How to Remove Stains From Leaves on Concrete

Leaves can create stains on concrete over time.

Although autumn can be a beautiful and invigorating season, fallen leaves can leave unsightly stains on your concrete. Over time, leaves that come to rest on concrete surfaces can create stains once the organic matter in the leaves begins to decompose. If you want to keep your patio, driveway and walkways free from leaf stains, you can remove these blemishes with a few key cleaning ingredients.

Things You'll Need

• Water
• Hose
• Oxygen bleach
• Scrub brush
• Pressure washer

Instructions

1. Spray down the area with water using your water hose.

2. Sprinkle a powdered oxygen bleach over the stained area and let it soak in for about 10 minutes.

3. Scrub the stains with a scrub brush that has stiff, nylon bristles. Use circular motions to scrub.

4. Rinse the area thoroughly using as much water pressure as possible. If you have access to a pressure washer, that can be more effective than a regular water hose.

Tips & Warnings

• Remove leaf stains as soon as possible from concrete. The longer the stains set in, the more difficult they will be to remove.

References

• Concrete Network: How to Remove Leaf Stains from Concrete