Raimondi Anti-Foam Grout Cleaner for the Berta Sponge Machine

This 500ml Raimondi anti-foaming liquid is formulated for use with the Raimondi Berta grout cleaning machine, including when cleaning heavy latex-modified grouts where foaming can be a nuisance. Add it to the water in the Berta’s tank to help prevent foam building up as the sponge machine cleans paving or tile grout. It’s a useful extra for landscapers, tilers and builders who want to keep the wash process under control.

Buying for the right machine? This is the anti-foam product for the Raimondi Berta, not the Pergo SWM680. For an SWM680 or SWM680P, choose Pergo Foamstop De-Foaming Agent 500ml or the 1 litre Foamstop bottle instead.

How to use it

Add 5ml of Raimondi anti-foaming liquid per 1 litre of water in the Berta ADV water tank, then replenish as necessary. The supplied dosage information also gives a range of ½–1 fl oz per gallon; because gallon measures can differ, use the 5ml-per-litre metric dose as your clear starting point. The amount needed can depend on the grout you’re using. Change the water regularly as you work: the existing guidance suggests every 40–75m², depending on the grout and joint size. Follow the machine’s usual instructions too.

At a glance

• Raimondi anti-foaming liquid for the Berta ADV sponge machine, including heavy latex-modified grout clean-up.
• This page sells the 500ml bottle. Product information also mentions a 100ml size; this page does not offer it.
• The current bottle was previously listed as 400ml.
• Dosage: 5ml per litre of water, adjusted as needed for the grout.
• Existing guidance says one bottle can fill approximately eight Berta water tanks; actual usage depends on tank fills and dosage.
• For landscapers, tilers and builders cleaning grout from patios, paving and tiled surfaces.

What does the Berta sponge machine do?

The Berta ADV Sponge Machine is compact and transportable, fitting neatly in a car boot. Its continuous sponge roller cleans up cement- or epoxy-resin-based grout from paving and tiles, indoors or outdoors. It can be used on porcelain, natural stone and man-made tiles, including smaller areas. Used correctly, it helps clean the surface without pulling newly laid grout from the joints.

The Berta can help clean up paving grout such as Fuga Pave, Flowpoint, Larsen FJM and Marshalls Pavepoint on newly laid patios. The machine does the grout cleaning; this liquid helps with foaming in its water tank and is not itself a grout or cement residue remover.

Raimondi Anti-Foaming Grout Cleaner FAQs

1. What is Raimondi Anti-Foaming Grout Cleaner used for?

It helps prevent foam from building up in the water tank of your Berta ADV Sponge Machine, particularly when cleaning heavy latex-modified grouts. Add it to the water at the stated dosage to help keep the water under control while you clean grout from newly laid patios, paving and tiled surfaces.

2. Can I use Raimondi Anti-Foam with the Berta ADV Sponge Machine?

Yes. This anti-foaming liquid is designed for the Raimondi Berta Sponge Machine. It’s handy when cleaning paving grout and helps reduce unwanted foam in the machine’s water tank while you work.

3. How much Raimondi Anti-Foaming Liquid should I use?

Start with 5ml per 1 litre of water in the Berta tank and replenish as necessary. The amount required can vary with the grout you’re using, so check the product and machine instructions. The supplied alternative dosage is ½–1 fl oz per gallon, but the metric instruction avoids confusion over different gallon measures. This is different from the Pergo Foamstop dose.

4. How big is the bottle, and how many times can I use it?

This page sells the 500ml bottle; product information also mentions a 100ml bottle, and older copy described a 400ml bottle. Existing guidance estimates approximately eight Berta tank fills per bottle, but that depends on the tank’s fill volume and the dose you need. It’s a useful product to keep in the van for your next paving job.

5. How often should I change the water in my Berta Sponge Machine?

Our existing guidance suggests changing the water every 40–75m² of paving, depending on the grout and joint size. Keeping it fresh helps you get a clean, consistent finish. Anti-foam doesn’t replace regular water changes.

6. What types of grout can the Berta ADV Sponge Machine clean?

The Berta ADV can clean up cement-based and epoxy resin-based grout from paving and tiles, including porcelain, natural stone and man-made tiles. Examples on the existing machine guidance include Fuga Pave, Flowpoint, Larsen FJM and Marshalls Pavepoint Jointing Grout. Follow the instructions for the particular grout you’re using.

7. Will the Berta Sponge Machine pull fresh grout out of the joints?

The Berta ADV is designed to clean the surface while helping leave newly laid grout joints intact. Its sponge system can make grout clean-up easier and help you get a neat finish without cleaning everything by hand. Follow the grout instructions on cleaning times and technique.

8. Can I use the Berta ADV Sponge Machine indoors and outdoors?

Yes. The compact, portable Berta ADV can be used indoors or outdoors, from patios and paving around a property to indoor tiling. Its size also makes it easier to manoeuvre in smaller areas and transport in a car boot.

9. How much paving can I clean with one bottle of Raimondi Anti-Foam?

Older information for the previous 400ml bottle quoted approximately 200–400m², depending on grout and joint size. That is not a verified coverage figure for today’s 500ml bottle. Coverage varies with water usage, dosage and how often you change the water. Follow the stated 5ml-per-litre starting dose and change water as needed.

10. Where can I buy Raimondi Anti-Foaming Grout Cleaner?

You can order the 500ml bottle directly from us at The Paving Experts. We’re a small, family-run business and we’re happy to help you find the right products for your paving project. If you use a Berta ADV and need advice, get in touch or call 0330 122 1025.

Is this anti-foam for the Pergo SWM680?

No. This bottle is for the Raimondi Berta ADV. For an SWM680 or SWM680P, choose Pergo Foamstop 500ml or Pergo Foamstop 1 litre. The dosing instructions differ between the two products.

Not sure which sponge machine or anti-foam you need? Speak to our team on 0330 122 1025. We’re happy to help you get the right one.

• Brand: Aquacut
• Product Type: Anti-Foam for Berta
• SKU: TPE-ANTFOASOL0B7
• Weight: 0.5 kg / 1.1 lb