Driveway & Concrete Cleaning
Concrete is one of the few surfaces where higher pressure is the right tool — applied correctly. We use a rotary surface cleaner for an even, stripe-free finish that pulls out the gray buildup you forgot was there. Text a photo for a flat-rate quote.
What builds up on concrete
Concrete is porous, so it collects more than it looks like it does:
- Algae and moss in shaded sections — slippery, and worse near lawn edges and downspouts.
- Oil and fluid drips where vehicles park.
- Rust stains from metal furniture, downspout brackets, or iron in sprinkler water and fertilizer.
- Tire marks and general traffic grime.
- The slow gray-to-grime fade that makes a driveway look a decade older than it is.
Surface cleaner vs. an open wand
Professional concrete cleaning uses a rotary surface cleaner — a spinning bar of jets under a housing that lays down an even pressure field across the slab. That's what produces a uniform, stripe-free finish. An open wand waved by hand leaves the zebra-stripe pattern that often looks worse than the dirt did.
That even finish is the difference between a clean driveway and a striped one, and it's the main reason a professional result beats a rented machine.
Rust and oil need their own treatment
Rust and oil don't come off with water and pressure alone. Rust staining (often from sprinkler overspray or metal contact) calls for a dedicated rust treatment; oil needs a degreaser pre-treatment to break the bond before rinsing. We treat these separately rather than just blasting harder. Heavy, set-in rust and oxidation has its own page — see rust & oxidation removal.
How long it stays clean
Cleaned concrete generally stays looking good for one to three years with normal use. Driveways under tree canopy or right against the lawn come back faster from organic debris. Sealing extends the result significantly — we can advise, though sealing isn't part of the standard cleaning.
Driveway & Concrete Cleaning questions
Why does my driveway have stripes after I cleaned it myself?
Those stripes come from waving a high-pressure wand by hand. A rotary surface cleaner lays down an even pressure field across the whole slab, which is what gives a uniform, stripe-free finish.
Can you get oil and rust stains out of concrete?
Usually, yes — but they need dedicated treatment, not just pressure. Oil needs a degreaser pre-treatment and rust needs a rust remover. Send a photo and we'll tell you what's realistic for your stains.
Patio & Paver Cleaning
Brick, stone, and paver cleaning that protects the joint sand instead of blasting it out.
Rust & Oxidation Removal
Orange sprinkler rust, battery-acid stains, and oxidation — treated with the right chemistry, not brute force.
Full Property Exterior Cleaning
House + roof + drive + walkways + deck in one visit. One crew, one flat-rate number — the highest-ROI option.
See it for yourself. Text a photo.
Get a flat-rate quote for driveway & concrete cleaning — most come back the same afternoon, no site visit required.