Our Concrete Sidewalk Cleaning Services

At PowerWashCompany.com, we know how to remove the toughest stains from sidewalks quickly and safely. We use professional-grade, environmentally friendly pressure washing cleaning solutions and a waste water recovery system in compliance with The Clean Water Act and other regulations by the Environmental Protection Agency.

Our Sidewalk Cleaning Stain Removal Services

Removing gum from concrete sidewalks is one of the tougher challenges in sidewalk cleaning. The best methods for Chewing gum removal services depend on how much time the gum has had to penetrate the concrete. Gum that was left recently has had no time to penetrate concrete; this gum can be removed by covering it with ice, which freezes and solidifies the gum into a workable substance instead of a warm and stringy mess. This substance can then be easily scraped off with a metal putty knife; the entire piece should peel right off the concrete, leaving no residue behind.

However, gum that has turned black, or been compressed into the concrete by people walking on it, requires more advanced cleaning methods the opposite, in fact. Heat! The ideal method of removing this gum is a pressure washer that can heat water to about 200 degrees. This heat melts the gum away while posing no danger to the heat-resistant concrete. This method also removes the need for high water pressure, which can damage concrete surfaces. Indeed, the industry rule is to never use more pressure than you need to clean concrete, as it is more vulnerable to the type of treatment than one would think especially new concrete surfaces. Concrete can take up to 100 years to cure completely, so always begin the cleaning process with hot water and only increased to the least amount of pressure possible to remove the gum.

Our Chewing Gum Removal Services

Flat Surface Cleaning Equipment For Cleaning Concrete And Chewing Gum Removal

To remove chewing gum from sidewalks and other surfaces, PowerWashCompany.com uses custom designed hot water pressure washing equipment like the surface cleaner shown here, and special soaps and detergents that enable us to clean the surface without causing any damage.

Using special 200 degree hot water pressure washers and low pressure, we can safely remove chewing gum and surface dirt while protecting the surface. Our method will also destroy bacteria and viruses that are commonly found in gum, and which may have transferred to the concrete.

By hiring our power washing company for your regular sidewalk cleaning maintenance at your properties, your property will be dirt-free, gum-free, and have a cleaner and healthier overall appearance! You will additionally prevent damage to carpets and other flooring that can result from visitors tracking these substances inside.

Removing Rust Stains From Concrete and Brick Sidewalks

Rust stains are another problem we can perform with sidewalk cleaning. A lot of things can cause rust stains. Nails, exposed steel fasteners and brackets, steel legs on benches, tables, or chairs, flower pots and other metal items.

If metal is exposed to the weather, it will rust, so make sure any steel items exposed to the elements are coated in a paint or epoxy to avoid them from rusting.

PowerWashCompany.com uses a variety of acid based cleaning solutions from Sun Brite Supply to remove rust and other mineral stains. Products like Brick Clean and F9, are Battery Acid Restoration Cleaners which slowly dissolves the rust and mineral deposits using chemistry.

Our Concrete Sidewalk Cleaning Procedures:

Using professional grade cleaners and hot water pressure washing equipment, PowerWashCompany.com will clean the concrete walkways in front of the building to remove gum, surface dirt, mold, and mildew. Our process has been refined over 30 years of business, and is described below.

• Block off the work area with caution tape as needed for safety.
• Sweep or blow off all surfaces to remove trash and loose dirt.
• Wet down the concrete sidewalks facade and all adjacent areas with water
• Cover nearby plants as needed with waterproof tarps.
• Pre-treat stained areas with bio-degradable cleaners at 30 PSI to 40 PSI.
• Apply bio-degradable cleaners to the rest of surfaces to be cleaned, as needed.
• Clean all surfaces using flat surface cleaners at 2000 PSI to 3000 PSI, and up to 250-degree water.
• Rinse off concrete sidewalks.
• Remove tarps, rinse down plants and surfaces adjacent to the work area and perform final quality inspection of cleaned surfaces.

Sidewalk Cleaning Cautions

Note: Some stains may not come completely clean without risking damage to the concrete. Old gum, for example, may leave behind an oil deposit inside the concrete. PowerWashCompany.com will always attempt to remove all stains during our sidewalk cleaning process, but will not risk using strong acids, hazardous chemicals, or high pressure methods that may damage the surfaces.
Note: PowerWashCompany.com will not be held liable for any damage already on the surfaces; damaged personal property left in the area; or interior building leaks resulting from open windows, faulty window or door seals, seams or cracks in the building exterior, or electrical fixtures.
Note: All sidewalk cleaning is performed in compliance with the Federal Clean Water Act regulations by using water reclamation systems to prevent water from entering the storm drains or waterways.
Note: All sidewalk cleaning work will be completed in a professional manner by uniformed employees. Areas that are being cleaned will be roped off with caution tape for the safety of pedestrians.
Note: PowerWashCompany.com will use hose bibs or an external water source from the building to perform the sidewalk cleaning.

Call PowerWashCompany.com today at 301-762-9274 for concrete sidewalk cleaning services you can count on!

Training and Certifications

PowerWashCompany.com employees are some of the best trained and certified technicians in North America to ensure that “YOUR PROPERTY” is cleaned correctly and safely without causing any damages!

Benefits of hiring PowerWashCompany.com!

• Low Pressure cleaning methods that safely clean your property.
• Environmentally friendly cleaning solutions to remove stubborn stains.
• Safer equipment to prevent damages and mishaps on your property.
• Reliable on time service within a two hour time frame.
• Better quality as a result of learning the right techniques and methods so you don’t have to Baby-sit our technicians!.
• A Better Price! The training our technicians take and the systems we use increase our quality so the job can be performed faster allowing us to offer a better value.