How to Remove Dried Concrete on Tools

Need a new product to clean your tools and equipment on the job? Tenon Concrete & Masonry Dissolver is an environmentally friendly liquid alternative to aggressive acid concrete removers. It is 100% biodegradable, non-toxic to plants and vegetation, as well as non-corrosive and non-fuming. However, wearing protective gloves and eyewear while using the product is recommended. This product deconstructs the bond between the Portland-limestone cement components, turning it into a soft paste-like mush that is easily removed from the surface.

Some commonly asked questions:

1. What substrates can this product remove cement-based material from?
   1. This product can be used for removing unwanted Portland-limestone cement-based residue on trowels, mixing paddles, screeds, mixing containers, painted surfaces, siding, wooden decks, trucks, and more. Magnesium based tools can blacken if immersed in the dissolver for an extended time.
2. Does Concrete & Masonry Dissolver contain chemicals?
   1. Concrete & Masonry Dissolver is an environmentally friendly liquid alternative to aggressive acid concrete removers. It is 100% biodegradable, non-toxic to plants and vegetation, as well as non-corrosive and non-fuming.
3. Do I need any safety equipment prior to applying this product?
   1. We recommend wearing protective gloves and eyewear while using this product.
4. Does this product alter the appearance of the application area?
   1. It is possible depending on the substrate. We recommend testing the product in an inconspicuous area to confirm that it is not affecting the area in a way you are not happy with.
5. Does this product work on polyurethane resin?
   1. No, this product is intended to work on mineral-based substrates only.
6. Will this product work on grout stains?
   1. Yes, this product is intended to work on stains from grout.
7. Will Concrete & Masonry Dissolver work on galvanized steel?
   1. This product is safe to use on steel but will adversely impact the galvanic coating.
8. Will this remove material that is over a year old?
   1. Yes, but it will take more dwell time and potentially multiple applications to soften the material enough to be removed.
9. I’d like to use this product on cooking tools such as a cast iron skillet. Is this product safe to use?
   1. Concrete & Masonry Dissolver has not been tested for this use.
10. Can this product be used to unclog a pipe?
    1. Concrete & Masonry Dissolver has not been tested for this use.