How to Clean a Concrete Mixer in Saudi Arabia

There are many ways to clean a "concrete mixer". The concrete mixer cleaning process which you opt for  will depend upon whether the concrete mixer is old or fresh one. Fresh concrete can be removed or cleaned with natural water, a solid bristled brush or a hydro stone. On the other hand, harder concrete mixture requires the use of chemicals, a hammer or a chisel to clean your concrete mixer.

Hydrochloric and muriatic acids can be used to clean concrete mixers. However, the constant usage of such kinds of chemicals can be dangerous to you and the environment if you do not follow the precautionary measures. Natural corrosive can be also made available to you. Therefore, there are some important things you will need while cleaning a concrete truck, including water, an impeccable bristled brush, chemical cement remover, chemical applicator, stone, hydro stone, etc.

Valuable Tips and Suggestions to Clean a Concrete Mixer

1. First of all, it is very important to place the concrete mixer in a cool environment when you are using it to help avoid the concrete mixture from parching. Moisturize the surface and inside portion of your concrete truck with a water hose constantly when using it to prevent the growth of hardened concrete.
2. Use a basic garden hose to spray the concrete mixer surfaces for better results. A high potency basic garden hose with a 500-3000 psi volume can be used to get rid of the fresh concrete or cement mixture. You should also scrub your truck mixer’s outside surfaces with a stiff-bristled brush to dispose of the patches of fresh cement.
3. It is always recommended for you to pour crushed rock and hydro stones into your concrete mixer. Spray water from a hose into the truck mixer and then turn the power on. Hence it will allow the crushed stones to clean any remaining cement residue. Pour the stones and water blend out of your mixer when the inside surface is clean.
4. Chemicals can be used to get rid of the hardened concrete or cement on the truck mixer. However, it is advisable to you to follow your chemical company’s suggestions and guidelines about safe handling of the product.
5. Soak the cement surface by using the high quality chemicals with a basic garden hose sprayer, a stiff-bristled brush and bucket and a spray chemical along with a wand. These things allow the chemical product to absorb into the rocky cement for the manufacturer’s recommended time.
6. Spray the chemically made concrete and cement with a basic garden hose and repeat this step if needed to get rid of the dried concrete/cement unless surface is clean.
7. You should properly throw away any type of harsh chemicals or substances like hydrochloric and muriatic acids, following your country’s rules and regulations.
8. Avoid hit with a sledgehammer approach to remove concrete hoarded in the concrete mixer drum, only removed with a chisel.
9. Last, but not the least, concrete mixer cleaning should be done on time. The specified maintenance procedures and maintenance operations should be followed cautiously, including cleaning, lubrication and refueling.