what happens to the lawn
2007-04-08 13:35:48 · 14 answers · asked by jeremy W 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Whoaa! First, what kind of driveway do you have? I hope it isn't concrete. Muratic acid cleans many surfaces well but concrete isn't one of 'em. It will certainly burn your grass as well. Read the instructions well for its many uses.
2007-04-08 13:43:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
muratic acid is an acid. so its going to kil the grass where it ran too. It shouldnt do anything to it if you stepped in it n walked through the lawn and possibly if you washed it away maybe with all the water and acid ratio it wont do anything to it. I would suggest for driveway stains to get grease cutter plus. Mainly used in restaurants however does the job as muratic acid without grass killing. you can get this from a gordons food center or ecolab if you have neither sometimes restaurants will sell you some if you ask or ask them how they get it.
2007-04-08 13:44:28 · answer #2 · answered by me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Muratic acid will etch the driveway and destroy its top coating sealing abilities against the weather. What that acid does is actually disolve about 1/16 to 3/32 of the concrete surface exposing it to moisture absorbtion.
Do not use Muriatic on a Driveway or sidewalk or to clean brick with mold and mildew on it.
The lawn, in your question, will be no problem as it will readily grow back very rapidly and you will not even notice it in a week or two.
Muriatic acids do not act on grease or grime whatsoever. One needs caustics to clean off greases or grimes, and grass is an organic. Lye, and detergents are used to clean off grease and grime. Acids act on metals, and chemistry wise calcium in lime
/cement is a metal.
2007-04-08 14:19:12 · answer #3 · answered by James M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing is long as you use plenty of water after wards to dilute the acid. Some plants such as rohdeys and azaleas like muratic acid in certain levels.
2007-04-08 13:42:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just rinse the concrete, and the lawn as well with plenty of water. This will dilute the acid. It also helps if you do this project it the bright sunlight as the sun's rays turn the acids into simple salts.
2007-04-08 13:40:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
As long as you flush your lawn with plenty of water it will be fine. What you might find is if there where any earth worms below the surface of the lawn where the acid spilt over will not be happy. They will come to the surface and die. That happened to me when I acid cleaned my paver's after I put new grout in.
2007-04-08 13:43:51 · answer #6 · answered by DY Beach 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep in mind that muriatic acid or any acid can kill grass. If you rinse it off, it rinses the acid onto the lawn. Keep the use to an absolute minimum, and be sure to do lots of rinsing. Also, consider alternatives. What is it you're trying to do? Clean the driveway?
2007-04-08 13:39:25 · answer #7 · answered by jdkilp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you leave it on the concrete for a while, then hose it off with lots of water, then probably nothing. HCL is a pretty drastic step, hope you have a good reason.
2007-04-08 13:39:35 · answer #8 · answered by steve.c_50 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think the name is muriatic acid( check spelling). its an old name for HCl, still occasionally used in industry. In homes it is used as toilet cleaner.
2016-05-20 03:38:27 · answer #9 · answered by jerry 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If enough washes into your lawn, it wont be good for it. Hope you dont have any pets.
2007-04-08 13:38:34 · answer #10 · answered by Moops 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