How to remove cement from your tools after you finish renovations?
House renovations are messy, especially if they involve work related to concrete or cement. Besides this, cement splatters on tiles & tools are a headache if not tackled timely and with proper care. But there is no need to worry, as we will teach you how to remove cement from metal. You can also adopt a few preventative strategies to save yourself from all this trouble. Before we begin, we would like to remind you that time is of the essence in this case. It means cement stains are easy to remove when they are still fresh.
Things you will need
WD-40® Multi-use Product
Putty knife
Concrete Cleaners
Water
Bucket
Baking Soda/Lime
Step 1
Wash fresh stains with water
Cement is one of the components of concrete that acts as an adhesive to bind gravel and sand. When concrete mixes with water, a reaction occurs that results in concrete getting cured or, in simple words, it hardens. Ideally, clean the concrete splatters before the curing reaction occurs. To do that, clean the metal surface with water to remove the cement. It will wash right off from the surface.
Step 2
Clean large splatters with lubricating & scraping
It is relatively easy to dissolve large chunks of concrete that may have cured over metal surfaces. You can remove these larger splatters by using mechanical means such as tapping over the surface with a cold hammer or chisel.
A less aggressive way is to soak the tools in soapy water or lubricate them. After this, gently use a metal putty knife with a smooth edge to scrape the cement from the metal. Another thing we’d like to mention here is that removing smaller chunks from metal is much easier than removing larger ones.
Step 3
Clean cement with WD-40
Once cured, concrete tends to discolor and adhere to metal surfaces. Removing these discolored formations is a job for chemical products such as WD-40 Multi-use Product. It is safe to use on a metal object because it consists of weaker acids. Spray the chemical on the cement formations and leave it for some time. Then scrape them off using a putty knife.
Step 4
Using Concrete Cleaners
Concrete cleaners are industrial products and, before using these, we recommend that you carefully read the directions. You can apply some concrete cleaners on dry surfaces, while others you need to mix with water. Concrete cleaners are strong chemicals. Therefore you should wear eyewear and protective clothing before you use them. Sometimes, these products release poisonous fumes when they react with the concrete. You may need the help of a respirator.
The average time each of these products takes is 10 to 15 minutes – after which you’ll notice that it removes cement from metal. While disposing of the remnants of these products, you should make sure that you neutralize them. The best way to do this is to collect the remnants in a bucket, then add water and lime or baking soda.
Conclusion
Removing cement from tools will now be easy & hassle free for you. Follow the instructions given above and let us know about your experience.
Disclaimer
The uses shown and described for WD-40 Multi-Use Product were provided to WD-40 Company by the users themselves. These uses haven’t been tested by WD-40 Company and do not constitute a recommendation of suggestion for use by WD-40 Company. Common sense should be exercised whenever using WD-40 Company products. Always follow the instructions and take heed of any warnings printed on the packaging.
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