{"title":"Surface Preparation","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"sif-surface-safe","title":"SiF Surface Safe","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"WdYUQQ text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eNon-hazardous, water based, neutral pH, environmentally friendly, maintenance cleaner for all sealed surfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eSiF Surface Safe should be mixed well before use then can be sprayed on surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eGeneral Purpose Cleaning: Dilute 1:50 with water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eLightly soiled areas: Dilute 1:10 with water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eHeavily soiled areas: Dilute 1:1, allow to dwell, scrub if required then rinse off.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"sifsealers","offers":[{"title":"20L","offer_id":46481182425277,"sku":"SS-20C","price":329.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/2241\/5549\/files\/20_L_Surface_Safe_e3f05773-8d89-498e-81ed-092d3c9413b4.jpg?v=1772937846"},{"product_id":"sif-surface-prep","title":"SiF Surface Prep","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurface Prep Concentrate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSiF Surface Prep is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehighly concentrated alkaline cleaner and degreaser\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e designed for preparing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003econcrete, stone, pavers and masonry surfaces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e prior to cleaning or sealing. It effectively removes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoils, grease, dirt, grime and general contaminants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, helping restore surface cleanliness and improve the performance of subsequent treatments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis versatile, water-based cleaner is suitable for use on a wide range of washable substrates including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003econcrete, masonry, brick, paving, stone, tiles, tools and equipment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, subject to testing. Its concentrated formula allows flexible dilution depending on the level of contamination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSiF Surface Prep can also be \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eadded to SiF Building Wash\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to help boost cleaning power where \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eroad grime, traffic film or oily contaminants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are present.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDilution Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDilution will vary depending on the level of contamination and surface type.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeneral purpose cleaning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dilute \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1:50 with water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLightly soiled surfaces:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dilute \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1:10 with water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy grease or contamination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dilute up to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1:1 with water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, allow to dwell, scrub if required, then rinse thoroughly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrganic Growth Cleaning (SH Compatible)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSiF Surface Prep can be used alongside \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esodium hypochlorite (SH)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e when treating surfaces affected by organic growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExample mix:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e17.6L water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2L SiF Surface Prep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.4L SH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways perform a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esmall test area\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to confirm product suitability, dilution strength and surface compatibility before full application.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sifsealers","offers":[{"title":"20L","offer_id":46481182884029,"sku":"SP-20C","price":339.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/2241\/5549\/files\/20_l_Surface_Prep_0faa4cbf-8f0b-417b-ad14-dc9815b745d7.jpg?v=1772937851"},{"product_id":"sif-concrete-wash","title":"SiF Concrete Wash Concentrate","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConcrete Wash Concentrate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSiF Concrete Wash Concentrate is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehighly concentrated acidic cleaner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e designed for preparing exposed, honed and masonry surfaces prior to the application of sealers. It effectively removes cement-based residues and surface contaminants to restore the natural appearance of concrete and improve sealer penetration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis highly concentrated formula is ideal for removing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emortar, concrete, calcium and render residues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from a wide range of surfaces including masonry, brick, paving, exposed aggregate, painted surfaces, glass, frames, tools, equipment and machinery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Cleaning exposed or honed concrete prior to sealing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Removing mortar or cement residues from masonry and paving\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Removing calcium or render splashes from surfaces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Cleaning construction tools, equipment and machinery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDilution Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDilution will vary depending on the level of residue and surface type.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight residues:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dilute approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1:10 with water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (downstream capable). Apply to the surface, allow a short dwell time, scrub if required, then rinse thoroughly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy residues:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dilute up to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1:1 with water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Apply to the surface, allow to dwell, scrub if required, then rinse thoroughly. Repeat application if necessary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways perform a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esmall test area\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to confirm product suitability and dilution before full application.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SiF Sealers NZ","offers":[{"title":"20L","offer_id":46481424384189,"sku":"CW-20C","price":399.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/2241\/5549\/files\/20L_Concrete_Wash.jpg?v=1772936512"},{"product_id":"sif-building-wash","title":"SiF House Wash","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHouse \/ Building Wash Concentrate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSiF House Wash is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehighly concentrated exterior cleaning detergent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e designed for use in softwash and low pressure cleaning systems. It helps break down and lift \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edirt, grime, traffic film, spider webs and general atmospheric contaminants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from exterior building surfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for use on a wide range of exterior substrates including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epainted surfaces, weatherboards, cladding, masonry, brick, gutters, soffits and exterior joinery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, SiF House Wash assists with restoring surface appearance while supporting effective rinsing and contaminant removal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe concentrated formula allows flexible dilution rates depending on the level of contamination and cleaning method. 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It can also be used \u003cstrong\u003ealongside SiF Surface Prep (Alkaline Degreaser) \u003c\/strong\u003ein a building wash mix to boost effectiveness where heavier r\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eoad grime, traffic film or oily contaminants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e are present.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDilution Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDilution will vary depending on the level of soiling and application method.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeneral exterior cleaning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dilute approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1:150 with water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDownstream \/ softwash systems:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Adjust dilution according to equipment ratio and contamination level\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways perform a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esmall test area\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to confirm product suitability, dilution strength and surface compatibility before full application.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SiF Sealers NZ","offers":[{"title":"20Litre","offer_id":46490331087037,"sku":"HW-20C","price":339.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/2241\/5549\/files\/SiFHouseWash20L.png?v=1773179366"},{"product_id":"sif-sealer-remover","title":"SiF Sealer Remover","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSealer Remover \/ Oxidation Cleaner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSiF Sealer Remover is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehigh-strength alkaline cleaner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e designed for removing unwanted or failed sealer residues from previously sealed surfaces. 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