Why does my concrete look striped after cleaning?

Almost always a handheld wand held at inconsistent height and speed. It is very hard to fix afterwards — the only real remedy is a full even re-clean with a surface cleaner.

Should I seal concrete after cleaning?

It helps on driveways and outdoor entertaining areas — sealed concrete resists oil and stays cleaner longer. It needs redoing every three to five years, so it is a maintenance commitment.

Can you clean exposed aggregate?

Yes, at lower pressure so stones are not dislodged from the matrix. It comes up very well because the texture holds dirt that a wash releases all at once.

Concrete cleaning in Melbourne

Concrete shows every stripe if it is cleaned with a handheld wand. Surface cleaners run an even pass at a fixed height, which is the difference between a clean slab and a zebra-striped one.

From $180 · fixed price, quoted before we start

What’s included

Rotary surface cleaners for even, stripe-free coverage
Exposed aggregate cleaned without dislodging stones
Oil and rust pre-treatment included where needed
Sealing available to slow future staining

Concrete Cleaning questions

Why does my concrete look striped after cleaning?: Almost always a handheld wand held at inconsistent height and speed. It is very hard to fix afterwards — the only real remedy is a full even re-clean with a surface cleaner.
Should I seal concrete after cleaning?: It helps on driveways and outdoor entertaining areas — sealed concrete resists oil and stays cleaner longer. It needs redoing every three to five years, so it is a maintenance commitment.
Can you clean exposed aggregate?: Yes, at lower pressure so stones are not dislodged from the matrix. It comes up very well because the texture holds dirt that a wash releases all at once.

Concrete Cleaning across Melbourne

We cover metropolitan Melbourne and surrounding Victoria.

Concrete cleaning in Melbourne

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