Plants and Muratic acid. will it harm grass and plants?
by D.h. Noss
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When etching a patio with acid, will it harm grass and plants?
5 answers
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Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA
on Jun 03, 2018
Short answer, yes. Any "acid" can be detrimental to grass and plants. Here is how to use it and be safe.https://www.hunker.com/13427984/the-effects-of-muriatic-acid-on-plants -
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Bijous
on Jun 03, 2018
Water plants and surrounding area very well. Put down as much protection as you can. After using the acid, water again. This will help with minimal damage. -
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Johnavallance82
on Jun 03, 2018
Oooh! don't know for sure, but I recon it might - Put up a barrier. -
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Deb K
on Jun 03, 2018
You will want to cover the plants Muriatic acid is a chemical often used on concrete and masonry. It is extremely caustic topically and it has fumes that can burn the lungs. ... The acid is a component of hydrochloric acid and can be very dangerous to plants, causing injury and even killing them -
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Janet Pizaro
on Jun 03, 2018
yes, you should not use any acid around plants.what is your project that you are using muriatic acid?
Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA
on Jun 03, 2018
Bijous
on Jun 03, 2018
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