The first problem to solve is getting the dirt and debris out of the concrete. Concrete has pores. These pores trap dirt exceptionally well under the surface. ConcreteScience® uses specially formulated chemicals to pre-treat the concrete. The pretreater acts as an emulsifier, attaching itself - chemically - to the dirt and debris, much like dish soap on a greasy baking pan.

Now that the emulsifiers have done their job, the equipment can go to work. ConcreteScience®has developed truly remarkable technology. Each step in the process is critical to the end result. We'll illustrate them individually. Cool, low-pressure water from your location is pumped to the ConcreteScience® truck-mounted equipment.

Once the water is pressurized, it is forced through heating coils, adding the second element to the ConcreteScience® one-two punch of high pressure and high temperature.
Once the water is heated, it is ready to be pumped into the hard surface cleaner.

High temperature and high pressure activate the emulsifying pre-treating chemicals, creating a steam bath where the concrete pores are scoured clean.

Pressure under the hood lifts the mixture of hot water, chemicals and dirt to the surface of the concrete where it is vacuumed off the surface and sent to the truck for filtering.
As the machine completes its pass, the concrete is left nearly dry and ready for sealant.

Click here to learn how the ConcreteScience® extraction cleaning process prepares your surface for sealing, decoration and protection.