Strip the white efflorescence haze and dissolve ground-in dirt that mute hardscape color with the Techniseal Paver Prep & Efflo Cleaner. This eco-friendly, acid-free formula attacks the salt deposits and traffic marks on concrete pavers, slabs, and retaining walls — without etching, discoloring, or damaging the surface. Better than muriatic-acid alternatives: it works deep, brightens color, and opens the substrate so a sealer can penetrate and bond properly.

Product Code: 60301603 · Available in: 1 Gallon (also available from Techniseal in 5-gallon pail, code 60301602)

What It Does

• Dissolves efflorescence: lifts the whitish salt bloom that wicks to the surface as moisture moves through new concrete
• Removes ground-in dirt: cuts traffic marks, atmospheric grime, and stubborn surface soil
• Brightens paver color: restores the saturated showroom color hidden under haze
• Optimal pre-seal prep: opens the paver pore structure so a fresh sealer can penetrate and bond evenly
• Extends sealer durability: better penetration means a longer-lasting, more uniform protective coat
• Acid-free: contains no hydrochloric (muriatic) acid — safer for crews, surrounding metals, glass, and landscaping

Specifications

• Type: Eco-friendly hardscape cleaner — efflorescence and stain remover, pre-seal prep
• Form: Concentrated liquid — dilute per label directions
• Coverage: 1 gallon of concentrate cleans up to 200 sq ft · 5-gal pail cleans up to 1,000 sq ft (actual coverage varies by dilution and soil load)
• Suitable for: Concrete pavers, concrete slabs, interlocking pavers, retaining walls
• Not for: Acid-sensitive natural stone (limestone, travertine, marble) — always test first on dense materials
• Application Tools: Pump sprayer or watering can; stiff nylon brush; low-pressure water rinse
• Storage: Cool area, cap firmly in place

Why Techniseal Paver Prep vs Muriatic Acid?

• No etching: won’t pit, burn, or discolor the paver surface like uncontrolled muriatic acid can
• Even result: consistent cleaning across large areas without splotchy lightening
• Crew-safe: low odor, easier to handle, safer near occupied buildings
• Eco-friendly: safer for surrounding lawns, irrigation lines, and metal post bases

Application

1. Test in an inconspicuous area first to confirm desired results.
2. Pre-wet the surface and surrounding landscaping with clean water.
3. Dilute Paver Prep per label directions for the haze level you’re working with.
4. Apply with a pump sprayer or watering can, working in 200 sq ft sections.
5. Scrub with a stiff nylon brush. Do not let the product dry on the surface.
6. Rinse thoroughly with low-pressure water until all residue is gone. Re-rinse adjacent vegetation.
7. Allow the surface to dry completely before applying any sealer.

Tips

• Protect adjacent metals, glass, and painted surfaces from overspray
• Pre-wet plants before AND after to dilute any runoff
• Pair with a Techniseal sealer (Color Boost, Wet Look, or Natural Look) for the strongest finished appearance
• For full chemical, application, and safety information, refer to Techniseal’s technical data sheet from your dealer