{"id":28183,"date":"2023-06-08T11:59:02","date_gmt":"2023-06-08T15:59:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gardender.com\/?p=28183"},"modified":"2023-06-08T11:59:02","modified_gmt":"2023-06-08T15:59:02","slug":"will-muriatic-acid-kill-grass","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gardender.com\/will-muriatic-acid-kill-grass\/","title":{"rendered":"Will Muriatic Acid Kill Grass?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You may wonder if muriatic acid is a new formula to keep your lawn looking its best. Can this acid kill weeds safely or will it also harm grass and plants? <strong>Yes, muriatic acid will kill grass and weeds.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Muriatic_Acid_is_Not_New\"><\/span><strong>Muriatic Acid is Not New<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-661910f48141c\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/will-muriatic-acid-kill-grass\/#Will_Muriatic_Acid_Kill_Roots\" title=\"Will Muriatic Acid Kill Roots?\">Will Muriatic Acid Kill Roots?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/will-muriatic-acid-kill-grass\/#Is_Using_Muriatic_Acid_for_Weed_Control_the_Best_Lawn_Care\" title=\"Is Using Muriatic Acid for Weed Control the Best Lawn Care?\">Is Using Muriatic Acid for Weed Control the Best Lawn Care?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/will-muriatic-acid-kill-grass\/#Is_It_Safer_for_Professional_Lawn_Care_Companies_to_Use_Muriatic_Acid\" title=\"Is It Safer for Professional Lawn Care Companies to Use Muriatic Acid?\">Is It Safer for Professional Lawn Care Companies to Use Muriatic Acid?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/will-muriatic-acid-kill-grass\/#Does_Muriatic_Acid_Affect_the_Soil\" title=\"Does Muriatic Acid Affect the Soil?\">Does Muriatic Acid Affect the Soil?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/will-muriatic-acid-kill-grass\/#Is_Muriatic_Acid_Safe_for_the_Environment\" title=\"Is Muriatic Acid Safe for the Environment?\">Is Muriatic Acid Safe for the Environment?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/will-muriatic-acid-kill-grass\/#How_to_Safely_Use_Muriatic_Acid_in_Your_Yard\" title=\"How to Safely Use Muriatic Acid in Your Yard\">How to Safely Use Muriatic Acid in Your Yard<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/will-muriatic-acid-kill-grass\/#Other_Gardening_Uses_for_Muriatic_Acid\" title=\"Other Gardening Uses for Muriatic Acid\">Other Gardening Uses for Muriatic Acid<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/will-muriatic-acid-kill-grass\/#What_Should_I_Do_with_Leftover_Muriatic_Acid_Solution\" title=\"What Should I Do with Leftover Muriatic Acid Solution?\">What Should I Do with Leftover Muriatic Acid Solution?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Muriatic acid has been used for years for household purposes like unclogging toilets, to clean patio concrete, and lowering the ph of swimming pools.<\/p>\n<p>Muriatic acid may be used to clean tiles to remove stains from fireplace bricks. It is an important ingredient for the leather finishing process.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_Muriatic_Acid_Kill_Weeds\"><\/span><strong>Will Muriatic Acid Kill Weeds?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28185\" src=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Will-Muriatic-Acid-Kill-Weeds.jpg\" alt=\"Will Muriatic Acid Kill Weeds\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Will-Muriatic-Acid-Kill-Weeds.jpg 640w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Will-Muriatic-Acid-Kill-Weeds-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Yes, muriatic acid eliminates weeds from your lawn. The weed&#8217;s roots must be soaked with the solution. You will also have dead grass if the solution reaches your grass. Have sodium bicarbonate nearby in case of a spill. You need to wear protective clothing, including goggles, a mask, and gloves.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_I_Use_This_Form_of_Hydrochloric_Acid\"><\/span><strong>How Do I Use This Form of Hydrochloric Acid?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Muriatic acid must be diluted before being used. Amounts of acid and water may differ, but the usual formula is one part of muriatic acid to twenty parts of water. This solution may be used in a sprayer or on a sponge. \u00a0It can be a small spray bottle made for household cleaning.<\/p>\n<p>If using a sponge, dip it into the solution and squeeze the excess out. Use the sponge to carefully brush the weed carefully so that grass or plants are not touched by the acid. Be sure that it does not touch grass because the acid is extremely damaging and can cause harm to the grass.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28186\" src=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/How-Do-I-Use-This-Form-of-Hydrochloric-Acid.jpg\" alt=\"How Do I Use This Form of Hydrochloric Acid\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/How-Do-I-Use-This-Form-of-Hydrochloric-Acid.jpg 640w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/How-Do-I-Use-This-Form-of-Hydrochloric-Acid-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Do_If_I_Accidentally_Spill_Muriatic_Acid\"><\/span><strong>What to Do If I Accidentally Spill Muriatic Acid?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can neutralize muriatic acid by adding baking soda or lime to the solution. Muriatic acid is harmful to plants so you will need to work quickly. It causes chemical burns when it comes into contact with plants. Applying calcium carbonate to a diluted acidic solution will neutralize the acid and help you to avoid brown patches in your yard.<\/p>\n<p>One part of soda to fifty parts water will neutralize the soil. If left untreated, the damaging acid&#8217;s effects remain for several days. You can reduce the damage of a spill if you neutralize the area quickly. If grass comes in contact with muriatic acid, the roots may survive if the solution did not reach down into the ground.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28187\" src=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/What-to-Do-If-I-Accidentally-Spill-Muriatic-Acid.jpg\" alt=\"What to Do If I Accidentally Spill Muriatic Acid\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/What-to-Do-If-I-Accidentally-Spill-Muriatic-Acid.jpg 640w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/What-to-Do-If-I-Accidentally-Spill-Muriatic-Acid-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_Muriatic_Acid_Kill_Roots\"><\/span><strong>Will Muriatic Acid Kill Roots?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28188\" src=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Will-Muriatic-Acid-Kill-Roots.jpg\" alt=\"Will Muriatic Acid Kill Roots\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Will-Muriatic-Acid-Kill-Roots.jpg 640w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Will-Muriatic-Acid-Kill-Roots-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If muriatic acid seeps down into the plant&#8217;s roots, it will kill the roots. The acid will prevent the regrowth of the weeds.