{"id":9960,"date":"2022-08-05T08:29:19","date_gmt":"2022-08-05T06:29:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cleannox.com\/how-is-the-cleaning-of-paving-stones-and-the-maintenance-of-concrete-pavements-carried-out\/"},"modified":"2022-08-05T08:29:19","modified_gmt":"2022-08-05T06:29:19","slug":"how-is-the-cleaning-of-paving-stones-and-the-maintenance-of-concrete-pavements-carried-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cleannox.com\/en\/how-is-the-cleaning-of-paving-stones-and-the-maintenance-of-concrete-pavements-carried-out\/","title":{"rendered":"How is the cleaning of paving stones and the maintenance of concrete pavements carried out?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">\u00cdndice de contenidos<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cleannox.com\/en\/how-is-the-cleaning-of-paving-stones-and-the-maintenance-of-concrete-pavements-carried-out\/#Types_of_stains_that_can_appear_on_concrete_paving_stones\" >Types of stains that can appear on concrete paving stones<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cleannox.com\/en\/how-is-the-cleaning-of-paving-stones-and-the-maintenance-of-concrete-pavements-carried-out\/#Most_common_types_of_stains\" >Most common types of stains<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cleannox.com\/en\/how-is-the-cleaning-of-paving-stones-and-the-maintenance-of-concrete-pavements-carried-out\/#Paint_tire_marks%E2%80%A6\" >Paint, tire marks&#8230;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cleannox.com\/en\/how-is-the-cleaning-of-paving-stones-and-the-maintenance-of-concrete-pavements-carried-out\/#Cleaning_of_concrete_paving_stones\" >Cleaning of concrete paving stones<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cleannox.com\/en\/how-is-the-cleaning-of-paving-stones-and-the-maintenance-of-concrete-pavements-carried-out\/#Maintenance_of_paved_surfaces\" >Maintenance of paved surfaces<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cleannox.com\/en\/how-is-the-cleaning-of-paving-stones-and-the-maintenance-of-concrete-pavements-carried-out\/#Ask_about_Cleannox_paving_stones\" >Ask about Cleannox paving stones<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>The <strong>paving stones<\/strong> are a type of product widely used in spaces such as driveways, garages, gardens or patios. They are characterized by having <strong>high resistance<\/strong> and perfectly supporting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleannox.com\/categorias-del-suelo-y-tipo-de-trafico-en-el-adoquinado\/\">road traffic<\/a> and different weather conditions. In addition, <strong>concrete<\/strong> <b>paving stones<\/b> have <strong>low-cost maintenance<\/strong> and their installation is a <strong>simple procedure<\/strong> to perform. However, like any surface, they suffer the aggressions of continued use, in the form of stains, dirt, debris, etc. Let&#8217;s look at some solutions for cleaning paving stones and also maintenance.    <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_stains_that_can_appear_on_concrete_paving_stones\"><\/span>Types of stains that can appear on concrete paving stones<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before proceeding to clean paving stones, it is necessary to <strong>analyze the type of stains<\/strong> that may exist on them to apply the <strong>appropriate specific product<\/strong>. It is important to keep in mind that not all products available on the market are valid because they could damage vegetation and grass, such as acids. That is why special attention should be paid to their selection.  <\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Most_common_types_of_stains\"><\/span>Most common types of stains<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Not all wear and stains on pavements are the same. Sometimes they occur as a result of the transit of vehicles and people, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleannox.com\/que-es-la-eflorescencia-en-adoquines-como-tratarla\/\">by efflorescence<\/a>, by thermal effects or humidity, etc. The <strong>most common types of stains<\/strong> and their appropriate cleaning process are presented below:  <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If <strong>chewing gum<\/strong> sticks, it is advisable to scrape to remove most of the stain and rub with denatured alcohol. Finishing the process with hot water and detergent will achieve perfect results. <\/li>\n<li>In the case of <strong>clay<\/strong> stains, you should act in the same way as with chewing gum.<\/li>\n<li>If stains of <strong>tobacco, leaves<\/strong> are detected, it is recommended to apply bleach and scrub with rigid bristle brushes.<\/li>\n<li>On some occasions, <strong>mortar<\/strong> stains are inevitable when installing the pavement. In this case, it is advisable to remove hardened stains carefully with a trowel. <\/li>\n<li>If any type of <strong>grease or oil<\/strong> is spilled, it is necessary to dry the excess spilled with a cloth and spray absorbent oil to cover the entire surface. Products such as talc can also be used. It will have to be left to act for a day and then sweep to remove the added products.