How Do You Clean Stains From A Concrete Sidewalk?
A clean sidewalk is often the first impression visitors have of your home or business. Removing ugly stains from concrete sidewalks can be time consuming but well worth the effort, considering the aesthetic appeal of a clean walkway. Commercial cleaning agents can be combined with absorbent material to effectively clean stains from a concrete sidewalk. Sweep the sidewalk with a push broom to remove dirt, leaves and debris. Spray the sidewalk with a high pressured hose to remove excess dirt and debris missed with the broom. Create a poultice by mixing a cleaning solvent with talc powder, or cut pieces of old newspaper. Cut the newpaper into two inch squares until you have enough to cover the stained area. Organic agents should be used for the cleaning solvent first. If the stain is not successfully eliminated, move on to an oxidizing bleach agent. The link below lists several cleaning agents. Apply the poultice to the stained concrete. The solvent will drain through the poultice and pen
