How to Clean Grout Residue From Pavers

Landscape pavers are an excellent material to install as a garden path or patio, and if grout is used between the pavers the result is a maintenance free area which no weeds can infiltrate. When grout is dripped or smeared onto the pavers and not cleaned up immediately; the result is an unsightly glob or residue which ruins the uniform look of the pavers. While tedious, it's not too complicated to clean dried grout from pavers.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Putty knife or chisel
• Hammer
• Wire brush

1. Lay a putty knife or chisel against the lump of dried grout, positioning the putty knife at a 45 degree angle.

2. Strike the handle end of the putty knife sharply with a hammer, taking care not to gouge or chip the paver. The globule of grout will break loose from the paver.

3. Scrub the remaining residue of dried grout using a wire brush in a brisk back-and-forth motion. This will lift the whitish film of grout that is left.

4. Rinse the pavers to remove all loosened grout and allow to air dry.

5. Examine the dried pavers for any spots of grout you may have missed. Repeat the process for all droplets and smears of grout that may remain.

Tips & Warnings

• Always wear eye protection when using chiseling tools.

References

• The Paving Expert