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Techniseal Paver Restorer Cleaner Sample, 8 oz
Regular price $15.99Unit price- 8 ounce sample bottle with a sealed cap, clearly labeled
- The same concentrate as the gallon, an eco friendly formulation
- Enough for a test patch, typically roughly 10 square feet once diluted
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Techniseal Organic Stain Remover Sample, 8 oz
Regular price $15.99Unit price- 8 ounce sample bottle with a sealed cap, clearly labeled
- The same biodegradable concentrate as the 25 ounce bottle
- Enough for a test patch, typically several individual marks
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Techniseal Dirt and Grease Cleaner Sample, 8 oz
Regular price $15.99Unit price- 8 ounce sample bottle with a sealed cap, clearly labeled
- The same formula as the quart, dissolves rather than absorbs
- Enough for a test patch, typically a few square feet
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Techniseal Paint, Tar and Rubber Remover Sample, 8 oz
Regular price $15.99Unit price- 8 ounce sample bottle with a sealed cap, clearly labeled
- The same formula as the quart, rinses with water rather than a solvent flush
- Enough for a test patch, typically one or two marks
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Techniseal Pro-Grade Oil and Grease Remover Sample, 8 oz
Regular price $15.99Unit price- 8 ounce sample bottle with a sealed cap, clearly labeled
- The same industrial strength liquid as the quart, ready to use
- Enough for a test patch, typically one or two oil stains
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SEK Surebond Oil Extractor Sample, 8 oz
Regular price $15.99Unit price- 8 ounce sample bottle with a sealed cap, clearly labeled
- The same ready to use liquid as the quart, do not dilute it
- Enough for a test patch, typically around 6 to 15 square feet
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Techniseal Rust Stain Remover Sample, 8 oz
Regular price $15.99Unit price- 8 ounce sample bottle with a sealed cap, clearly labeled
- The same formula as the quart, containing no hydrochloric acid
- Enough for a test patch, typically one or two rust marks
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Techniseal Paver Prep Efflorescence Cleaner Sample, 8 oz
Regular price $15.99Unit price- 8 ounce sample bottle with a sealed cap, clearly labeled
- The same formula as the gallon, with no hydrochloric acid
- Enough for a test patch, typically roughly 8 to 12 square feet
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SEK Surebond S.R.B. Stain and Rust Buster Sample, 8 oz
Regular price $15.99Unit price- 8 ounce sample bottle with a sealed cap, clearly labeled
- The same concentrate as the quart, mix it to match the severity of the...
- Enough for a test patch, typically several individual spots
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SEK Surebond SureClean Hardscape Cleaner Sample, 8 oz
Regular price $15.99Unit price- 8 ounce sample bottle with a sealed cap, clearly labeled
- The same super concentrate as the gallon, dilutes 1 to 36 at standard strength
- Enough for a test patch, typically roughly 400 square feet once diluted
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SEK Surebond Efflo Off Efflorescence Cleaner Sample, 8 oz
Regular price $15.99Unit price- 8 ounce sample bottle with a sealed cap, clearly labeled
- The same buffered concentrate as the gallon, built on organic salts rather than harsh...
- Enough for a test patch, typically roughly 8 to 12 square feet
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SRW CDX Cleaner and Degreaser X-Treme Sample, 8 oz
Regular price $15.99Unit priceIn stock- 8 ounce sample bottle with a sealed cap, clearly labeled
- The same concentrate that ships in the full quart, not a watered down version
- Enough for a test patch, typically one or two problem stains
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SRW M3C Mold, Moss and Mildew Cleaner Sample, 8 oz
Regular price $15.99Unit priceIn stock- 8 ounce sample bottle with a sealed cap, clearly labeled
- The same formula as the quart and gallon, no bleach and no acid
- Enough for a small test area on the shady side of a property
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SRW DW Dual Wash Hardscape Cleaner Sample, 8 oz
Regular price $15.99Unit priceIn stock- 8 ounce sample bottle with a sealed cap, clearly labeled
- The same concentrate as the gallon, dilute it per the SRW label
- Enough for a test patch of a few square feet once diluted
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SEK SUREBOND
SEK Surebond AllStrip Universal Sealer Stripper, 5 Gallon Pail
Regular price $759.99Unit price- Strips acrylic, acrylic latex and polyurethane. The three film chemistries you will actually meet.
- Works in minutes. Fast acting rather than an overnight dwell.
- Clean Rinse Technology. Dissolved sealer lifts with a pressure washer.
- Natural and biodegradable. Does not damage or etch the surface.
