As the weather warms up and spring is on the horizon, it is important to start spring cleaning. One often overlooked place to clean is outdoor walkways. While many homeowners will sweep away dirt and debris from their patios, it is also important to consider the salt residue from a winter’s worth of salting. Salting after snowfall helps remove ice and prevent falls, but it can also damage the pavement over time. Powerwashing your walkways can help them stay clean and remove corrosive salt residue.

How Salt Damages Walkways

De-icing salt can damage concrete, pavers, asphalt, and other mason materials used in walkways and driveways. The abrasive and corrosive salt can create cracks, discoloration, and potholes. Salt can be a problem for concrete, especially. The chloride ions in the salt can penetrate concrete and damage the steel supports within, degrading the structural integrity of the concrete.

Powerwashing Away Salt

Powerwashing can help clean salt and other debris off of outdoor surfaces, like decks, concrete, stone, brick, asphalt, and more. Removing salt residue through powerwashing can help extend the life of your walkways and driveways.

Why Hire a Professional Powerwashing Service

You should not rely on DIY power washing to clear salt. Some powerwashing tools can damage stones and concrete used in walkways. Professional-grade powerwashers use different settings or cleaning agents mixed with water to help protect the concrete or stone materials.

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