How to clean concrete driveway

1) Zep Driveway and Concrete Cleaner

Zep is a popular driveway cleaner to use with a pressure washer. The product is suitable for concrete, brick, asphalt and paving stones. In a concentrated form, Zep can also be used as a degreaser.

Bleach, Soap, and Water Mixture

Mix one cup of bleach with one cup of powdered laundry detergent, then add 15 cups of hot water. Pour your mixture over your driveway’s dirty areas, such as the parts that contain oil stains. Work your mixture in using a bristle brush and scrub for approximately 20 minutes.

Simply fill a spray bottle with equal parts water and vinegar (or water and baking soda), and add a little bit of liquid dish detergent. Spray the mixture on your concrete surface and let it sit for about 30 minutes. Then scrub and rinse your concrete.

Vinegar does not dissolve concrete itself but can degrade the cement that binds concrete together. As a weak, dilute acid, vinegar will cause only minor damage to concrete but can take the shine off polished surfaces.

Concrete floors are commonly used in basements, patios and garages. Since these areas are prone to dirt, residue, mold or mildew, you should clean them with bleach. Bleach effectively removes many stains, deodorizes and kills mold and mildew when used properly.

General Cleaning for Dirty Cement

In a bucket, combine 1/2 cup baking soda, 1 gallon of hot water, and a good squirt of liquid dish soap. Use a push broom or stiff brush to spread this around and scrub dirty spots. Rinse, and let it dry. For lingering stains, rewet the surface and sprinkle it with oxygenated bleach.

Bleach is safe to use on concrete. When applied to concrete, bleach does not harm the sturdy material. Depending on your cleaning project, you might combine the bleach with detergent, dilute it with water or use it straight.

Often you can remove a brand-new stain with only household cleaner and water. Use a nylon brush to scrub it away. For large spills, apply spill absorbent to the area and let it sit for 24 hours. Then sweep it up the next day.

When urine is introduced to concrete and allowed to dry, the uric acid crystals present in urine bond tightly to the concrete. Unfortunately, these crystals form deep within the pores and capillaries of the concrete since the urine was allowed to soak – sometimes multiple times for days or even months.

Spray the stain with oven cleaner and let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes. Use a stiff brush to scrub the spot. Then, rinse with a hose at its highest pressure. If the stain is still there, repeat the process.

Mix 1/2 cup baking soda to one gallon of water for a gentle cleaning solution. Add 1/8 cup of liquid dish detergent. Spray on patio surface, let sit for 30 minutes, then scrub and rinse. For heavily stained or mildewed patios, you may need a pressure washer.

When oil drips from your car on to your garage floor or your driveway, it can tarnish the look. But getting rid of the stains is very easy with some coke. Just pour a few cans of coke on the stain. There is acid in the coke and it will loosen the stains so that you can easily wash it away.

Then prepare a cleaning solution of one-eighth cup liquid dishwashing detergent, one-half cup baking soda, and one gallon of water. Mix the solution thoroughly before pouring it over the stained area. Use a nylon scrub brush to work the solution into the stain, scrubbing until the marks are gone. Rinse thoroughly.