Toolboxes: Modern Surfaces & Coatings
“How smart you are is an accident at birth, how educated you are is a choice.” – Lynn Peden
Products to have in your Modern Surfaces & Coatings Toolbox
OneRestore®: Restores virtually everything, including limestone, glass, anodized aluminum and travertine.
Cleansol BC: Oxidation remover and general purpose cleaner for EFIS, stucco, wood, vinyl, and painted surfaces. Alkaline.
Heritage Restorer: Restoration for sensitive substrates like sandstone, limestone, granite, marble, and polished stone.
HD Britenol: General maintenance cleaners for paver, tiles, aluminum, stainless steel, and polished granite. Acid.
A.R.T.: Anodized aluminum treatment applied after OneRestore®.
Modern Surfaces and Coatings 101
Introduction to Modern Surfaces
and Coatings Products
OneRestore®
OneRestore® provides remarkable versatility, cleaning power, and safety all in one. It is appropriate for single or multiple surface restoration. OneRestore® is capable of removing the deepest stains. It can also be used to safely remove deposits on glass and anodized aluminum. OneRestore® is a great choice for cleaning and restoring college campuses, government facilities, hospitals, and office buildings.
OneRestore® removes …
- Atmospheric staining
- Paint wash
- Concrete leaching
- Caulk bleed
- Mineral stains
- Water hardness
Advantages of OneRestore®
- Excellent for removing virtually all stains, including mineral oxide stains, environmental pollution stains, and rust.
- Spray-on/rinse-off application process improves productivity. No scrubbing required.
- Restoration using one product simplifies the process and reduces protection requirements.
- No harm to plants from rinsed product when used as directed.
- Safe on glass and anodized aluminum when used as directed.
- Ideal for deep stain removal from porous substrates.
- Safe for non-colored horizontal concrete, such as driveways and sidewalks.
- Biodegradable unpolished natural stone and cast stone. (see complete list under suitable substrates)
- For use on vertical and horizontal surfaces.
- Effective way to remove large scale efflorescence.
- Biodegradable
- Top-down application allows more product coverage on lower elevations.
Limitations of OneRestore®
- Do not allow product to dry on the surface. Always rinse thoroughly.
- Do not use on polished stone or oxide films used for tinting glass or self-cleaning glass.
- Not suitable for certain low-fire tiles when using extended dwell times.
- Not recommended for colored horizontal surfaces.
- Do not allow to puddle and dwell on horizontal surfaces.
- Do not use on galvanized metal.
Surfaces Safely Used On
Brick, Limestone, Concrete, Precast, Exposed Aggregate, Granite, Unpolished Marble, Synthetic Stone, Terrazzo, Anodized Aluminum, EIFS, Uncoated Stainless Steel, Stucco, Glass
Stain Removal
OneRestore® can remove a multitude of stains including:
vanadium, manganese, mineral oxide stains, pollution stains, concrete leaching, caulk bleed, hard water stains on glass, sealer overspray on glass, sealant stains, fresh tar stains
How to Apply OneRestore®
Dilutions
OneRestore® is always used undiluted.
Coverage Rates
Coverage rates with OneRestore® will vary from 75-250 sq. ft. per gallon depending on the surface porosity, texture, ambient temperature, craftsmanship, and severity of staining.
Application Instructions
- Pre-wet the surface (do not saturate) with water before applying OneRestore®.
- For the best results, apply OneRestore® with a low-pressure sprayer (brushing is not necessary).
- For most instances, a single application with a 5-to-10-minute dwell time will remove many of the stains.
- For deeper stains or very porous surfaces, a double application with 5 to 10 minutes in between applications will provide the best results. Do not rinse between applications.
Rinsing
Proper rinsing techniques determine the final look and quality of the job. A thorough rinse job is always recommended; however, our chemistry never requires flooding the surface. OneRestore® can be rinsed using cold water. Pressures that mark the surface should be avoided. When in doubt, follow the manufacturers recommended P.S.I. for the substrates.
Do not use a zero-degree nozzle
Caution: Do not allow the product to dry on a surface.
As a professional-grade window and multi-surface restoration product, OneRestore® contains a high level of proprietary components that include solvents, acids and soaps. This blend enables it to perform in situations that require industrial-strength cleaning capabilities. As with any powerful restoration product, care must be taken to use it as directed.
Since OneRestore® is a water-based product, the water portion of the blend will evaporate quickly on hot surfaces. This will leave the highly concentrated chemical behind.
