Spinergy Stoneperfect is Bridgepoint's high powered alkaline stone, tile and grout cleaner: a concentrated restorative cleaner for heavily soiled stone and tile floors. Bridgepoint describes it as a blend of builders, solvents and surfactants that breaks down caked-on grease and oxidised oils, and states it will not etch or harm sensitive stone when used as directed.
What it is for
- Restorative cleaning of heavily soiled stone and tile
- Pretreatment spray to loosen and emulsify soils before rotary extraction
- Fire and smoke damaged stone and tile
- Stubborn soils on masonry and concrete
Suitable surfaces
- Natural stone: marble, granite, limestone, travertine, slate and sandstone
- Ceramic and porcelain tile, and grout
- Masonry and concrete
Why alkaline, and why not acid
Most soil on a hard floor is grease, oil and tracked-in organic matter, and alkalinity is what breaks those down. Acid cleaners remove mineral deposits and grout haze instead, and they etch calcium-based stone such as marble, limestone and travertine. On those stones an alkaline cleaner is the correct first choice.
Dilution
| Normal soiling | 1:8 — about 125 ml per litre of warm or hot water (US label: 16 oz per gallon) |
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| Heavy soiling | 1:2 — about 500 ml per litre of warm or hot water (US label: 64 oz per gallon) |
Directions
- Sweep or vacuum first to remove abrasive grit, especially on soft marble.
- Pretest the surface with the cleaning solution for colourfastness.
- Mix for the soiling level and apply evenly and generously with a sprayer. With a Hydro-Force injection sprayer, Bridgepoint specifies the 1:8 metering tip. A damp mop or sponge also works; change mop water often.
- Agitate and extract with warm or hot water using a rotary surface cleaner such as the Hydro-Force SX-12. On delicate finishes, brush or mop instead and rinse with clean water.
- Rinse thoroughly and dry. An air mover speeds drying.
- Seal the stone once it is clean and dry.
Safety
Bridgepoint's US label carries the signal word WARNING: causes skin irritation; causes serious eye irritation. Wear eye protection, gloves, long sleeves and long trousers when handling the concentrate. Keep the area ventilated until the surface is dry, and keep children and pets out during application and drying.
Declared ingredients (US label): water, butoxydiglycol, surfactant blend, propylene glycol butyl ether, sodium silicate pentahydrate, butoxyethanol and perfluoroalkyl C6-12 phosphonic acid.
The classification above is from the US label. Ask us for the safety data sheet before first use. For poisons advice, call 13 11 26.
Specifications
| Manufacturer | Bridgepoint Systems, USA |
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| Product code | CST01GL |
| Pack size | One US gallon (3.79 litres) |
| Type | Alkaline restorative cleaner, concentrate |
| pH, ready to use | 10.5 – 11.5 |
| Dilution | 1:8 normal soiling; 1:2 heavy soiling |
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe on marble?
Bridgepoint states it will not etch or harm sensitive stone when used as directed. Pretest first, and remove grit before agitating so you do not scratch a soft polish.
Will it remove grout haze or efflorescence?
No. Those are mineral deposits and need an acid cleaner, which must be kept off calcium-based stone.
Do I need to seal afterwards?
A restorative alkaline clean removes soil and can strip what is left of an old sealer. Bridgepoint recommends sealing after cleaning. See Bridgepoint Revive Stone Colour Enhancer and Sealer and our Stone Care range.
Not sure whether a floor needs an alkaline or an acid cleaner? Tell us the stone and the soiling and we will help you choose before you order.
