



This one was a solid job. The homeowner had a backyard patio and pool concrete that had built up a good layer of grime, algae, and general outdoor buildup over time. It gets like that - concrete sits, collects moisture, and slowly turns from clean to dingy without you even noticing until one day you really look at it.
We used a surface cleaner to work through the concrete systematically. That round machine you see is the key tool here - it spins dual high-pressure jets in a contained housing, which means consistent cleaning across the whole surface with no streaking or tiger stripes. A regular pressure washing wand alone just doesn't cut it on flat concrete. The surface cleaner is what gets you that even, uniform result.
The before and after on this patio is exactly what we love to see. What was sitting under all that buildup was actually nice concrete - good texture, solid condition. It just needed the grime cleared off to show it again. Same goes for the pool surround. That area takes a beating from foot traffic, water, and sun, and cleaning it makes a real difference in how the whole backyard feels.
Concrete cleaning like this isn't just about looks, either. Algae and buildup on pool decks can get slippery, which is a safety issue. Getting it cleaned off is a practical move, not just a cosmetic one. We're glad this homeowner reached out before heading into the warmer months when that space will actually be in use.