OneRestore®’s high concentration of soaps must be thoroughly rinsed with water from any surface it is used upon. It is not designed to be wiped or squeegee-ed off the surface without a water rinse.
Principle Points Regarding OneRestore®
- OneRestore® ships and is considered non-hazardous/non-corrosive in its concentrated form. That is, it does not damage glass, paint, skin, or other substrates undiluted.
- Chlorine, the principal engine of OneRestore®, it is present in all water that is treated for consumption in the U.S.A.
- Neutralization has not been left to chance in this instance. OneRestore® is acidic and once you have applied the product to alkaline materials such as (limestone, mortar, aggregate, etc…), the two run over each other creating neutralization before the chemical runs off. Cleansol BC is used as a second step prior to rinsing to assure neutralization of any remaining residues.
OneRestore® removed heavy industrial pollution from the surface of these solar panels. Once the work was finished, the efficiency of the solar panels was restored.
Recommended Disposal of Spent Product
OneRestore®’s DOT shipping classification is non-hazardous liquid, not regulated by the DOT. The product does not contain any known hazardous ingredients that would be rejected or deemed inappropriate in its waste stream by a municipal sanitary treatment plant. Prior tests have shown this product can have a neutral pH after use on a masonry surface followed by the subsequent rinse.
If the product is not neutral, test spent liquid with either pH strips or a pH meter to determine the pH. We recommend neutralization with natrium perborate monohydrate, which may be available locally or can be purchased from EaCo Chem Inc. If the spent OneRestore® product has been collected, the next step should be to dispose of it to a sanitary sewer outlet.
It may be appropriate to check with the sanitary treatment plant in question if prior approval is desirable. (The SDS for OneRestore® can be used to indicate the hazards present in the product when contracting the water treatment plant to make this prior determination.)
Cleansol BC
Cleansol BC is an all-purpose alkaline cleaner designed to deep clean virtually all surfaces from painted metal to wood to vinyl. It is an exceptional brushless cleaner for the industrial cleaning professionals. For a complete house wash system, Cleansol BC works phenomenal in tandem with HD Britenol.
Wood restored to its original look using Cleansol BC diluted 40:1.
Advantages of Cleansol BC
- Brushless application
- Biodegradable
- Super-fast rinsing
- Spot-free drying
- Safe on paint and glass
Limitations of Cleansol BC
- Does not remove deep black stains (use HD Britenol)
- Polished aluminum could be whitened or browned (use HD Britenol)
- Works equally well in hot or cold temperatures, but should not exceed 120° Fahrenheit
- Caution: Do not use or put Cleansol BC on unpainted metal surfaces
Surfaces Safely Used On
Painted Siding, Vinyl Siding, Vinyl Awnings, Gutters, Glass, Down Spouts, Stucco, Wood, EIFS, Masonry Surfaces
How to Apply Cleansol BC
Dilutions
First, dilute Cleansol BC 4 parts water to 1 part Cleansol BC to make ready to use then follow the dilution ranges listed below.
- 10 parts water to 1 part Cleansol BC for difficult cleaning
- 20 parts water to 1 part Cleansol BC for light soil
- Undiluted for gutters and down spouts
Coverage Rates
Coverage rates with Cleansol BC will vary from 100-250 sq. ft. per gallon depending on the surface porosity, texture, ambient temperature, craftsmanship, and severity of staining.
Application Instructions
- Pre-wet the surface (do not saturate) with water before applying Cleansol BC.
- For best brushless results, apply Cleansol BS with a pressure washer – upstream or downstream, or with a low-pressure applicator.
- Cleansol BC requires two quick applications, which leads to complete soil release most of the time. Do not rinse between applications.
Caution: Do not use or put Cleansol BC on unpainted metal surfaces.
Rinsing
For brushless results, rinsing requires pressure washer impact. Proper rinsing techniques determine the final look and quality of the job. A thorough rinse job is always recommended; however, our chemistry never requires flooding the surface. Pressures that mark the surface should be avoided. When in doubt, follow the manufacturers recommended P.S.I. for the substrates.
Do not use a zero-degree nozzle.
Caution: Do not allow the product to dry on a surface.
The oxidation on this vinyl fence was easily removed with Cleansol BC diluted 4:1.
Heritage Restorer
Heritage Restorer is a restoration detergent designed for historical or sensitive substrates. The product is based on our thoroughly developed non-corrosive technology. Cleaning power is achieved by a combination of over 25% surfactants, mild acids to melt metal and mineral oxide residue, and water-based solvents for hydrocarbon-based residues.
