How to Clean Stone Pavers

Cleaning stone pavers requires only a few items.

Stone pavers provide flooring for driveways, patios, courtyards and garden walkways. Natural stones used for paving include limestone, granite, marble and flagstone. Because stone pavers are outdoors, they are subject to a lot of wear and tear, dirt, grime, oil and other debris. Methods of cleaning stone pavers vary depending on the material of the stone. But if you don't know what the stone is or if you want a general way to clean all pavers, there is a safe and easy method that works on all varieties of stone.

Things You'll Need

• Bucket or pail
• Broom
• Long handled stiff bristle brush
• Dishwashing liquid
• Garden hose (optional)

Instructions

1. Fill a bucket or pail with water, hot or cold. Toss the water on all areas of the stone pavers to get rid of any surface debris.

2. Sweep the stone pavers with a large broom. This removes weeds, grass or dust that remains on the pavers.

3. Fill the bucket with clean water. Add 1-2 tablespoons of dishwashing liquid. Read the label to make certain the product is acid-free.

4. Pour the soapy water on the stone pavers.

5. Scrub the pavers with a long-handled stiff bristle brush. Scrub all areas of the stone pavers once or twice to completely clean the flooring.

6. Fill a bucket or pail with clean water and rinse off the stone pavers. A garden hose also works for rinsing away the soapy water, dirt and grime.

References

• Paving Expert: Cleaning Paving
• Paver Search: Stone Pavers
• Paver Search: Paver Cleaning Procedures