How to Clean a Brick Patio
Learn how to easily clean a brick patio with these simple step by step instructions
Cost $20
Equipment
- Broom or Leaf Blower
- Power Washer or Scrubbing Brush
Ingredients
- Borax
- Vinegar
- Oxygenated Bleach
- Muriatic Acid
- Polymeric Sand
- Patio Paver Sealant
Instructions
- Move all your patio furniture and plants aside.
- Sweep debris and remove any weeds.
- Hose off any surface dirt.
- Choose a chemical cleaning agent such as Borax,vinegar, or oxygen bleach to remove tough mildew stains.
- Power wash or scrub by hand with a stiff wire brush.
- Spray a salt and vinegar solution in the cracks to prevent further weed growth.
- Lay down compacted polymeric sand to create a physical barrier to weed growth in the cracks.
- Seal your cleaned bricks with a low glosswater-based sealant