Stain-Free Celebrations with Steamatic: Removing Fireworks Stains from Concrete
Fortunately, you can both prevent and remove fireworks stains that have dirtied your concrete and pavement. Steamatic proudly presents some easy home solutions to help you enjoy a stain-free celebration.
An ounce of prevention.
Prevention is always the best policy. Preventing fireworks stains is not very difficult; all you need to do is stick a buffer between the firework and your concrete, cement, or patio surface. However, some thought needs to be given to the materials used. Throwing down scrap paper or a piece of cardboard only adds kindling to the threat of a house fire. Instead, thoroughly wetting a piece of old plywood will give you a safe and protective launch pad.
3 cleaning options to consider:
- Leave it to mother nature. If you have the patience and ability to ignore the eyesore, you could just leave these stains alone and let the wind and rain whittle them away over time. The sun’s UV rays can also act as a natural bleaching agent. Of course, this “method” welcomes the kind of weathering most homeowners try to avoid, and also takes a long time with no guaranteed results.
- Power wash stains away. Pressure washing is probably your best solution. In the hands of Steamatic professionals, pressure washers guarantee a deep-clean that will strip away stains and corrosive contaminants without harming your hard surfaces. Be warned, though; pressure washers can carve strips out of your concrete if used improperly, so this method is best left to the professionals.
- Bleach away the stains. Another popular and effective option is to bleach away the stains using a 3:1 solution of water to bleach. Simply pour this solution on your stains, allow it to sit for a couple of minutes, and then scrub your surface clean. This method does have some risks. Too much bleach can cause discolouration to your concrete surfaces, and any wayward dribbles will kill off plant life.
