergencies associated with the use of chemicals</li> </ol>

EQUIPMENT
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PREPARATION
<ol type="A"> <li>Protection: <ol> <li>Provide adequate wash solutions (i.e. water, soap and towels) before starting the job.</li> <li>Whenever acid is used, the surface should be thoroughly rinsed with water as soon as its action has been adequate. Otherwise it will continue etching the concrete even though the stain is gone.</li> </ol> </li> </ol>

ERECTION, INSTALLATION, APPLICATION
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<li>Mix together 1 ounce by weight of powdered laundry detergent, 1 ounce by weight of sodium orthophosphate, 1 quart of commercial sodium hypochlorite solution (which contains about 5% sodium hypochlorite) and 3 quarts of water.</li> <li>Brush apply the solution to the stained area, and allow to sit for a few days.</li> <li>Thoroughly rinse the surface with clean, clear water while scrubbing with a stiff bristle brush.</li> </ol>