For all interior surfaces, cleaning with no dust or water
When cleaning interior areas, avoiding dust and the water usually required for final washing are the biggest challenges. Preparatory and construction site measures for the protection of the building substance and surrounding as well as adjacent construction sections often come up against practical limits of feasibility and economic efficiency. With the development of Arte Mundit, these limitations are a thing of the past. Arte Mundit is a solvent-free peel-off paste for water-free removal of dust, soot and other contaminants from natural stone, marble, concrete, brick, plaster, gypsum plastics, stucco, polished wood or synthetic building materials.
The basis of these removable pastes is a specially formulated natural latex dispersion. Depending on the requirements and the task, there are different types, which differ in their increasing proportion of active complexing agent.
While the water in the peel-off paste evaporates, the polymer crosslinks to form a dirt-binding, elastic film that clings to the surface being cleaned. This film is easy to remove mechanically, without the need for any water. The cleaning effect is based on two different principles that act in very distinct ways depending on the type of dirt present and the product formulation.
Firstly, dirt on the surface clings to the film that is produced, and secondly, special components dissolve and complex very specific compounds on the surface being cleaned, which are then in turn trapped in the latex film too. When the product is peeled off, a cleaned surface remains.
The different types of Arte Mundit:
The causes of contamination can vary significantly: sometimes soot deposits, sometimes industrial dust or even residues from former use or production emissions. The causes are manifold and sometimes difficult to identify. This makes a gentle, analytical approach to removing the contamination all the more important. The basic product of the Arte Mundit family, Type I, is a specially formulated aqueous dispersion based on natural rubber. If the dirt present is more stubborn than just adhering dust particles, meaning that chemical removal is required, the basic material is mixed with low quantities of different complexing agents.
Since adding these components affects the viscosity of the latex dispersion, the end product must be re-adjusted to achieve the desired working properties. Different types of Arte Mundit are therefore available depending on the type and amount of active cleaning substances present.
The cleaning success of Arte Mundit depends on the substrate as well as on the type and intensity of dirt present; it is very difficult to make predictions about its performance. We therefore recommend setting up sample surfaces and favouring the product with the lowest
proportion of active cleaning agents that still delivers a satisfactory cleaning result.
Remmers Arte Mundit
Solvent-free, skin-forming peel-off paste for water-free removal of dust, soot and other impurities
Property Profile:
Self-activating cleaning with deep action
Forms a film and binds dirt
Dust-free cleaning without additional water
Solvent-free
Contains a complexing additive, can be configured to suit the substrate and type of contamination
Four Variants:
Arte Mundit Type 1 - Physical cleaning for lightly adhering dirt
Arte Mundit Type 2 - Special cleaner for marble
Arte Mundit Type 3 - Physical and chemical cleaning for general impurities
Arte Mundit Type 5 - Especially for cleaning fire residue
Arte Mundit Type I (1):
Range of use:
Interiors
Removes loosely adhering dirt of all kinds
Property Profile:
Solvent-free
One component
Natural latex dispersion without active cleaning additives
No EDTA
Arte Mundit Type II (2):
Range of use:
Interiors
Specially for marble
Removes dirt of all kinds:
Soot residues and metal impurities
Fe2+ Fe3+ Cu2+ Zn2+
Property Profile:
Solvent-free
Two components
Natural latex dispersion
Contains active cleaning additives < 5%
Arte Mundit Type III (3):
Range of use:
Interior
Removes dirt of all kinds
Soot residues and metal impurities
Fe2+ Fe3+ Cu2+ Zn2+
Property Profile:
Solvent-free
Two components
Natural latex dispersion
Contains active cleaning additives 5 – 15%
Arte Mundit Type V (5):
Range of use:
Interior
In particular removes fire and soot residues
Soot residues and metal impurities
Fe2+ Fe3+ Cu2+ Zn2+
Property Profile:
Solvent-free
Two components
Natural latex dispersion
Contains active cleaning additives 5 – 15%
Remmers Arte Mundit ECO
Solvent-free, film-forming peel-off paste for water-free removal of dust, soot and other impurities
Property Profile:
Self-activating cleaning with deep action
Forms a film and binds dirt
Dust-free cleaning without additional water
Solvent-free
Free from EDTA and surfactants
Arte Mundit Type ECO:
Range of use:
Interiors and exteriors
Removes dirt of all kinds:
Soot residues and metal impurities
Fe2+ Fe3+ Cu2+ Zn2+
Property Profile:
Solvent-free
One component
Natural latex dispersion
No EDTA
No inorganic salts
No surfactants
No volatile neutralising agents
Configuring the cleaning action:
Five different variants of Arte Mundit® are available for various substrates and dirt levels. The basic product Arte Mundit® type I is a specially formulated aqueous dispersion based on natural rubber. If the dirt present is more stubborn than just adhering dust particles, meaning that chemical removal is required, the basic material is mixed with low quantities of different complexing agents. Since adding these components affects the viscosity of the latex dispersion, the end product must be re-adjusted to achieve the desired working properties.
Different types of Arte Mundit® are therefore available depending on the type and amount of active cleaning substances present.
Arte Mundit® type I
Arte Mundit® types II, III and V
Arte Mundit® Eco
Advantages:
Unlike many other methods, Arte Mundit makes it possible to carry out cleaning with ease while the building is in use.
Virtually no water is needed
No dust is generated
Noise pollution remains within acceptable limits
Almost all surfaces can be cleaned, even sensitive and valuable substrates
Easy to apply by brushing or spraying
Odourless
No chemical after-effects and no “contamination” of the substrate by constituents of Arte Mundit
Ammonia content < 0.005%
User-friendly and highly efficient
Any salts present are not activated
Also cleans deeper pores and profiled sections
The procedure in detail:
Before starting cleaning, all surfaces that are not to be treated should be protected, along with any surfaces that are gilded, varnished or made of decorative metal.
The surface to be treated must be clean, dry and dust-free.
Arte Mundit® can be applied with a brush or with airless spraying equipment. As the material dries, the water evaporates and the dispersed polymer crosslinks to form a solid, highly elastic film.
Once the film is completely dry, it can be carefully removed. At temperatures between 10 and 30°C and in moderate humidity, Arte Mundit® is virtually dry after 2 to 3 hours. At 95% relative humidity, the drying time can be up to 22 hours. Arte Mundit® can normally be removed with ease the day after application.
Once the latex film has been removed, it is not uncommon for a fine layer of dust to remain on the surface. This can be cleaned off with a slightly damp sponge.
Products mentioned:
Remmers Arte Mundit I, II, III, V
Remmers Arte Mundit ECO