Six Tips for Concrete Maintenance

21 Dec Six Tips for Concrete Maintenance

Pressure washing is the best way to clean and maintain all types of outdoor concrete surfaces. Pavers, block walls, and slabs all require different types of concrete maintenance. You can count on Acme Pressure Wash to get the job done right! We offer concrete maintenance for residential driveways, walkways, foundations, patios, and swimming pools. We also service commercial parking lots, parking garages, loading docks, fountains, and courtyards.

Six Tips for Concrete Maintenance:

#1: Driveways

Pressure washing a driveway will remove dirt and debris as well as buildup from smoke, exhaust, and pollutants. We can eliminate years of stains from paint, oil, grease, and tire marks and make your driveway look brand new. Residential driveways will probably only need professional pressure washing about once a year. Commercial and industrial driveways will require more frequent maintenance.

#2: Parking Lots and Garages

Clean parking lots discourage littering, vandalism, weeds, insects, and rodents. Pressure washing is also the best way to prepare for resurfacing or new striping. New paint and new concrete both adhere better and last longer when applied to a clean surface. Large parking lots, parking garages, loading docks, and airplane hangars all need professional pressure washing maintenance on a regular schedule. 

#3: Block Walls

Maintain your concrete foundations and block walls with professional pressure washing every year or two. Pressure washing is the best way to remove old paint, overspray, rust stains, and grimy buildup of all kinds. Professional pressure washing is the best way to prepare concrete walls for new exterior paint or clean up the construction site at your new build.

#4: Sidewalks and Courtyards

Ensure that your outdoor seating areas are spotless and sanitized with regular professional pressure washing. Professional pressure washing uses high heat and force to penetrate porous surfaces like cement and kill all types of germs. Help prevent Covid-19 and other health hazards by keeping your entrance, sidewalks, and outdoor surfaces clean and disinfected. Sealing your concrete patio, courtyard, walkways, and sidewalks will make them easier to keep clean and prevent dirty buildup.

#5: Pools 

Concrete pools need to be cleaned and sealed about once a year. Sealants protect concrete from the fading, cracking, and deterioration caused by weather and sun exposure. Coating your concrete with a protective seal repairs surface damage, improves the appearance of your concrete, and makes it easier to keep clean. Concrete sealants not only prevent water damage, they can also make your home safer. Adding anti-slip protection in pool areas is always a good idea. 

#6: Fountains

Cleaning and sealing your concrete fountain will extend its lifespan and protect it from all types of damage. You should deep-clean fountains with professional pressure washing at least once a year. Pressure washing can remove mold and algae as well as mineral stains from hard water. Sealants help prevent the sparring, cracking, and fading as well as mineral buildup. Applying a sealant will also repair any cracks and flaking caused by sun damage, and prevent further deterioration.

Contact Us

For concrete maintenance in Arizona, call Acme Pressure Wash today! We offer pressure washing and concrete sealing services to both commercial and residential customers. We offer great rates for one-time cleanings and discounts on quarterly, monthly, and weekly service contracts. Call Acme at 602-373-1515 to request your free estimate today.

Photo by Francesca Grima on Unsplash used with permission under Creative Commons license for commercial use 12/13/2020.