If you are looking to do a paver patio or project on your property you are probably asking yourself what maintenance is involved or how do I clean if they get stained. These are all great questions when it comes to getting an outdoor living project done at your house. Here at affordablepatio.com we try to teach you everything you need to know about paving stones and also answer any questions, including how to clean pavers.

What maintenance is required with paving stones after the product is installed?

There are many reasons why people all over Suffolk county are installing pavers for walkways, patios and driveways because there is little to no maintenance with this product. If you are wondering if you can powerwash your patio. The answer is YES, you are able to power wash but you want to be very careful of the joint lines because you do not want to remove the poly sand. We recommend using a power wash disk on your machine so it evenly washes the pavers. If you want to clean your patio we recommend using simple green. When cleaning just remember to go light on the washing end to make sure you do not damage any of the pavers. For more complete cleaning and sealing pavers, consider professional services. And if you run into a stubborn mess, removing stains from pavers may require specialized cleaning solutions.

What to do when there is a stain on a paver?

This is one reason why pavers are such a great product because you can remove most of the stains and the ones you can’t remove you can simply just remove the paver and install a new one. Also a lot of stains will just weather off in time due to the psi level of a paver and it being on the surface level. Most common stains people ask about are leaf stains, mulch, oil or grease, tire skid marks, mold or mildew and rust. Everyone of these 6 stains can be removed with a little bit of elbow grease and these tips. For leaf stains you can use clorox pro results outdoor bleach make sure you read directions and start with a test area. When it comes to mulch stains you can use 4 scoops of oxyclean to a gallon of hot water and a deck brush and rinse with water. If your patio is in the shade and you start to get mold or mildew you can use oxyclean or pool shock. Use 4 scoops of oxyclean to a gallon of hot water with a deck brush or wet the entire surface and mix ½ lb of pool shock to 4 gallons of water use a deck brush and rinse. If a car or bbq leaks oil or grease on your pavers try to use a rag to soak up any fresh oil or grease. Apply alliance xp oil and grease remover. If your paver has tire marks from a car or lawn mower you can use alliance rubber, paint and tar remover and follow those instructions. You may have a piece of furniture or bbq or something that may have left a rust stain. To remove that you can use alliance rust remover and scrub with a stiff bristle brush. Proper paving stone maintenance is key to keeping your patio looking its best, and knowing how to clean paver stones effectively will help you tackle any stains that arise.

Now that you understand how to clean and maintain your paver patio, walkway or driveway you can see why pavers are such a great product. Proper paver patio maintenance is key to keeping them looking their best. We also provide a link from Cambridge pavers that can answer more questions and example other options(link). We want you to keep in mind that if the stain or damaged paver is not cleanable the faster solution maybe just switch the paver out. This task may take an hour to do and may have better results and this is the reason we leave a few pavers behind just in case you have a problem.