--- title: Is Etch’N’Clean safe to use in the garden? description: Answers the question on the safety of Etch'n'Clean, whether it is hazardous to plant life and animals, explains about the acidity --- [Skip to content](https://help.resincoat.co.uk/is-etchnclean-safe-to-use-in-the-garden#main-content) - [English](https://help.resincoat.co.uk/is-etchnclean-safe-to-use-in-the-garden) - [Deutsch](https://help.resincoat.co.uk/de/ist-etchnclean-sicher-für-die-verwendung-im-garten) English Show submenu for translations Open main navigation Close main navigation - - [English](https://help.resincoat.co.uk/is-etchnclean-safe-to-use-in-the-garden) - [Deutsch](https://help.resincoat.co.uk/de/ist-etchnclean-sicher-für-die-verwendung-im-garten) English Show submenu for translations - [Back to resincoat.co.uk](https://www.resincoat.co.uk/) [Back to resincoat.co.uk](https://www.resincoat.co.uk/) How Can We Help? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Resincoat Info Hub](https://help.resincoat.co.uk/?hsLang=en) 2. [FAQ](https://help.resincoat.co.uk/faq?hsLang=en) 3. [Frequently Asked Questions](https://help.resincoat.co.uk/faq?hsLang=en#frequently-asked-questions) # Is Etch’N’Clean safe to use in the garden? As long as plenty of water is used, the acid dilutes very easily and wouldn't normally cause an issue, however it's not an easy question to answer as it would certainly have an impact on the acidity of the soil. It's **not** going to be poisonous to plants directly, however the change in soil chemistry might not be favourable, we recommend avoiding overspill wherever possible. The [Etch'N'Clean](https://www.resincoat.co.uk/en/concrete-repair-primers/447-etch-and-clean.html) is a hydrochloric acid and, as such, would make any soil it comes into contact with acidic. Not all plants thrive in an acidic environment. Our advice would be to not pour the acid onto any soil or plants. The reaction of the acid with the surface typically neutralises the acid and the recommended scrubbing and rinsing will further dilute any remaining acid. This should minimise any damage to plants, however, depending on the sensitivity of the plants we cannot say there won’t be any damage. Fortunately though, the damage will not be permanent as the soil will neutralise naturally over time. - [Guides](https://help.resincoat.co.uk/guides?hsLang=en#main-content) - [How-To Videos](https://help.resincoat.co.uk/guides?hsLang=en#how-to-videos) - [Application Guides](https://help.resincoat.co.uk/guides?hsLang=en#application-guides) - [Useful Videos](https://help.resincoat.co.uk/guides?hsLang=en#useful-videos) - [Preparation Guide](https://help.resincoat.co.uk/guides?hsLang=en#preparation-guide) - [FAQ](https://help.resincoat.co.uk/faq?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://help.resincoat.co.uk/faq?hsLang=en#frequently-asked-questions) - [Potential Issues (and Solutions!)](https://help.resincoat.co.uk/faq?hsLang=en#potential-issues-and-solutions) - [Gallery & Case Studies](https://help.resincoat.co.uk/gallery-case-studies?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Case Studies](https://help.resincoat.co.uk/gallery-case-studies?hsLang=en#case-studies) - [Product Case Studies](https://help.resincoat.co.uk/gallery-case-studies?hsLang=en#product-case-studies) - [Colour Guides](https://help.resincoat.co.uk/colour-guides?hsLang=en) - [Safety Data Sheets](https://help.resincoat.co.uk/safety-data-sheets?hsLang=en) - [Delivery Information](https://help.resincoat.co.uk/delivery-information?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Delivery Information](https://help.resincoat.co.uk/delivery-information?hsLang=en#delivery-information) - [Returns Policy](https://help.resincoat.co.uk/delivery-information?hsLang=en#returns-policy) [![Chill listening crop-3](https://help.resincoat.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/logo_2020_transparent-1.png?width=118&height=24&name=logo_2020_transparent-1.png "Chill listening crop-3")](https://www.resincoat.co.uk) Copyright © 2026, Trade Price Decking