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Paint_tire_marks%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>Paint, tire marks&#8230;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Paint<\/strong> is a type of stain that usually appears very frequently, as it is a material widely used to condition walls. If it falls on the concrete pavement, it should be cleaned immediately with cloths. If allowed to dry, the paint could expand over part of the surface, increasing the work to clean the stain. When the paint is composed of <strong>latex<\/strong>, it will be necessary to soak the stain and scrub the surface with hot water, stain removal powders and a brush. For the rest of the paints, the appropriate option is to let it dry and then scrape to remove the product. Subsequently, apply a solvent, leaving it to act for between 20 and 30 minutes. Then it should be scrubbed to remove. Repeat this process as many times as necessary until its total elimination.   <\/li>\n<li>For <strong>tire<\/strong> stains, the stained area should be scrubbed with water, detergent and some special stain remover.<\/li>\n<li>In the case of <strong>common<\/strong> stains of blood, food, it is advisable to act quickly to avoid letting the stains dry. Apply a liquid detergent and let it act for 20 to 30 minutes to proceed to scrub and remove with hot water. This technique will leave the pavement without stains.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1914 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleannox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/mantenimiento-adoquines-limpieza.jpg\" alt=\"Maintenance and cleaning of paving stones\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleannox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/mantenimiento-adoquines-limpieza.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.cleannox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/mantenimiento-adoquines-limpieza-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleannox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/mantenimiento-adoquines-limpieza-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cleaning_of_concrete_paving_stones\"><\/span>Cleaning of concrete paving stones<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once the stains have been removed from the <strong>paving stones<\/strong>, a total cleaning of the surface will be carried out. It is emphasized that <strong>cleaning the concrete floor is quite simple<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<p>For the correct cleaning of paving stones, first <strong>sweep the entire surface<\/strong> to remove accumulated dirt and even dead vegetation, in the case of terraces or gardens. In outdoor areas, it is advisable to spray a little water before sweeping to prevent dust from causing discomfort. <\/p>\n<p>Choosing <strong>soaps with neutral pH<\/strong> is the appropriate option to avoid the deterioration of the tiles. The easiest way to clean is to mix this neutral product with water and scrub the entire surface of the <strong>paving stones<\/strong> every two or three days. <\/p>\n<p>A very important detail to take into account when cleaning paving stones is that powder detergents or liquid detergents containing sodium hypochlorite or acids such as nitric, oxalic or muriatic should never be used. These are capable of damaging the surface of the paving stone, causing it to lose its properties. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maintenance_of_paved_surfaces\"><\/span>Maintenance of paved surfaces<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We repeat, the concrete paving stone is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleannox.com\/principales-beneficios-del-uso-de-prefabricados-de-hormigon\/\">product with many advantages<\/a>, low cost and maintenance, a durable and guaranteed solution. Which does not mean that it does not need periodic maintenance. For example, it is important to ensure that the joint of the paving stones is always full of sand. That the paving stone has not sunk into the pavement, eliminate traces of weeds in the joints.   <\/p>\n<p>Try to ensure sawing and sealing in the repaired areas. Or repair, where appropriate, the base and drainage structures. Breakages, longitudinal fissures or simply wear of the surface may occur due to the passage of time, despite the fact that these pavements stand out for their resistance and durability. The paving stone must be protected by applying special <a href=\"https:\/\/serveiestacio.com\/blog\/diferencia-entre-hidrofugo-e-impermeable\/?srsltid=AfmBOopbKleS6wlGlgoPRvoksCazeKwJsJLQcAejmGmDboG6SZwSdd8R\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">water repellents<\/a> for ceramic surfaces at least every 4 years, in order to maintain the advantages of reducing water absorption.   <\/p>\n<p>We can perform maintenance to prevent imperfections that may generate unevenness. Or maintenance to correct existing damage or deterioration, repairing and acting on the thickness of the slab. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ask_about_Cleannox_paving_stones\"><\/span>Ask about Cleannox paving stones<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you have any questions about paving stones and decorative pavements, at Cleannox we can help you, based on our experience of more than 100 years in prefabrication and more than 30 years dedicated to concrete paving stones. We have the most gifted professionals to perform all paving work with concrete paving stones. In addition to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleannox.com\/en\/products\/\">wide range of paving stones<\/a> of different sizes, styles and colors.  <\/p>\n<p>Ask about our services. Thanks to our logistical capacity we work for Albacete, Cuenca, Madrid, Ciudad Real, Guadalajara and Toledo. 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