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Stain Removal Table
| Type of Stain | Suggested Removal Method |
|---|---|
| Moss, Fungi and Mould | Dry brushing with or without application of clean sharp sand. OR High pressure water jetting with or without detergent. OR Apply fungicides. |
| Leaf Mould & Wood Rot | Use ordinary bleach or calcium chloride followed by sodium hypochlorite dissolved in water (1kg in 5 litres) then scrub with stiff brush. |
| Tobacco | Use ordinary bleach then scrub with stiff brush. |
| Tomato Sauce, Mustard & Oil | Apply undiluted liquid detergent for 15–30 minutes, then scrub and wash with hot water. |
| Chewing Gum | Scrape off excess material and apply poultice of methylated spirit. |
| Tyre Marks | Scrub using stiff brush with aid of water, detergent and scoring powder or sharp sand. |
| Oil or Vehicle Grease | Apply dry absorbents such as Fullers earth, talc, diatomaceous earth or kitty litter for at least 24 hours to remove excess oil, then sweep up. |
| Dry Paint | Scrape off excess paint, apply paint remover for 15 to 30 minutes, loosen with gentle scrubbing and absorb loosened material with paper or cloth. Do not rub. |
| Fresh Mortar | Cover with clean damp sand. Sweep off with stiff broom. Repeat as necessary. Apply clean dry sand and allow to dry. |
| Hardened Mortar | Remove lumps of hardened material by chiselling, scraping or grinding. Wet surface & apply dilute hydrochloric acid (1 part acid to 20 parts of water) & scrub vigorously for 2–3 minutes. Thoroughly hose down immediately after scrubbing. |
| Clay | Scrape off lumps then scrub with hot water and strong detergent. |
| General Grime | Scrub with poultice of talc and bleach diluted in water (1:5) & wash with water. |
| Efflorescence | Refer to Section 2 of this Document. |
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