Plain Concrete Maintenance (With Broomed or Textured Finish)

Concrete Maintenance Video

Length: 02:21
Overview of how to clean and maintain concrete surfaces.

Routine Maintenance

Keep the surface free of debris by sweeping it with a broom or leaf blower or rinsing with a garden hose. To remove stubborn dirt, such as tire marks, leaf stains and grease spots, follow these general cleaning recommendations.

Although water alone can remove dirt from concrete, cleaning chemicals followed by power washing and scrubbing may be needed to remove tough stains. Here are tips for:

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Special Care Requirements

Concrete pavements exposed to heavy vehicle traffic and weather extremes are particularly vulnerable to premature wear and deterioration. Periodic sealing is the best way to protect your concrete from moisture penetration, freeze-thaw conditions, deicing chemicals and abrasion (see An Introduction to Sealers).

Also follow this advice for:

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