Dirt on Concrete: What Can You Do?

Fair-faced concrete is currently very much in vogue both indoors and outdoors. But what is the right way to deal with dirt on concrete? What are the best methods for cleaning concrete or even restoring its original appearance? We clarify.

Remove light soiling

It is important that you check in advance whether the concrete you have is impregnated. If so, you can clean it with water. If not, the water can permanently damage the concrete. MVM therefore lays impregnated concrete as standard to simplify cleaning and protect the surface from contamination. But be careful: too much water is not good for even impregnated concrete. Otherwise, generally be careful.

Concrete surfaces can generally be cleaned with standard household utensils. Coarse dirt on concrete is easily removed with a broom and a soft-bristled nylon brush. For a more thorough cleaning, you should damp brush and wipe. However, neither too much water nor aggressive cleaning agents are appropriate here. Therefore, make sure to use a suitable cleaning agent. Neutral cleaners usually cannot damage the concrete. For slightly heavier soiling, apply this slightly diluted directly to your concrete.

Vandalism as dirt on concrete

If the dirt on your concrete is graffiti, you should seek professional help to clean it up. If you, as a layman, clean this dirt from the concrete yourself, shades often remain. Then the untreated areas of the wall will look dirty compared to the cleaned ones. In addition, if the surface is not treated properly, it becomes porous over time and can suffer permanent damage.

We at MVM are therefore happy to take on this work for you. We also offer a special impregnation afterwards to protect your concrete from graffiti.

Heavy dirt on concrete - this is how you get the original condition back

Our professionals at MVM AG carry out professional concrete cosmetics even in the case of severe damage. This is how we bring your concrete back to its original condition. Concrete cosmetics come in the form of reprofiling, structuring and retouching.

Reprofiling is used for damage that appears irreparable at first glance. The spots are worked up with special powders and mortars to fill in depressions and level surfaces. At the end, the flaws are no longer visible and the surface is optically homogeneous again.

When structuring, a new surface structure is created. First, a reprofiling is carried out to smooth the surface. A new substrate with a typical concrete look is then laid. The result is visually indistinguishable from the original concrete.

A retouch is an optical correction of the concrete. Here, rust flags, discoloration, concrete noses and other flaws are eliminated. A professional preparation of the substrate is the first step. The surface is then given a new look and feel with the help of finely pigmented glazes and powders. Here, too, the result is a perfect surface that is visually indistinguishable from the original concrete.

Conclusion

Dirt on concrete is annoying, but it can always be repaired. In the event of heavy soiling, MVM is available to you as a professional partner. We would be happy to carry out an impregnation to protect your concrete afterwards.

Get in contact with us now and arrange a free consultation with one of our friendly and competent employees.