How to Clean Leaf Marks From Cement

Falling leaves can be a peaceful sight to some and a nuisance to others, especially if you have a concrete driveway or patio. When leaves are left on concrete for a period of time, they begin to stain the concrete with organic compounds as they decay. If you find leaf stains on your concrete, you can remove them with a combination of proper cleaning tools and techniques.

Water hose
Spray nozzle
Oxygenated cleaner
Scrub brush
Pressure washer (optional)

Instructions

- 1
  Wash away any remaining leaves, dirt, and gravel with a water hose.
- 2
  Apply an oxygenated cleaner in powdered form to the stained area, and let the cleaner soak for 15 to 20 minutes.
- 3
  Wet the bristles of a scrub brush, and use it to scrub the affected areas.
- 4
  Rinse the cement thoroughly. If you have a pressure washer, it will be most effective at removing all traces of leaf stains. However, if you don't have a pressure washer, use a spray nozzle on your water hose.
- 5
  Add more cleaner and scrub again, followed by another rinse, if necessary.

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