How to Clean Concrete Yard Ornaments

Concrete, while long-lasting and attractive material for lawn ornaments, can become dirty and stained over time, reducing the appeal of the ornament and your yard as a whole. Fortunately, you can clean concrete with common tools and household supplies. A power washer is also helpful for this process. Once the ornament is clean, consider applying a concrete sealer that forms a protective coating on your yard ornament.

Broom
Bucket
Soapy water
Scrub brush
Toothbrush
Commercial cleansing products
Power washer
Concrete sealer (optional)

Instructions

- 1
  Sweep any loose debris off the yard ornament, using the broom. You want to remove dry debris before washing to prevent it from becoming mud.
- 2
  Scrub the concrete with soapy water, using the soft scrub brush. Use a toothbrush to get into any nooks and crannies.
- 3
  Treat grease, paint and rust stains with a commercial cleansing product. Allow the product to soak into the stain for 15 to 30 minutes.
- 4
  Use a power washer to give the ornament a final wash, removing any residual cleaning products. The high-powered jet of water will not be enough to damage the concrete but will blast away any stubborn debris.
- 5
  Allow the concrete to dry.

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