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Leaf stain removal on fiber reinforced concrete driveway Pszemol 12-30-2006
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Posted by on December 30, 2006, 9:24 pm


Anybody with experience in cleaning stains from rotting leaves left on
the fiber reinforced driveway?

I tried 1800 PSI power wash - did not help.
I tried steel brush with soap - did not work.

What would be the best way to remove them ?

Pszemol.


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Posted by Tom The Great on December 30, 2006, 11:04 pm


On 30 Dec 2006 18:24:53 -0800, Pszemol@PolBox.com wrote:

>Anybody with experience in cleaning stains from rotting leaves left on
>the fiber reinforced driveway?
>
>I tried 1800 PSI power wash - did not help.
>I tried steel brush with soap - did not work.
>
>What would be the best way to remove them ?
>
>Pszemol.

imho:

I found only with time they fade. The tannins seem to penitrate deep
and only sunlight seems to fade them.

Now this is me, I can tollerate them, knowing that they will dissapear
with time. Each fall, my driveway looks like some modern art.

later,

tom @ www.FreelancingProjects.com


Posted by on December 31, 2006, 12:33 am


Try bleach.-Jitney


Posted by thewoodworkersdepot.com on December 31, 2006, 2:38 am


You need to etch the concrete. Use hydrochloric acid or muratic acid
and wash it down. You can usually find directions on how to do an acid
wash if you look for directions on how to prep concrete for painting.
Warning: Be prepared to do the whole thing. Test a small area first and
see how it blends in. The area that is acid washed will be nice and
white.

Good Luck

Steve



Pszemol@PolBox.com wrote:
> Anybody with experience in cleaning stains from rotting leaves left on
> the fiber reinforced driveway?
>
> I tried 1800 PSI power wash - did not help.
> I tried steel brush with soap - did not work.
>
> What would be the best way to remove them ?
>
> Pszemol.


Posted by on December 31, 2006, 8:22 am



thewoodworkersdepot.com wrote:
> You need to etch the concrete. Use hydrochloric acid or muratic acid
> and wash it down. You can usually find directions on how to do an acid
> wash if you look for directions on how to prep concrete for painting.
> Warning: Be prepared to do the whole thing. Test a small area first and
> see how it blends in. The area that is acid washed will be nice and
> white.
>
> Good Luck
>
> Steve
>


I'd try one of the concrete cleaner products available at any of the
home center stores. Usually found in the driveway sealer section.


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