KRUD KUTTER CONCRETE CLEAN & ETCH is ideal for cleaning, degreasing, and acid etching concrete floors, walls, basements, driveways, swimming pools, patios, and containment areas prior to coating, staining or sealing. Safer and easier to use than muriatic acid, it creates a porous surface, and provides the even profile and uniform appearance preferred for clear coating applications. It can also be used to remove efflorescence (alkali salts) and to neutralize new concrete and new mortar joints on block, masonry, and brick.Cleans and prepares concrete, masonry, and brick for coating staining or sealing-Cleans and etches in one step-No harmful fumes or toxic rinse-off-Concentrated formula-Water-based; biodegradable-FOR BEST RESULTS-Sweep the surface to remove loose debris, and scrape off excess grease and oil.