Driveways & Concrete, Like New Again
A garden hose can't touch years of embedded dirt, mildew, leaf tannins, and oil. Our commercial surface cleaner gives an even, stripe-free finish across every flat surface around your home.
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An Even, Swirl-Free Finish
A handheld wand leaves "zebra stripes." We use a rotating surface cleaner that delivers consistent pressure edge to edge, so your concrete comes out uniformly clean, no streaks, no missed spots.
Concrete is the one part of your property where real pressure belongs, it's a hard, porous surface, not delicate siding. The skill isn't power; it's control. Even coverage, the right tip, and the right cleaning agents are what separate a professional result from a striped, half-clean DIY job.
- Driveways, sidewalks, walkways & steps
- Patios, pool decks & paver stones
- Oil, rust, mildew & leaf-stain treatment
- Optional sealing to keep it cleaner, longer
What's Actually on Your Concrete
Around here, concrete collects a specific set of stains. Each one needs its own treatment, not just more pressure.
Red clay & rust
The Piedmont's iron-rich red clay tracks onto concrete and stains it orange, and irrigation water and fertilizer leave rust. Both are mineral stains that need a dissolving treatment, not brute force.
Oil, grease & tannins
Driveway oil drips and the brown tannin stains from fallen leaves and acorns soak into the pores. We pre-treat these hot spots so the wash actually lifts them.
Algae & efflorescence
Shaded, damp concrete grows slick green algae, and the white, powdery efflorescence that rises through the slab needs the right approach to clear safely.
Pre-Treat, Clean, Then Protect
Pressure alone is only half the job. The order of operations is what gets a slab genuinely clean instead of just wet:
- Pre-treat the stains. Degreasers on oil, rust remover on mineral stains, and a cleaning agent on organic growth, applied before we ever pull the trigger.
- Surface-clean evenly. The rotating cleaner sweeps the slab at uniform pressure, so there are no stripes and no etching from lingering in one spot.
- Post-treat & rinse. A final rinse clears the joints and edges a wand would miss, and we flush any cleaning agents off your landscaping.
- Seal, if you want it. An optional sealer repels future stains and makes the next cleaning easier, handy on porous concrete that drinks up red clay.
Why "Just Use Acid" Is Risky
The internet loves to recommend pouring muriatic acid on a stained driveway. It can work, but the wrong dilution etches and whitens the surface permanently, damages nearby plants and metal, and is genuinely dangerous to handle. Professional rust and mineral treatments are formulated to dissolve the stain without eating the concrete. If you'd rather not gamble your slab on a hardware-store chemistry experiment, that's exactly what we're for, and we go deeper on this in our guide to red clay and rust stains.
Concrete Cleaning Pricing
Concrete cleaning starts at $99. Your price tracks the size and the stains, nothing hidden.
Square footage
A short walkway is quick; a long, wide driveway plus a patio is a bigger job. Area is the main driver of the price.
Stain type & severity
A light surface wash costs less than heavy rust, deep oil, or red-clay treatment, which need extra products and dwell time.
Surface & sealing
Pavers and stamped concrete need more care than a plain slab, and optional sealing is an add-on that pays off over time.
Best value: bundle your driveway with a house wash for $279 and save 15% in a single visit.
Driveway & Concrete FAQ
Can you remove red clay and rust stains from concrete?
Often, yes. Red clay and rust are mineral stains that plain pressure won't shift, they need a targeted rust-and-mineral treatment that dissolves the iron oxide so it can be rinsed away. Very old, deeply set stains may lighten rather than vanish, and we'll set honest expectations before we start.
Why does my driveway have stripes after a previous cleaning?
Those "zebra stripes" come from cleaning with a handheld wand, which applies uneven pressure and misses overlaps. We use a rotating surface cleaner that holds consistent pressure across the whole slab, so the finish is even edge to edge.
Will pressure washing remove oil stains?
Fresh oil and grease usually clean up well with a degreaser and hot-spot treatment before the wash. Old oil that has soaked deep into the concrete may only lighten, because it has penetrated below the surface. We treat the spot directly and tell you what's realistic.
Is sealing the concrete worth it?
For many homeowners, yes. A sealer applied after cleaning helps repel oil, water, and stains and makes future cleanings easier, especially useful on a porous driveway that picks up red clay. It's an optional add-on, not something we push.
How often should I have my driveway cleaned?
Once a year keeps most Triad driveways looking sharp and stops organic growth from getting a foothold. Shaded concrete under trees, or high-traffic surfaces, may benefit from a clean every spring as the pollen and algae season winds down.
Can you clean pavers without blasting out the joint sand?
Yes. Pavers need a more controlled approach than a poured slab so we don't strip the jointing sand. We clean them at the right pressure and can re-sand the joints afterward if needed to keep them stable and weed-resistant.
Bring Back Your Concrete
Pair it with a house wash and save 15%. Free quotes across the Piedmont Triad. Cleaning the whole exterior? Add roof soft washing for a full refresh.