How to clean a concrete patio?

Your concrete patio is an extension of your indoor living room.

On sunny days, you enjoy having lunch there, reading in the shade or relaxing when a delicate breeze brushes your face.

But with time, pollution and the vagaries of the changing weather, the terrace is put to the test.

To keep it in its original state for the longest time, frequent and light maintenance is recommended.

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What natural products should be used to clean a concrete terrace?

• Baking soda

This small white powder, not harmful to the environment, works wonders when it comes to cleaning.

And it proves it once again when it comes to concrete surfaces.

Mix half a coffee cup of baking soda in a liter of water and rub with a sponge then rinse with clear water.

The grains will have the effect of removing, like sandpaper, dust, grease and make the entire cleaned part smooth.

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• soda crystals

The effectiveness is the same as for baking soda but the crystals are more powerful if the terrace is clogged in a deeper way.

Added to hot water, they will loosen the blackened soil.

• black soap

To restore your terrace to its original colours, there is nothing better than a capful of black soap diluted in a liter of water before rubbing the surface in question with a broom.

Marseille soap can also be used.

Advice

Avoid the use of bleach and ammonia which may damage the concrete.

How to remove mold from a concrete patio?

Apply a solution of detergent added to lukewarm water then scrub until the mold disappears.

Then, wipe the area in question with a rag to remove any micro-residues of mold that may have remained.

For optimal efficiency, make sure that the entire cleaned part is completely dry after this operation.

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How to remove stains from a concrete patio?

• With white vinegar

White vinegar has the advantage of being an economical product (about €0.50 per litre), not harmful to the environment and effective in removing rust, mold, food, wine and mud stains.

You can dilute the equivalent of a glass in a liter of water then rub, before rinsing with clear water.

• With a high-pressure cleaner

If despite the previous solutions the result is not there, it will be necessary to opt for the high pressure cleaner.

However, its use must remain exceptional so as not to damage the concrete.

Advice

Whatever the product used, rinse with clear water so that the residue does not dry on the concrete.