Advantages of Heritage Restorer
- Excellent for preventing metal and mineral stains from occurring when cleaning chemically sensitive stones, including sandstone, granite, marble, slate, and quartzite.
- Cleans many substrates (see below).
- Low odor for interior restoration or hospital work.
- Spray-on / rinse-off. No scrub cleaning capability results in fastest safe restoration process.
- Added benefit for Heritage Restorer is its proven lime run and block deposit removal capacity. It has outperformed NMD 80 and White Scum Presoak in certain situations, so it is definitely worth a try.
Limitations of Heritage Restorer
- Allowing a product to dry on the surface from evaporation changes the chemical content and may affect your results. We have seen no failures from this so far, but you don’t want to be the bozo that proves it.
Surfaces Safely Used On
sandstone, brick, limestone, concrete block, precast, tilt-up concrete, granite, marble, synthetic stone, terrazzo, anodized aluminum, EIFS, aluminum composite materials, stucco, cast stone, glass, many sensitive stones
This sandstone at Pymatuning State Park in Pennsylvania was revitalized with Heritage Restorer.
How to Apply Heritage Restorer
Dilutions
Heritage Restorer is always used undiluted.
Coverage Rates
Coverage rates with Heritage Restorer will vary from 75-250 sq. ft. per gallon depending on the surface porosity, texture, ambient temperature, craftsmanship, and severity of staining.
Application Instructions
- Pre-wet the surface (do not saturate) with water before applying Heritage Restorer.
- For the best results, apply Heritage Restorer with a low-pressure sprayer (brushing is not necessary).
- For the lighter soils, a single application with a 10-minute dwell time will remove many of the stains.
- For deeper soils or on a very porous surface, a double application with 10-minute dwell for the first application; then reapply and allow extended dwell time for the best results. Do not rinse between applications.
Rinsing
Proper rinsing techniques determine the final look and quality of the job. A thorough rinse is always recommended; however, our chemistry never requires flooding the surface.
Heritage Restorer can be rinsed using cold water. Pressures that mark the surface should be avoided. If in doubt, follow the manufacturers recommended P.S.I. for the substrates.
Do not use a zero-degree nozzle.
Caution: Do not allow the product to dry on the surface.
These pictures taken by Adrian Nguyen of Rolling Suds of Hollywood show a marble wall before and after being cleaned with Heritage Restorer.
A.R.T.
A.R.T. is a solvent-based resin system designed for treating the surface of anodized aluminum to renew satin luster that has been damaged by environmental or chemical pollutants. A.R.T. remains on anodized aluminum for extended periods of time without cracking or peeling and is easily removed for re-treatment.
Advantages of A.R.T.
- Non-hazardous and non-flammable
- Renews anodized finish
- Protects for long periods of time
Limitations of A.R.T.
- Will not restore pitted anodized aluminum
Surfaces Safely Used On
anodized aluminum
Application Instructions
Dilutions
A.R.T. is always used undiluted.
Coverage Rates
Minimum expected coverage per gallon is 3,000 – 5,000 linear feet of anodized trim. Application to a flat surface would produce 1,500 – 2,000 sq. ft.
Application Instructions
- Once the surface has been properly cleaned and completely dry, apply A.R.T. with a soft, lint-free cloth.
- Apply enough A.R.T. directly on the cloth to spread over at least one whole window or door segment; ring out the excess liquid.
- Wipe on a thin coat in one direction – do not go back over A.R.T.
- When the cloth no longer provides adequate coverage, re-wet with A.R.T.
Note: If A.R.T. gets on adjoining surfaces, wipe free. Product applied too heavily will remain tacky and attract dust and airborne particles. A.R.T. should not be applied over previously applied coatings. If coated, remove it with the appropriate stripper. This system will not restore pitted anodized aluminum. Once pitting has occurred, exposing bare metal, only repainting will fix the surface.
Rinsing
A.R.T. does not get rinsed off.
HD Britenol
HD Britenol is an all-purpose cleaner designed for residential and light duty commercial applications. HD Britenol works great on most substrates. HD Britenol will not harm people or animals when used as directed, but care should be taken to protect plants. HD Britenol is sold as a concentrate and ships not regulated by the D.O.T.
Advantages of HD Britenol
- Safely replaces bleach on most applications
- Cleans using brushless application
- Can be used on multiple substrates
- Great for use in either commercial or residential applications
- Improves productivity
Limitations of HD Britenol
- Do not allow product to dry on the surface. Always rinse thoroughly.
