Dangers of Pressure Cleaning Pavers

Pavers are a concrete mixture with millions of pieces of tiny sand and other aggregates. Over time dirt, mold and other stains can discolor stone and cause an eyesore Unfortunately, the coarse blend used to make pavers makes it easy for particles to stick to the surface. Usually we clean hard surfaces with high PSI blasts of water, but that can erode pavers, damage mortar and leave lines. When cleaning pavers we take extra precautions not to cause damage!

How to Clean Pavers

At Silverback Pressure Washing we know when cleaning pavers, two things can happen: They either look brand new when your done… …or they need to replacing. Knowing how to clean brick and stone pavers is key to a great looking back yard! The bottom line is you need experience and the right gear.

First, make sure to use a lower pressure stream. Using a high pressure stream of water is an easy way to erode the stone and cause irreversible damage.

Second, try a push pressure washer instead of a wand. Walk behind models provide a more even clean and help avoid lines! Third, choose a wide angle nozzle instead of a straight nozzle. Wide angle nozzles spread the water stream over a larger surface area and cause less damage.

Finally, try to hold the wand further from the cleaning surface than normal. By holding the nozzle angled, and at least 12 inches from the ground you can decrease pressure and damage.

Concrete Pave Maintenance Tips

At Silverback Pressure Washing we know preventative maintenance is the best way to keep pavers clean. Try washing your paving stone with a broom and hose at least once a month. Regular cleaning is an easy way to wash away particles before they set into the stone.

If you notice mud after a heavy rain try to clean it off as soon as possible!

FAQ

Q: Can I clean Pavers with Baking Soda?
A: Yes! Try mixing a 1/2 cup per gallon of water and lightly washing with a garden hose.

Q: Is Oxygen Bleach safe to use on pavers?
A: Yes! Oxygen Bleach and a brush can clean off mold and algae!

When you own or manage a commercial building like restaurant, office complex or auto dealership dirt, mold and other build up can sneak up on you in places you might not expect!

While you may have your employees or cleaning staff regularly clean the bath room, show room, reception and office area rarely is your cleaning crew going to touch places with hard to remove stains!

These build ups and can ruin the exterior of your building by permanently staining hard surfaces, forcing you to make costly repairs down the road and lose customers!

A Clean Building

When a customer or client is visiting your store or office you only have one chance to make a first impression. Just because you have the best prices and service customers can be turned away by graffiti, mold and other eyesores on the exterior of your building. Luckily, commercial pressure washing can clean away almost any problem!

Save Money and your Brand

Every company works hard to build and protect their brand. Dirt build ups can stain stone and brick exteriors, turning a small cleaning job into a major construction project down the line if left uncleaned.

Many people are surprised to learn that mold and mildew can grow into the pores on brick and stone, becoming almost impossible to remove! Regular pressure washing can blast away build up and keep your hard exterior surfaces looking like the day you opened!

Commercial Cleaning

Everyone knows the longer a stain sits the harder it is to clean. By scheduling quarterly parking lot and exterior cleanings with the commercial team at Silverback Pressure Washing you can protect and prevent problems down the road.

Many building go for years without exterior cleaning, and the results show! Mismanaged building cause tenant turnover and loss of business, don’t let exterior stains and build up drive away your business!