<\/p>\n<p>The acid removes the ability of the plant to absorb water and necessary nutrients. It is important to apply enough of the acid to reach the roots and kill the weed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You Might Also Like <a href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/lolium-perenne\/\">Lolium Perenne<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Using_Muriatic_Acid_for_Weed_Control_the_Best_Lawn_Care\"><\/span><strong>Is Using Muriatic Acid for Weed Control the Best Lawn Care?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some homeowners do not want to use this acid on their grass. You must dilute muriatic acid before applying it. All types of grass need a certain soil ph to grow and thrive. Another essential need of grass is eliminating weeds in it before they take over your lawn. Muriatic acid is an effective way to treat weed problems.<\/p>\n<p>With careful application, you can avoid chemical burns and not come into contact with the solution on your clothing or skin.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You Might Also Like <a href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/watering-the-lawn\/\">Watering The Lawn<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_It_Safer_for_Professional_Lawn_Care_Companies_to_Use_Muriatic_Acid\"><\/span><strong>Is It Safer for Professional Lawn Care Companies to Use Muriatic Acid?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many gardeners believe that muriatic acid shouldn&#8217;t be used by non-professionals. This is probably related to the possibility of harming plants and soil plus the risk of harm to the person using this solution. Children and pets must stay off the grass for some time to avoid being exposed to muriatic acid.<\/p>\n<p>Most commercial landscaping companies use safer weed killers than muriatic acid. Their products may require avoiding recently treated lawns for only a short time.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28189\" src=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Is-It-Safer-for-Professional-Lawn-Care-Companies-to-Use-Muriatic-Acid.jpg\" alt=\"Is It Safer for Professional Lawn Care Companies to Use Muriatic Acid\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Is-It-Safer-for-Professional-Lawn-Care-Companies-to-Use-Muriatic-Acid.jpg 640w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Is-It-Safer-for-Professional-Lawn-Care-Companies-to-Use-Muriatic-Acid-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Muriatic_Acid_Affect_the_Soil\"><\/span><strong>Does Muriatic Acid Affect the Soil?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yes, muriatic acid affects the soil by altering its ph. If you experience muriatic acid damage to grass, shrubs, or plants, you may need to replant them. Check the ph level first or the newly planted grass or trees may turn brown.<\/p>\n<p>You can check the acidity of your soil with kits sold at your garden store. Some areas have universities or other institutions that will check it for you.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28190\" src=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Does-Muriatic-Acid-Affect-the-Soil.jpg\" alt=\"Does Muriatic Acid Affect the Soil\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Does-Muriatic-Acid-Affect-the-Soil.jpg 640w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Does-Muriatic-Acid-Affect-the-Soil-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Muriatic_Acid_Safe_for_the_Environment\"><\/span><strong>Is Muriatic Acid Safe for the Environment?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Environmentalists say that muriatic acid is not good for the environment or for people, animals, or the soil. One concern is that it can drip underground and affect plants and animal life there. Another possibility is an accidental muriatic acid spill.<\/p>\n<p>There are safer products to use in your yard, but they may not be as effective as muriatic acid. It is best for the environment to use weed killers that act without contaminating the soil.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Safely_Use_Muriatic_Acid_in_Your_Yard\"><\/span><strong>How to Safely Use Muriatic Acid in Your Yard<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Anyone who wants to eliminate weeds after many attempts using other products might try muriatic acid to conquer the problem. By using the right equipment and safety gear, you can have a successful endeavor.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of how careful you are with this chemical, a spill is possible. Murtriac acid is a strong corrosive that must be used with caution when applying it to your lawn as a herbicide. It is an effective weed killer, but you must first dilute it so it doesn&#8217;t harm nearby plants.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Gardening_Uses_for_Muriatic_Acid\"><\/span><strong>Other Gardening Uses for Muriatic Acid<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you want to intentionally remove certain plants from your landscaping, such as climbing vines or plants, you can use muriatic acid to do this. Spraying muriatic acid is usually the easiest way to remove unwanted plants.<\/p>\n<p>This acid is useful in landscaping when unwanted weeds grow on rocks, and it is even used as a food additive!<\/p>\n<p><strong>You Might Also Like <a href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/seeding-the-lawn\/\">How to Seed the Lawn<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Should_I_Do_with_Leftover_Muriatic_Acid_Solution\"><\/span><strong>What Should I Do with Leftover Muriatic Acid Solution?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you are done using the muriatic acid, do not pour it down the drain. It can eat away metal and may harm your plumbing. The best way to dispose of the leftover solution is to pour it into your swimming pool if you have one. This will dilute the acid and you can adjust the ph level range of the pool.<\/p>\n<p>Another method is to take leftover solutions to a hazardous waste facility. You can also use the diluted form to clean your toilet.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28191\" src=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/What-Should-I-Do-with-Leftover-Muriatic-Acid-Solution.jpg\" alt=\"What Should I Do with Leftover Muriatic Acid Solution\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/What-Should-I-Do-with-Leftover-Muriatic-Acid-Solution.jpg 640w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/What-Should-I-Do-with-Leftover-Muriatic-Acid-Solution-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Will Muriatic Acid Kill Weeds?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes, muriatic acid eliminates weeds from your lawn. 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