How to clean a patio including slabs, concrete and pavers

PATIOS can require a deep and thorough clean so understanding how to do the job properly can make all the difference.

Don’t worry, it won’t necessarily need you to break out some expensive high-end equipment, but prepare to get scrubbing in the garden.

How to clean a patio

Before you start the patio cleaning process, make sure you have the following gear with you.

What you’ll need:

• Bucket and warm water
• Garden broom
• Brush
• Pressure washer (not essential)

Once you’re ready to get started, start clearing out the area and make sure there is no debris or random junk cluttering the patio.

Fill a bucket with warm soapy water and start pouring it on the patio, making sure you are generous with the amount applied.

You can use a broom to scrub the area, or a brush for any difficult portions of the patio.

All that is left to do from here is wash away the dirty water.

Using a hose is perfectly fine, though if you have a pressure washer it will make the job a little quicker.

If you still find stains on the patio, then opting to use bleach during the scrubbing stage can help.

Simply repeat the process until it is clean, though in most cases one deep scrub will do the job.

How often should I clean my patio?

The frequency of cleaning your patio will entirely depend on the season, as the weather is the driving force behind how dirty it gets.

• Summer – Less cleaning required, maintain it when guests are over or any spillages
• Autumn – Falling leaves can leave stains if not swept up quickly, so keep on top of it with a broom
• Winter – You may regularly apply de-icer during the winter, but this can lead to decolourisation, so try to be sparing with it
• Spring – Make sure to hose down the patio regularly during this season to avoid build up of general dirt from the winter months before

Overall, it is a good idea to sweep or hose down the patio every few weeks to maintain it and avoid it needing any major cleans later down the road.

Heading into the winter months, expect the patio get get dirtier quicker due to the harsher changes to the weather.