Cleaning a Cement Patio by the Best Residential House Cleaning and Maid Service in Northbrook, IL.

Cleaning a Cement Patio by the Best Residential House Cleaning and Maid Service in Northbrook, IL. Patio’s can accumulate dirt, debris, and mildew, over the winter months. With following these simple cleaning tips, you can have a beautiful, welcoming patio to enjoy, throughout the spring and summer months, says the Most Thorough and Best Residential House Cleaning and Maid Service in Northbrook, IL., Dial-A-Maid.  

The first thing to do is to remove all the plants, and furniture from the cement patio. Sweep and remove all the debris and accumulated dirt. Remove all the weeds that have grown in between the cracks or the edges of the cement.

For lightly soiled patios, mix a solution of equal parts bleach and water. Add ¼ cup of dishwashing soap detergent and put it into a spray bottle. Spray onto the cement patio liberally and let it sit for about ½ hours. Take a stiff, nylon brush and scrub the cement patio well. Do not use a metallic brush, as this will leave metal bits in the cement and will cause rust and stains to accrue, says the Most Thorough Residential House Cleaning and Maid Service in Northbrook, IL., Dial-A-Maid.

Protect your flower beds from the bleach solution by place a plastic sheet over them. Instead of bleach, Oxi-clean is an option, that is a lot milder and safer option, says the Most Environment Residential House Cleaning and Maid Service in Northbrook, IL., Dial-A-Maid.

For heavily soiled cement patios, use full strength vinegar, about ½ cup of Baking Soda and 1/8 cup of dishwashing liquid. Spray it onto the cement patio. Leave it set for at least 30 minutes. Then scrub it off with a nylon brush.

If you still have left over mildew, then you might need to rent a pressure washer and power wash the cement patio. This will remove all dirt, mildew, and mold. Be sure to use eyewear and protective gloves, when using the pressure washer, says the Most Thorough Residential House Cleaning and Maid Service in Northbrook, IL., Dial-A-Maid.

Once clean, protect your cement patio from future stains by sealing it with a concrete sealer.

Call Dial-A-Maid, 847-869-6243, or visit www. Dial-A-Maid.com, for the Best and Most Thorough Residential House Cleaning and Maid Service in Northbrook, IL., servicing the whole North Shore and North West Suburbs of Chicago, IL.