- Generally, not effective on very old thick-crusted carbon deposits
- Not a restoration detergent
- Diamond Deck can blush, even when using this product at high dilutions. Adequate testing is required.
Surfaces Safely Used On
Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding, Stainless Steel (non-coated), Fiberglass, Tile, Porcelain, Asphalt Shingles, Stucco, Wood, Granite, Unpolished Marble, Limestone, Concrete, EIFS
Aluminum bleachers at Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey. Cleaned with HD Britenol diluted 50:1.
How to Apply HD Britenol
Dilutions
- 4 parts water to 1 part HD Britenol for asphalt shingles
- Undiluted to 15 parts water to 1 part HD Britenol for aggressive staining
- 20-60 parts water to 1 part HD Britenol for standard maintenance and cleaning
Coverage Rates
Coverage rates will vary based on dilutions, porosity severity of stain, application method, and other factors. Proper testing will determine actual coverage rate.
Application Instructions
- Pre-wet the surface (do not saturate) with water before applying HD Britenol.
- For best results, apply HD Britenol twice to the surface. Allow several minutes in between applications – do not allow the product to dry on the surface.
- HD Britenol can be used as a one-step cleaner or in a two-step cleaning system (acid then alkaline) with Cleansol BC. The two-step system creates neutralization and will boost performance in difficult areas such as under eaves.
Rinsing
Proper rinsing techniques determine the final look and quality of the job. A thorough rinse job is always recommended; however, our chemistry never requires flooding the surface. HD Britenol can be rinsed using cold water and low pressure. Pressures that mark the surface should be avoided. When in doubt, follow the manufacturers recommended P.S.I. for the substrates.
Do not use a zero-degree nozzle.
Caution: Do not allow the product to dry on a surface.
Using OneRestore® on Multiple Substrates
Recommended application is by low-pressure sprayer; brushing is not necessary. A single undiluted application will remove many stains.
For deep stain removal from porous surfaces, pre-wet (do not soak) the surface with water. Use a double undiluted application, spaced three to five minutes apart without rinsing in between the applications.
Craftsmanship determines the appropriate pressure for rinsing. A thorough rinse job is recommended; however, our chemistry never requires flooding a wall.
Pressures that mark or damage the surface should be avoided. When in doubt, follow the manufacturer’s recommended P.S.I. for the substrate on which you are working. Use lower pressures when cleaning sensitive substrates.
Extended dwell time is very important when using this product. Do not allow the product to dry on the surface and always rinse thoroughly.
In the following photographs, OneRestore® is used to remove years’ worth of dirt and grime from the historic public library in Canton, Massachusetts. The exterior of the library is made up of limestone, brick, and granite.
In the above image, you can see the washer has pre-wet the wall with water and he is using a low-pressure sprayer to apply OneRestore® undiluted. The severity of the stains is obvious, even when the wall is wet. It is apparent that water alone will not be enough to clean the library.
In this photograph, you can see the OneRestore® is working as-intended as the foam runs down all three substrates, including the limestone. Giving a five-to-ten-minute dwell time allows the product to penetrate deep into the substrates. Longer dwell times may be needed given the degree of difficulty. Remember that brushing is not necessary.
In this final photo, you can see that a low-pressure rinse has removed the dirt and grime from the test area of the library, making the surfaces look new. These are typical OneRestore® results when used correctly.
Cleaning and Restoring Anodized Aluminum
OneRestore® is praised for its stain removing capabilities from virtually any surface. When used as directed, OneRestore® also removes coatings, sealers and grime from windows and oxidation from anodized aluminum window frames.
An example of the product’s powerful results was a cleaning demo performed at a prestigious, New England research firm. Not only was the building’s precast concrete panel veneer stained, but the aluminum mullions of the curtain wall window system were oxidized, and the expensive Vericon security glass was stained from runoff of a silicone sealant used to fix the window seals.
Left image – Hard water deposits; Middle image – Removed with OneRestore®; Right image – Coated with A.R.T.
OneRestore® cleaned all three surfaces completely. The company’s representatives were impressed and commented that prior to this test they had called in actual window cleaning contractors with a host of different chemicals who were all unable to remove the silicone residue from the glass. Furthermore, they had believed that nothing could be done about the oxidation of the aluminum frames. With the oxidation gone, an application of EaCo Chem’s Anodized Restoration Treatment (A.R.T.) was applied to the frames, restoring them to their original luster. A.R.T. is available in pints and gallons.
