Keep Your Concrete Clean and Beautiful All Year
Thanks to its porous nature, keeping concrete free of stains from algae, mold, and mildew can feel overwhelming. It’s essential to protect concrete from this growth, along with dirt and grime. Not only are growth and staining unsightly, but they can actually destroy your concrete. Follow tips from an expert concrete service provider to keep your concrete clean and beautiful all year:
Do clean your concrete once per year as needed.
Whether it’s removing algae from your walkway or oil stains from the driveway, it’s important to properly clean concrete about once per year. Stains that sit on concrete become harder to remove over time. Lichen, moss, mold, and algae are not only unattractive but can also make surfaces slippery and dangerous.
Don’t simply pressure-wash concrete
Be careful with your pressuring washer. Incorrect pressure washing forces water into cracks and crevasses, which can break up the naturally occurring surface finish that protects concrete. It can also force spores and grow deeper into those holes — along with a bit of water — to create a nice habitat for unwanted growth. This often results in algae, mold, and mildew stains returning even faster than before. Consider a soft wash for less abrasive cleaning. Choose a cleaner best suited to the stains you are looking to remove. Apply, brush if directed, and then soft wash away.
Be aware that concrete is a very porous surface
When cleaning concrete, it’s important to use enough cleaner to heavily saturate the surface. You may notice the concrete barely looks damp after just a few minutes. If this happens, apply more cleaner to get into the naturally occurring nooks and crannies. For concrete with a large amount of growth or has been neglected for several years, it may take more than one cleaning to return the original look of the concrete.
If you are looking for a concrete service in Poulsbo, WA that is focused on providing quality results, then you can’t go wrong with hiring AND Concrete. Call me on (360) 979-6578 to know more about my services.