FAQ: What’s the best cleaner for patios, driveways, and pool decks?

The best cleaner depends on the type of stain or surface, but here are some of the top-performing exterior surface cleaners trusted by pros and available on PowerWash.com:

🧼 Recommended Cleaners for Outdoor Surfaces:

• Crystal Clear Restore
  A powerful oxalic acid cleaner designed to remove rust, hard water stains, and organic grime from concrete, wood, brick, and stucco. Great for surface restoration before sealing or staining.
• Eff-Off
  Best for removing efflorescence and calcium buildup on patios, walkways, pool decks, and masonry surfaces. Its foaming action penetrates deep for a thorough clean.
• Delux Powerhouse Degreaser
  A heavy-duty degreaser ideal for driveways and garage floors with oil, grease, and automotive stains. Works great on concrete and heavily soiled surfaces.
• Delux Surface Cleaner Detergent (Use with surface cleaner attachments)
  Enhances the power of your pressure washer when used with a surface cleaner, delivering a streak free clean on wide areas like pool decks and large patios.
• Gutter Butter™ Oxidation Remover
  While made for oxidation on gutters, it can also be used to remove oxidation and surface buildup on painted trim or lightly soiled exterior features near patios.

💡 Pro Tip: Always test cleaners on a small area first and follow manufacturer dilution and safety instructions for best results. For the toughest stains, combining the right chemical with a surface cleaner or power washer can make all the difference.