DECORATIVE CONCRETE MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Regular washing (every week or two) with a garden hose trigger nozzle to block the penetration of dirt, grime, or stains is required. If a pressure washer is used, do not exceed 1,200psi with a fan-tip nozzle. General stains can customarily be removed with a mild detergent and a stiff nylon bristle broom scrubbing, then hosing off. For the problem cleaning situations, here are a few tips:

Black Rubber Marks

• Thoroughly apply concentrated solution of citrus based cleaner from sprinkler can over entire area affected
• Allow the solution to soak in, but not to dry
• Scrub the area
• Rinse with high pressure nozzle
• Broom water off

This may require repeating for stubborn marks.

Mildew and Algae
Treat this stain early before it has a chance to fully "bloom" and set in deeply.

• Mix 1:1 ratio of water to swimming pool chlorine (NEVER mix chlorine with acid; it can KILL!)
• Apply solution from sprinkler can
• Scrub the area
• Rinse with high pressure nozzle
• Broom water off

This may require a stronger solution and more vigorous scrubbing for deep-set stains.

Grease, Oil, Food, Drink

• Rinse the area with water
• Apply a solution of citrus-based cleaner or quality decreaser
• Lighty scrub the area with stiff nylon bristle broom
• Lighty scrub and rinse thoroughly

Hard Water Deposits

• Rinse the area with water
• Apply Lime Away or a similar product at the recommended solution
• Scrub surface
• Allow the solution to soak in, but not dry
• Lighty scrub and rinse thoroughly

Rust

Rinse the area with water

Apply Iron Out or a similar product at the recommended solution

Scrub surface

Allow the solution to soak in, but not dry

Lighty scrub and rinse thoroughly