Don’t use a wire broom or a brush with wire bristles on a stone patio. Wire can scratch the stone. Make sure not to use any cleaners that advise against using limestone. For even better results, try removing the debris with a broom before scrubbing with soap. Repeat the process on the next day if the patio is still dirty.
Mop the area afterwards to help remove the excess water and vinegar.
Spray the pressure washer across the joints and not up and down the joints. Make sure not to use a pressure washer too often on the stone patio because it can hurt the stone. Only use a pressure washer once per season to protect the integrity of your stone.
Scrub the first section with a brush while letting the second section sit on the stone. Rinse the first section before scrubbing the second section.
Use thin, plain bleach for this. Don’t use bleach that has added detergents and other chemicals. These thicker formulas with added ingredients don’t clean as well and may clump on the stone. Just buy basic bleach. Bleach can kill plants if the solution touches it.
Rinse the paste with clean water.
Sand can also help bugs from raising between the stones and making their way through the patio to your house.
You mix this solution with water and spray it on the stone. Follow the directions on the bottle to mix the proper ratio of solution to water. This should be done every four months. You can find patio and stone surface protector solution at home improvement stores.
Use on sunny dry days. Rain, cool, cloudy days don’t yield the same results.
