SEMCO Stone Soap

SEMCO Surface Preparation SEMCO Stone Soap A highly concentrated, heavy-duty neutral cleaner designed to clean finished surfaces without harming or discoloring them. SEMCO Stone Soap is a user-friendly, environmentally responsible cleaner that is effective in both hard and soft water. Its neutral-pH, 100% biodegradable formula makes it suitable for routine cleaning, surface preparation, and residue removal across a wide range of compatible surfaces. Product Highlights Cleaner Type Neutral pH Safe for finished surfaces Biodegradability 100% Environmentally responsible formula Water Type Hard or Soft Consistent cleaning performance Application Multi-Surface Cleaning and surface preparation Key Benefits Heavy-duty cleaning Concentrated formula helps remove dirt, residue, and everyday surface contamination without damaging compatible finished surfaces. Neutral-pH formula Provides effective cleaning without the harshness associated with aggressive acidic or alkaline cleaners. Works in hard or soft water Maintains dependable cleaning performance regardless of local water hardness. User-friendly application Designed for straightforward professional and maintenance use with standard sprayers, brushes, and scrubbing equipment. Suitable for confined areas Can be used in suitable confined environments when proper ventilation and standard safety precautions are followed. Biodegradable cleaner A 100% biodegradable solution for professional cleaning and surface-preparation procedures. Prep A Procedure Step 1 — Prepare the space Remove all loose debris from the surface and gather the Stone Soap, clean water, pump sprayer, nylon brush, or scrubbing machine needed for the project. Step 2 — Washing process Mix 1 part Stone Soap with 4 parts water. Lightly dampen the surface with water to reduce deep cleaner penetration into the substrate. Apply the Stone Soap mixture lightly with a pump sprayer and allow it to sit for 2–3 minutes. Scrub the surface using a scrub machine or nylon brush. Rinse thoroughly and confirm that no residue remains. Step 3 — Additional information Allow the surface to dry completely before applying sealers. Do not use muriatic acid for surface preparation because remaining residue may cause adhesion problems. Prep B Procedure Step 1 — Prepare the space Remove debris and gather Stone Soap, Power Cleaner, clean water, a pump sprayer, nylon brush, and any required scrubbing equipment. Step 2 — Prepare the cleaning solutions Mix 1 part Stone Soap with 4 parts water. Mix 1 part Power Cleaner with 4 parts water. Step 3 — Washing process Lightly dampen the surface with water. Apply the Power Cleaner mixture lightly with a pump sprayer and allow it to sit for 2–3 minutes. Scrub with a scrub machine or nylon brush. Rinse thoroughly and remove all residue. Repeat the same procedure using the Stone Soap mixture to remove remaining chemical residue. Step 4 — Additional information Let the surface dry completely before applying sealers. Do not substitute muriatic acid, as residual acid may interfere with proper adhesion. Prep D Procedure Step 1 — Prepare the space Remove loose debris and prepare Nu-Lift Cleaner, Stone Soap, water, a pump sprayer, nylon brush, and scrubbing equipment. Step 2 — Nu-Lift cleaning process Lightly wet the surface before applying Nu-Lift Cleaner. Apply undiluted Nu-Lift Cleaner and allow it to sit for 2–3 minutes. Scrub the surface using a scrub machine or nylon brush. Rinse thoroughly and ensure no residue remains. Step 3 — Stone Soap rinse Mix 1 part Stone Soap with 4 parts water. Apply the mixture and allow it to sit for 2–3 minutes. Scrub with a scrub machine or nylon brush. Rinse thoroughly and remove all remaining residue. Step 4 — Additional information Always allow the surface to dry completely before applying sealers. Do not use muriatic acid, as residue may lead to adhesion problems. Downloads SEMCO Stone Soap Product Data Sheet PDF — product information, dilution guidance, recommended cleaning procedures, and technical application details. Lightly dampen porous surfaces before applying Stone Soap and maintain the recommended 1:4 dilution unless the current SEMCO instructions specify otherwise. Wear suitable gloves and eye protection, provide adequate ventilation, rinse thoroughly between cleaning stages, and never use muriatic acid as a substitute for the recommended SEMCO preparation products.