Nate Nagel wrote:

Cliff Hartle wrote:
I think depends on where you live.


As far as I know TSP is still available at hardware/paint supply stores.
"Nate Nagel" wrote in message
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Yes, apparently since I live in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, I can't
get it, unless I drive quite a distance. So what should I use instead?
Are the "TSP Substitute" products any good? I'm basically trying to
clean a concrete floor; the major product that I'm trying to remove is
the remains of the adhesive from the floor tile that will remain after
scraping. It does seem to be somewhat affected by hot water, so perhaps
this will not be incredibly difficult, but I'd like to get it as clean
as possible (I have a dream that someday I will have an actually clean
basement.)

nate

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I'm not sure how well even real TSP would work for removing adhesive
remains. A sure thing would be to rent a concrete scarifier from your
local United Rentals or similar. One will certainly remove the adhesive
and grind a very nice surface on the concrete, "remove oil and
contaminants, mill scale or rust, epoxy coatings, thermoplastic
coatings, paint and traffic lines. Level uneven surfaces and trip
hazards".