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===Don't use battery acid to clean concrete=== | ===Don't use battery acid to clean concrete=== | ||
| − | Using battery acid to clean concrete can crumble and flake your concrete surface. | + | Using battery acid to clean concrete can crumble and flake your concrete surface. Battery acid doesn't actually "clean" concrete -- it '''dissolves''' it. The acid soaks into the concrete, and will continue to damage it until it is neutralized. Water doesn't "neutralize" battery acid, it simply '''dilutes''' it. Never add water to acid. Always add acid '''slowly''' to water. In fact, sulfuric acid produces heat when it is introduced to water. The resulting exothermic reaction can blow acid all over your body, leading to acid burns that quickly dissolve your flesh. |
Instead of sulfuric acid, use a commercial product specifically designed for cleaning concrete. | Instead of sulfuric acid, use a commercial product specifically designed for cleaning concrete. | ||
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