5 TIPS TO KEEP PAVERS CLEAN

Pavers are low maintenance. Keep your paver walkway or patio clean with regular sweeping and some soap and water. Use a sealer to keep pavers looking like new.

1. Sweep pavers with a broom

Grab a broom and sweep the dirt and debris off your paving stones as often as you can, and especially if it looks like rain. When leaves or other debris get wet they can stain pavers, leading to additional clean-up later on.

2. Rinse off pavers with water

Use your hose and an attachment to rinse off your pavers. This will remove most of the dirt and grime that remains after a thorough sweeping. You normally don’t need to pressure wash them. (But if you have problems like moild or moss due to standing water, pressure washing can help).

3. Create a paver cleaning solution

Stubborn stains on your pavers? Take a bucket and fill it with water and dish soap. These simple ingredients make a cleaning solution that you can use to wash away stains. Grab a rag or sponge, dip it in the solution, and apply some elbow grease to clean the spot. (The only thing this won’t clean is oil. For that you will need an oil remover).

4. Apply paver sealer Keep your paving stones looking new by applying a sealer. This should be done on clean, dry pavers, and you can apply it once a year or every other year. The top coat of sealant prevents dirt and stains from penetrating through the stone. It provides a nice shine and makes it easier to clean your pavers.

After applying sealer, you can keep them clean and remove stains with water only.

5. Replace your pavers If one of your pavers is damaged or severely stained, you can replace it without disturbing the stones around it. Installing paver stones can be done in only a couple of hours to restore that brand-new look.

If your paving stones are looking tired and dated, consider applying pavers sealer before you think about replacing them.