Sealer Overspray
Another OneRestore® success story is the City Center Tower in Nashville, TN. OneRestore® successfully removed overspray of a competitor’s sealer, which had been left on the glass for over a month and reacted with silica in the glass. The sealer’s removal method had specified that soap and water removal would only work if done immediately. The sealer tends to leave a stain on glass, which OneRestore® removed.
The City Center Tower in Nashville, TN.
Water Hardness
Not only is OneRestore® safe on glass, but it will also solve several glass staining problems, water hardness, mineral stains, atmospheric stains, sealer overspray, caulk bleed, concrete leaching stains, and paint wash can all be fixed. Generally, one application of undiluted OneRestore® misted on the glass, wiped and rinsed will remove these problem stains.
IBM Building – Dallas, Texas
Case Study: University of Arizona's BioSphere 2
The BioSphere 2 in Oracle, AZ is the world’s largest “greenhouse” occupying 3.14 acres. The extreme desert conditions over time made the glass panels so encrusted that sunlight was not getting to the plant life inside. Since sunlight is essential for the plants to thrive, it was necessary to clean them.
In these images, you can see the upper glass panels have already been cleaned with OneRestore® while the lower panels remain clouded while crews work their way down.
There were several challenges incorporated in this project, including extreme heat, immense scale and direct sunlight to name a few. OneRestore® was able to produce excellent results for the window washing contractor without causing any damage even with the glass panels covered in windblown debris.
In this photo, the entire front of this section has been cleaned with OneRestore®.
The window crew spent nearly a month cleaning more than 4,000 of the BioSphere’s windows with over 1,000 gallons of OneRestore® and 10,000 gallons of water. The panels came so clean that the sunlight actually browned some leaves unaccustomed to that much light.
A photograph of Biosphere 2 after the job has wrapped up.
Case Study: Helmsley Medical Tower in New York City
In New York City, the Helmsley Medical Tower was slated for restoration. There were to be two contracts awarded: one for cleaning the brick and another for cleaning the windows. The brick cleaning contract was awarded first, but it required the contractors to cover all the windows at a cost of over $60,000.
After the contractor informed the property owners that OneRestore® was able to clean both safely, the contractor was awarded both contracts, saving them time while also increasing their bottom line by $70,000.
OneRestore® is the unique product that enabled the contractor to produce these stunning results.
In the left image, you can see the windows that were covered prior to the contractor notifying the property owners about OneRestore®.
If you are a window washer, you have more to worry about than getting glass clean. You must choose a cleaning product that won’t harm any adjacent surface your detergent touches.
If you are an exterior power washer by trade, you must also be concerned about windows and frames that will probably come into contact with the cleaning product you use.
If either of these two situations sounds like you, then it’s time for you to try OneRestore®.
OneRestore® is a professional strength glass restoration detergent that is non-hydrofluoric and ships non-hazardous. It is the simple solution to many of the problems that window and wall washers contend with daily. For window washers, those problems may come in the form of water hardness, mineral stains, sealer overspray, paint wash, caulk bleed, concrete leaching and atmospheric pollution.
“OneRestore® has been used very successfully on virtually all types of glass with exceptional results,” EaCo Chem Inc. President Lynn Peden said.
For power washers, removing efflorescence and metal oxide stains can be big ticket items on their to-do list. OneRestore® is unique in that it packs power, versatility and safety all into one product. Not only is OneRestore® capable of cleaning multiple surfaces, but it can also clean them all at one time, when used as directed. So, there’s no need for multiple cleaners or masking off windows when there’s a big job to do.
This versatility combined with its spray-on / spray-off application method saves contractors both time and money and leaves an excellent clean.
Case Study: Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Building in Dallas
The Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Building in Dallas, Texas features a facade constructed of tinted and burnished limestone blocks. In addition to not harming the stone’s smooth surface, the challenge was to remove deep stains that were created by airborne pollutants and water migration from the joints. All of this was to occur while protecting the vast expanse of glass that was one of the building’s most recognizable elements.
OneRestore® was applied to a test patch and, after repeated applications, it was proven that not only did OneRestore® clean the building exceptionally well, but there was virtually no change to the burnished surface, and no windows needed covered. A more impressive example of the safety of OneRestore® occurred during the testing process. This was a real-life test with a full drop on a small wall. The wall had been thoroughly pre-wet with a pressure washer and the undiluted chemical had been applied several times.
