How to Clean a Stone Patio
Scrub the stone with dish soap., Soak in vinegar to get rid of stubborn dirt., Use a pressure washer on tough grime.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Scrub the stone with dish soap.
Dish detergent works well for a basic cleaning.
Mix a couple of drops of dish soap with warm water in a large bucket.
Use a push broom with thick, tough bristles to apply the soap to the stone.
Push the broom over the stone until it’s covered in suds, then rinse with water.Don’t use a wire broom or a brush with wire bristles on a stone patio.
Wire can scratch the stone.
Make sure not to use any cleaners that advise against using on limestone. -
Step 2: Soak in vinegar to get rid of stubborn dirt.
Mix distilled white vinegar with water in a spray bottle.
Add less water for a stronger solution to help with deep stains.
Spray the vinegar solution over the stone and let it sit for half an hour.
Then scrub with a nylon brush.Mop the area afterwards to help remove the excess water and vinegar. , Use the nozzle setting so the water sprays in a fan instead of a jet.
Stand a few feet away from the stone with the pressure washer so you don’t break off part of the stone or causing it to flake.
A pressure washer can clean basic dirt and grime off the stone.Spray the pressure washer across the joints and not up and down the joints.
Make sure not to use a pressure washer too often on the stone patio because it can hurt the stone.
Only use a pressure washer once per season to protect the integrity of your stone. -
Step 3: Use a pressure washer on tough grime.
Detailed Guide
Dish detergent works well for a basic cleaning.
Mix a couple of drops of dish soap with warm water in a large bucket.
Use a push broom with thick, tough bristles to apply the soap to the stone.
Push the broom over the stone until it’s covered in suds, then rinse with water.Don’t use a wire broom or a brush with wire bristles on a stone patio.
Wire can scratch the stone.
Make sure not to use any cleaners that advise against using on limestone.
Mix distilled white vinegar with water in a spray bottle.
Add less water for a stronger solution to help with deep stains.
Spray the vinegar solution over the stone and let it sit for half an hour.
Then scrub with a nylon brush.Mop the area afterwards to help remove the excess water and vinegar. , Use the nozzle setting so the water sprays in a fan instead of a jet.
Stand a few feet away from the stone with the pressure washer so you don’t break off part of the stone or causing it to flake.
A pressure washer can clean basic dirt and grime off the stone.Spray the pressure washer across the joints and not up and down the joints.
Make sure not to use a pressure washer too often on the stone patio because it can hurt the stone.
Only use a pressure washer once per season to protect the integrity of your stone.
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