MAD Mild Acid Detergent
MAD™ Mild Acid Detergent by Betco is a concentrated acid-and-detergent cleaner designed for removing rust, lime, scale, soap scum, body oils, grease, and mineral deposits from hard, nonporous surfaces. Its formulation uses urea hydrochloride rather than harsh sulfuric acid, making it suitable for a broad range of commercial cleaning applications.
The 4 × 1-gallon bottle configuration is Item #13504-00, making it a practical format for professional janitorial, restroom, floor-care, and facility-maintenance operations.
Key Features
- Concentrated mild-acid detergent
- Helps remove rust, lime, and mineral scale
- Removes soap scum and body oils
- Helps remove grease and salt residues
- Can neutralize floors after intensive stripping
- Cleans and brightens compatible metal surfaces
- Suitable for aluminum, stainless steel, copper, chrome, tile, grout, and other compatible surfaces
- Excellent detergency
- Moderate foaming
- Characteristic fragrance
- Economical concentrate for multiple cleaning applications
Recommended Applications
- Commercial restrooms
- Shower stalls
- Restroom floors
- Swimming pools
- Sinks and tubs
- Ceramic tile and grout
- Stainless steel
- Aluminum
- Copper
- Chrome
- Hard, nonporous surfaces
- Floor neutralization after stripping
- Industrial and institutional maintenance
Benefits
- Breaks down stubborn mineral deposits
- Helps restore surfaces affected by rust and oxidation
- Removes soap scum and body-oil buildup
- Helps neutralize alkaline residue after floor stripping
- Brightens compatible metal surfaces
- Provides multiple cleaning applications from one concentrate
- Reduces the need for separate descaling and neutralizing products
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Mild Acid Detergent |
| Brand | Betco |
| Product Name | MAD™ |
| Item Number | 13504-00 |
| Package | 4 × 1 Gal. Bottles |
| Form | Liquid Concentrate |
| Color | Yellow |
| Acid Type | Urea Hydrochloride |
| pH | < 1.0 |
| Detergency | Excellent |
| Foaming | Moderate |
| Wetting | Very Good |
| Specific Gravity | 1.18 |
| Fragrance | Characteristic |
| Primary Function | Descaling, Rust Removal & Floor Neutralization |
| Warranty | 2 Years |
Dilution & Directions
For showers, fixtures, drinking fountains, ceramic tile, floors, and walls, dilute 2 oz. per gallon of water (1:64).
For floor neutralization after stripping, dilute 5 oz. per gallon of water (1:25), mop or scrub the floor, then rinse with clean water.
For neutralizing after stripping, use 3 oz. per gallon of water (1:40), followed by a clean-water rinse.
For heavy rust, oxidation, corrosion, or carbonate deposits, the product can be used full strength, with approximately 10 minutes of contact time, followed by thorough rinsing. For cleaning and brightening stainless steel, aluminum, copper, and chrome, Betco specifies full-strength use followed by rinsing and drying.
Important: Do not use on Formica® or other surfaces that can be damaged by acidic products. Always test an inconspicuous area first and follow the current product label and SDS.
Why Choose MAD™ Mild Acid Detergent?
MAD™ Mild Acid Detergent provides a versatile solution for facilities dealing with mineral buildup, rust, soap scum, and alkaline floor-stripping residue. Its concentrated formula can be adjusted for different cleaning tasks, from routine restroom maintenance to heavy mineral and oxidation removal.
The 4 × 1-gallon case makes it especially suitable for commercial janitorial teams, healthcare facilities, schools, hospitality properties, restrooms, and professional floor-care programs requiring a dependable mild-acid cleaner.