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SEK Surebond Solvent RX Sealer Repair and Cleanup Solvent
Regular priceFrom $33.99Unit price- Repairs imperfections. Lap marks, runs and cloudy patches in a solvent based sealer film.
- Removes overspray and excess sealer. Off adjacent surfaces before it cures hard.
- Cleans tools and sprayers. Which is what actually kills sprayers when it is skipped.
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Techniseal Stripper for Concrete and Masonry, 5 Gallon
Regular price $279.99Unit price- It rinses with water and does not need scraping. That is the headline, and...
- It works on vertical surfaces. Floors, walls, and facades are all rated, which opens...
- Broad masonry approval. Concrete, brick, and roughcast are all named by Techniseal.
- Known coverage. 500 to 625 sq ft per 5 gallon container, varying with surface...
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Techniseal Eco-Stripper Sealer Dissolver and Concrete Cleaner
Regular price $89.99Unit price- It is a cream, so it stays where you apply it. Liquid strippers run...
- It removes virtually any stain, sealant, and coating from previously treated surfaces, which is...
- It does not affect the substrate. Techniseal states it removes coatings without damaging the...
- It does not damage vegetation. On a residential patio surrounded by planting and lawn,...
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Techniseal Paver Prep Efflorescence Cleaner and Pre-Seal Cleaner
Regular price $73.99Unit price- No hydrochloric acid. Techniseal is explicit that Paver Prep contains none, and that this...
- It cleans evenly. That is the practical difference from an acid wash, which tends...
- It dissolves efflorescence rather than scrubbing at it. Efflorescence is mineral salt coming through...
- It removes ground in dirt and traffic marks in the same pass.
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Techniseal Slurry and Cement Stain Remover for Pavers
Regular price $64.99Unit price- Techniseal calls it the most effective product available for removing cement slurry and polymeric...
- It is aimed at cutting slurry specifically. Every job with cuts in it produces...
- It handles polymeric sand haze. That is the residue that appears the day after...
- It is a concentrate. A gallon of concentrated solution cleans up to 600 sq...
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SRW Products
Regular priceFrom $89.99Unit priceIn stock- Thins and dissolves acrylic sealers.
- Releases trapped moisture blush in film-forming sealers.
- Cleans tools and removes overspray.
- Fast acting.
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DRYLOK Etch Concrete and Masonry Etch and Cleaner, 12 oz Powder
Regular price $29.99Unit priceIn stock- Clean off dirt, dust, grease and oil with a detergent solution first and let...
- Mix the powder into warm water in a plastic container.
- Apply and leave it at least 20 minutes. The concrete should visibly bubble.
- Flush thoroughly with clean water. More than one rinse is usually needed.
About paver & stone cleaners
Paver and stone cleaners for the specific problems hardscape actually gets: efflorescence bloom, motor oil, rust from sprinklers and furniture, leaf tannin, mould and moss, and polymeric haze left after a sand install. Using the wrong chemistry is how good hardscape gets ruined, so these are grouped by what they remove rather than by brand.
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Most of these are now available as 8 oz samples so you can prove a cleaner lifts your stain before buying a gallon.
Match the Cleaner to the Stain
| Problem | What You Need | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| White bloom on new pavers | Efflorescence remover | Mineral salt from the concrete. Acid free formulas avoid etching |
| Motor oil, grease | Oil and grease remover | Absorbing types dry to a powder you sweep up, best on old soaked stains |
| Rust, orange staining | Rust remover | From sprinkler water, metal furniture or fertilizer |
| Leaf marks, wine, moss | Organic stain cleaner | Organic stains break down, they do not dissolve like oil |
| Haze after a sand install | Polymeric haze remover | Sand cured on the paver face, needs a dedicated product |
| General dirt and grime | Concentrated hardscape cleaner | The everyday clean and the standard pre-seal step |
The Acid Warning
Acid based cleaners, especially muriatic, will clear efflorescence quickly and will also etch the surface, lighten the color and kill any plant it runs into. Etching is permanent. Marble, travertine, limestone and wet cast are particularly vulnerable.
- Use acid free formulas on natural stone and wet cast, always
- Test any cleaner on a hidden paver first and let it dry completely before judging
- Wet stone looks nothing like dry stone, never judge a result while damp
- Rinse thoroughly, residue left behind can interfere with sealer adhesion
Cleaning Before Sealing
Almost every sealer manufacturer requires a clean, dry, open surface. Sealing over dirt or efflorescence traps it under the film permanently and there is no fix short of stripping. If you are heading toward a seal job, browse paver sealers and clean first.