Omnixol FX100 Concentrate Instructions for Use
Omnixol FX100 Concentrate was developed for the deep cleaning of mineral and porous substrates contaminated with heating oil, diesel, mineral oil or other hydrocarbons.
For successful application, it is essential that FX100 is not applied only to the surface. The cleaning solution must be able to penetrate the contaminated substrate and sufficiently reach the affected areas.
These instructions describe the recommended procedure for typical applications on concrete, screed, masonry and plaster.
Oil Often Penetrates Deep into Building Materials
Concrete, screed, masonry and plaster contain a system of pores and capillaries. Heating oil and other mineral oil products can therefore penetrate considerably deeper than the visible discoloration may suggest.
Surface cleaning alone is often insufficient in such cases. The FX100 working solution must actually reach the contaminated area within the building material.
1. Applications of Omnixol FX100
Omnixol FX100 is particularly suitable for treating oil-contaminated, mineral and absorbent building materials.
- concrete
- screed
- masonry
- plaster
- joints and other absorbent mineral substrates
- heating and utility rooms
- former oil tank rooms and containment areas
- basements after heating oil or diesel contamination
- workshop and garage floors
For sensitive, coated or unknown materials, first test an inconspicuous area to determine whether the substrate is suitable for treatment.
2. Preparing the Substrate
Before application, loose dirt, dust and unbound residues must be removed. The substrate should be as dry, clean and absorbent as possible.
Remove Coatings
Oil-resistant or water-repellent coatings can prevent the FX100 working solution from penetrating the contaminated building material.
These may include, for example:
- tank room coatings or oil barrier paints
- dense emulsion paints
- PVC or plastic coatings
- other sealing coatings
Such layers should be removed from the contaminated area so that the underlying building material is accessible for deep cleaning.
Room Conditions Before Application
For older heating oil contamination, we recommend heating the affected room to at least approximately 20 °C before treatment. Relative humidity should ideally remain below 50 %.
Heating may increase the release of volatile components stored within the building material. A temporary increase in heating oil odor is therefore possible.
3. How to Mix Omnixol FX100 Correctly
Omnixol FX100 is diluted with water before use. Warm water is recommended where possible.
For heavy or deep-seated contamination, use a ratio of 1 : 10.
For normal to lighter contamination, the dilution can be increased to 1 : 20.
| Contamination | Mixing Ratio | Example |
|---|---|---|
| heavy or deep-seated contamination | 1 : 10 | 1 liter FX100 + 10 liters water |
| normal to lighter contamination | up to 1 : 20 | 1 liter FX100 + up to 20 liters water |
For older heating oil contamination in masonry, screed or concrete, we recommend starting with a stronger mixture rather than unnecessarily over-diluting the solution.
4. Apply FX100 Generously and Work It into the Surface
The prepared working solution can be applied using, for example, a suitable scrubbing brush, masonry brush or pressure sprayer.
It is essential that the surface is not merely lightly wetted.
The contaminated building material must be sufficiently saturated with the working solution so that FX100 can penetrate the pores and capillaries.
- Prepare the working solution according to the level of contamination.
- Treat the contaminated surface evenly and generously.
- Sufficiently saturate particularly absorbent areas.
- Allow the working solution to penetrate the substrate.
- Leave the surface as undisturbed as possible during the subsequent contact time.
5. Treat Deep-Seated Heating Oil Contamination in Masonry
After long-term contamination, heating oil may have penetrated several centimeters or even deeper into plaster and masonry. Surface treatment alone may not reach these areas sufficiently.
Remove Plaster
If the plaster is heavily contaminated, it is often advisable to remove it completely. This provides direct access to the underlying brick, concrete or masonry core.
Targeted Drill Holes
If the plaster is to remain in place, or if newer plaster layers have already been applied over an older contaminated substrate, targeted drill holes can be used to introduce the FX100 working solution deeper into the building component.
The holes can be arranged in an even pattern and drilled into the contaminated masonry or concrete core, after which the working solution can be introduced.
6. Mobilization within the Building Material
After application, FX100 begins to mobilize adhering oil and hydrocarbon components within the accessible pore system.
The oil components are released from the mineral surfaces and finely distributed or dispersed within the aqueous cleaning solution.
