CUTEK® Quickclean

STEP 1   PREPARE

It is important for the user to pre-determine the suitability of CUTEK® Quickclean for its intended application. ALWAYS do a test area prior to applying to any large sections. As surface types and conditions can vary significantly, pre-testing will enable you to accurately estimate the dilution, time and amount of CUTEK® Quickclean required to complete your project, and enable you to perfect the cleaning technique that works best in your situation

Safety and precautions:

Before you begin to Prepare and Protect your timber, note the hazards and precautions on this label and ensure that you have obtained and know how to use the correct safety equipment. CUTEK® Quickclean is a hazardous chemical. It is important to refer to the health and safety considerations listed in the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) prior to commencement of your project.

When using CUTEK® Quickclean all adjacent surfaces and vegetation must be adequately protected. It is also important to be aware of the potential for damaging wind drift into areas with cars or pedestrian traffic when rinsing. Water flush all equipment, vegetation, paths, concrete, asphalt and other adjacent surfaces before and after contact.

How to Apply:

Important: CUTEK® Quickclean is a powerful general-purpose outdoor cleaner that should be diluted. Dilution and coverage can vary depending on the type of surface being cleaned and the build-up of dirt/grease on the substrate. Always pre-test prior to making a full mixture to determine if dilution being used is effective in cleaning on your specific surface.

Application:

Dilute the CUTEK® Quickclean concentrate with water as required and complete a test patch to ensure that the dilution being used is effective in cleaning.

Wet your substrate with water prior to applying CUTEK® Quickclean. Apply CUTEK® diluted Quickclean liberally with a brush, roller, lambswool applicator or broom. Let CUTEK® Quickclean do the work by leaving it on the surface for 5 to 15 minutes depending on the severity of dirt/soiling/grease. It may be necessary to scrub stubborn stains moderately with a stiff fibre brush.

Removal:

Once CUTEK® Quickclean has cleaned the substrate, it must be water rinsed off thoroughly. For best results, power rinse methodically with a high-pressure washer set to approximately 50 bar (750 p.s.i.) with a fan jet pattern.

CAUTION must be used when power rinsing to avoid damage to the wood fibre and ‘furring up’. Adjust your cleaning process by reducing the pressure or adjusting your operating distance from the substrate to avoid damage.

Clean from the highest point and work down methodically using long even strokes in the direction of the grain. DO NOT use “turbojets” on timber.

For situations where strong water washing is not practical, wash off with clean water from a bucket or a garden hose using a light scrubbing action with a stiff brush.

Clean-Up:

Equipment may be cleaned with water. Ensure wash water is disposed in accordance with local regulations.

• How long can I store CUTEK® Quickclean for?

  CUTEK® Quickclean can be stored for many years after initial use. To store correctly, store in a cool, dry area out of direct sunlight; lid must be airtight. Keep from freezing.

• Does CUTEK® Quickclean remove stains and rejuvenate my timber?

  No. CUTEK® Quickclean powerfully cleans timber to remove surface dirt, grease and grime. Whilst is can remove some stains, it is not effective in removing stubborn stains from timber and/or restoring timber back to its original colour. If you need to remove stubborn stains or restore grey and weathered wood, use CUTEK® Restore.

• Should I only use CUTEK® Quickclean to prepare my timber for a maintenance coat of CUTEK® Exterior timber oils?

  We believe CUTEK® Quickclean is the premier timber cleaner in the market. CUTEK® Quickclean is perfect to clean your timber in preparation for a maintenance coat of CUTEK® Extreme CD50 or CUTEK® Wood Preservative, however it can also be used for regular timber cleaning.

  Regular timber cleaning is important to maximising service life of wood and with CUTEK® Quickclean, timber cleaning is easy and cost effective.

• Does CUTEK® Quickclean cure mould?

  No. CUTEK® Quickclean will remove mould and fungal growth on the surface of the timber however it does not cure the timber from mould reappearing on the timber.

  To protect timber against mould and fungal decay, apply CUTEK® Wood Preservative to your timber. CUTEK® Wood Preservative coated wood resists damage caused by fungal decay, mould, termites and rot while repelling moisture to improve dimensional stability and minimise cupping, warping and splitting.

• What is the difference between CUTEK® Quickclean and CUTEK® Restore?

  CUTEK® Quickclean is a powerful general purpose outdoor cleaner that removes dirt, grease and grim from outdoor surfaces. It is excellent to use to clean timber in preparation for a maintenance coat of CUTEK® Extreme CD50 or CUTEK® Wood Preservative.

  CUTEK® Restore is a timber restoration agent that restores stained, weathered and grey wood back to its original appearance. CUTEK® Restore is effective in removing stubborn stains caused by tannins, water, iron, resins, mould and fungus. It should to restore weathered timber, remove stains from timber and/or restore timber back to its original appearance. Typically, CUTEK® Restore is utilised to rejuvenate timber before the initial coat of CUTEK® Extreme CD50 or CUTEK® Wood Preservative is applied.

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