MR. MUSCLE
pH: 12.5-12.7
Caustic: NO
Degreaser: HEAVY
Phosphates: NO
Gloss Enhancers: YES
Rinsing: EXCELLENT-RINSE AID INCLUDED
SuperFlo Polymer: YES
Packaging: One 50-pound carton of powder with 2.5 gallons of liquid additives will yield
55 gallons of liquid detergent concentrate.
Mr. Muscle is a professional strength alkaline detergent that was originally
formulated and marketed as a degreaser. Once out in the field, mobile washers
discovered that it was a top performing truck wash detergent. Special rinse
agents make the detergent ‘sheet’ off the surface to shorten rinsing time. It can also be useful for a variety of
other cleaning applications. Any time you are unsure of suitability, do a test
on a small inconspicuous area. This product can be used as a single step
cleaner or as step #2 in a two step cleaning application. Mr. Muscle has been
pH balanced to be an outstanding second step of “Twin Chem” cleaning. For the absolute very best results downstream inject using the Allison Super
Suds Sucker (p/n 1964).
Related Chemical Products: Offer customers the add-on service of protecting
their vehicles after washing by applying Wax N Shine. When using Pro Blend in an application that requires dwell time consider adding
Laurox Lo foam enhancer to make the product dwell on the surface longer. This is extremely helpful for heavy grease removal (Use with foamer p/n 969410).
Mixing Instructions: Read and understand these instructions before starting to
mix this product. Use warm water, never hot (not to exceed 120 degrees F). Warm
water helps powders go into solution more easily. Hot water, on the other hand,
will blow apart many of the surfactants utilized in the formulary process. It
is possible to use cold water but additional manual agitation may be required.
Use a clean poly drum & fill it approximately 40% full with warm water. Place the nozzle of a
high-pressure washer close to the bottom of the drum and continue filling while
adding the powder slowly. At 75% full, add the liquid and continue filling.
When the drum is 90% full all the powder should have been added. Continue
filling until the drum is full. The result is 55 gallons of liquid concentrate
that is now ready for use.
Dilutions: The amount you dilute Mr. Muscle depends on many factors and cannot
be covered by one statement. The following guidelines are a starting point from
which you should adjust. Chemical dilution rates need to be adjusted because of
weather conditions, cleaning difficulty, washing method used, including PSI and
whether or not you brush, and desired result. Remember that a typical
downstream injector is already diluting the product approximately 1 part
detergent to 9 parts water (10%) for most injectors or 2 parts product to 8
parts water (20%) with an Allison super suds sucker injector.
Starting Dilution: 1 part product to 130 parts water
(Salesmen will tell you very high dilution rates attempting to make you think
their product is the best. Actual washing experience is the only way to
determine what is right for you. Remember, detergent is much cheaper than
labor.)
Washing technique (single step): Coat the surface to be cleaned with Mr. Muscle
at low pressure. High-pressure wash the surface removing the detergent and
released dirt. Never apply detergent to an area larger than you can wash off
prior to the detergent drying on the surface. Always apply chemical from the
bottom to the top and rinse from the top down for best results.
Washing technique (two step): Apply the first step, which is usually an acid
product, to the surface to be cleaned.
Immediately apply Mr. Muscle on top of the first step product. You will see the
pollutant explode from the surface. High-pressure wash the surface removing the
detergent and released dirt. Never apply detergent to an area larger that you
can wash off prior to the detergent drying on the surface.
Note: It is important to always rinse well and when you think you are done -
rinse again. This should be common practice with all cleaning solutions. Pay
special attention to horizontal surfaces that may trap detergent allowing it to
run down onto surfaces after you have washed them. Examples of where this
occurs would be run-off from tractor roofs and trailer tops. Try not to put
detergent in these areas, if you do be sure to get it rinsed off to leave a
streak free surface. It is also important to note that Mr. Muscle rinses better
with warm water than with cold.
Recommended surfaces other than Trucks that can be cleaned with Mr. Muscle:
Vinyl siding, Painted wood, Aluminum siding, Steel siding, Tile roofs, Brick,
Stucco, Stainless Steel, Chrome, Awnings, plastic and canvas (always test for
color fastness.)
Make it a practice to always read and insist your employees read and understand
the MSDS that accompanies this product.
CAUTION - Avoid Alkaline Shock: Any detergent product that is applied to a hot
surface stands a chance of producing alkaline shock. The surface is hot - a
strong solution of detergent is applied - the water evaporates from the product
before you have a chance to rinse - all resulting in a dull, streaked or
tarnished surface which is often irreversible. Cool the surface down with water
first then apply the product. On real hot days turn off the burner and wash
with cold water.
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