Continuous oil films are thereby broken down into smaller components distributed within the liquid.
Allow Approximately 24 Hours of Contact Time
After application, Omnixol FX100 should be allowed to act for approximately 24 hours.
During this time, the working solution remains within the treated pore system and mobilizes the oil-containing residues present there.
The treated surface should remain as undisturbed as possible during this phase.
Mobilized Residues May Emerge at the Surface
During the contact and drying phase, components of the mobilized contamination may move from accessible pores and capillaries toward the surface.
Milky-white, oily or damp residues may become visible on the treated surface.
The quantity and appearance depend on the substrate, the type of contamination and its penetration depth.
7. Remove Residues and Rinse the Surface
After the contact time, residues that have emerged should be removed using suitable cloths, absorbent material or a suitable wet vacuum.
The treated surface should then be thoroughly rinsed with clean water.
The rinse water must then also be removed completely using a wet vacuum or suitable absorbent material.
This helps remove remaining cleaning solution as well as mobilized oil and dirt residues from the surface as completely as possible.
The substrate must then be allowed to dry completely.
Is a Second Treatment Necessary?
In many cases, one thorough treatment is sufficient. For very heavy or deep-seated contamination, a second treatment may be necessary after the result of the first application has been fully assessed.
The decisive factor is not a fixed number of applications, but whether significant oil or odor contamination is still being released from the treated substrate.
8. Coverage and Consumption
As a general guideline:
1 liter of Omnixol FX100 Concentrate is sufficient for approximately 10 m² for a single treatment.
Actual consumption depends in particular on the following factors:
- absorbency of the substrate
- penetration depth of the oil contamination
- type and age of the contamination
- surface structure
- required treatment depth
Highly absorbent masonry or deeply contaminated concrete may therefore require more working solution than superficial contamination.
9. Allow to Dry and Assess the Result
After FX100 treatment, the building component must be allowed to dry completely.
Adequate ventilation and suitable drying conditions should be maintained during this phase.
Only after complete drying should it be assessed whether significant oil or odor contamination remains.
Any subsequent coating or sealing should only be carried out once the substrate is completely dry and the original odor contamination has been eliminated.
10. Follow-Up Treatment with Omnixol BX Odor Neutralizer
After FX100 cleaning has been completed and the substrate has dried sufficiently, Omnixol BX Odor Neutralizer can be used if residual odor contamination remains.
BX is used for the subsequent odor treatment.
11. Subsequent Wall & Floor Sealing
If the treated surface is to receive long-term protection or further construction work afterwards, the Omnixol Wall & Floor Sealer can be applied after successful cleaning and complete drying.
The prerequisite is that the substrate is sufficiently dry and that the original oil or odor contamination has been eliminated.
Omnixol Wall & Floor Sealer is not a substitute for prior cleaning with FX100.
12. Safety Information
Suitable protective measures should be observed during application according to the specific working conditions.
- use suitable protective gloves
- avoid eye contact
- ensure good ventilation during large-area application
- consider suitable respiratory protection in cases of heavy heating oil contamination, especially during heating
- avoid open flames and ignition sources in the contaminated area
- observe the current safety data sheet
Particularly when older heating oil contamination is heated, increased amounts of oil vapors or odor-causing substances may be released from the building material.
FX100 Application – Quick Summary
- Expose, clean and make the substrate fully accessible.
- Remove sealing coatings from the contaminated area.
- Heat the room to at least approximately 20 °C where possible.
- Mix FX100 with warm water at approximately 1:10 to 1:20 depending on the contamination.
- Treat the substrate generously – do not merely wet the surface.
- For deep-seated contamination, remove plaster or use targeted drill holes if necessary.
- Allow approximately 24 hours of contact time.
- Remove milky or oily residues that have emerged.
- Allow the substrate to dry completely.
- Assess the result and repeat the treatment if significant contamination remains.
- Use BX or Omnixol Wall & Floor Sealer only after successful cleaning.
Further Information
Questions About Application?
For larger incidents, unusual substrates or very deep-seated contamination, we are happy to help you assess the appropriate procedure and the required product quantity.
A short description of the damage, the approximate dimensions of the affected surfaces and, where possible, a few photos are helpful.