Stains & Spots
Rust, oil, leaves, droppings, graffiti, mildew and haze: what each stain is and what removes it.
What these cost
How we price| Service | Price range | Basis | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evening out a blotchy slab | about $130 to $150typical, for an even clean of the whole slab, two washers' published ratesfull range about $130 to $600 | for a 2-car driveway (about 600 sq ft)at $0.22 to $0.25 per sq ft | Muriatic Acid Left a Blotch on Your Concrete: What Happened and How to Even It Out |
| Pro driveway cleaning | about $130 to $150typical, for plain concrete, two washers' published rates; minimums applyfull range about $130 to $150 | for a 2-car driveway (about 600 sq ft)at $0.22 to $0.25 per sq ft | You Pressure Washed the Driveway and It Still Looks Dirty: What to Check |
| Removing copper or other metal stains | $125 to $450typical, for metal-stain removal on concrete, one Texas washer's rangefull range $125 to $1,000 | per job | Copper Stains Under a Copper Roof or Gutter: Removal Cost |
| Rust remover powder, 30 oz (concrete and masonry) | $28 | one-time | Rust Streaks on a Shingle Roof: Fix the Metal, Then Clean |
| Solar panel critter guard | $800 to $2,000 | per home | Pigeons Under Solar Panels: Cleanup and Critter Guard Cost |
| Washer rust-stain treatment, published starting prices | $45 to $199 | per job | What Does It Cost to Remove Sprinkler Rust From a House? |
Ranges are asking prices from providers' own pages, as quoted in each guide. Where a guide names a typical job, its typical range comes first and the full range under it. Per-foot prices show an estimate for a standard size, with the rate under it.
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Hiring a Pro
Copper Stains Under a Copper Roof or Gutter: Removal Cost
Removing copper or other metal stains$125 to $450per job · typical, metal-stain removal on concrete, one Texas washer's range
Stains & Spots
Hiring a Pro
Ivy Feet Left on Brick: What Removes Them and the Cost
Pulled the ivy off your brick and the little pads won't budge? Why pressure washing misses them, the dry-then-brush method, when to leave them, and the cost.
Siding & Exterior Walls
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Artillery Fungus: Black Dots on Siding Near Mulch
Tiny black dots on siding near mulch are usually artillery fungus. Learn why a pressure washer struggles, gentle ways to remove them and mulch that helps.
Stains & Spots
Hiring a Pro
Bird Droppings: Safe Cleanup and Nests to Leave Alone
Wet bird droppings before you scrub, go gentle on stucco and keep runoff out of the lake. Leave nests with eggs or chicks alone. What CDC and USFWS say.
Stains & Spots
Hiring a Pro
Black Streaks Under Brick Windows: Causes and Fixes
Black streaks under brick windows are usually grime, paint residue or mildew. Why plain pressure won't move them, what cleaners can and what to protect.
Siding & Exterior Walls
Hiring a Pro
Dog Urine on Decks, Patios and Pavers: Why Pressure Alone Doesn't Fix the Smell
Pressure washing rinses the surface, but dog urine odor sits in the pores. What a cheap odor treatment costs per patio, how to use it, and when to seal instead.
Stains & Spots
Hiring a Pro
You Pressure Washed the Driveway and It Still Looks Dirty: What to Check
Pro driveway cleaningabout $130 to $150for a 2-car driveway (about 600 sq ft) · typical, plain concrete, two washers' published rates; minimums apply$0.22 to $0.25 per sq ft
Driveways & Concrete
Hiring a Pro
Garage Door Streaks After a House Wash: What Causes Them
Streaks or blotches on a garage door after a house wash? Tell chalky paint from sun-dried soap or pest-spray marks, and know when only paint will fix it.
Stains & Spots
Hiring a Pro
Removing Graffiti From Brick and Concrete
Graffiti on brick, a fence or concrete? Why blasting can etch a ghost into masonry, what removes paint from each surface and how free city programs work.
Stains & Spots
For Operators
Gum Removal on Commercial Sidewalks: Methods and Pricing
Removing gum from storefront sidewalks? Compare hot water, steam and freezing, price it per piece or per area, and warn clients about the gray rings left.
Commercial & Property Managers
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Leaf Stains on Concrete and Pavers: What Removes Them
Brown leaf shadows on a patio or driveway come from tannins. Why pressure alone rarely lifts them, what oxygen and bleach cleaners do and when to wait.
Stains & Spots
Hiring a Pro
Muriatic Acid Left a Blotch on Your Concrete: What Happened and How to Even It Out
Evening out a blotchy slababout $130 to $150for a 2-car driveway (about 600 sq ft) · typical, an even clean of the whole slab, two washers' published rates$0.22 to $0.25 per sq ft
Driveways & Concrete
Hiring a Pro
Oil Stains on Concrete: What Works and What Won't Leave
Fresh oil on concrete often lifts with an absorbent and a degreaser. Old stains may only lighten. See what labels and a federal guide say and when to stop.
Driveways & Concrete
Hiring a Pro
Paint Overspray and Epoxy Drips: Cleanup After Contractors
Paint overspray, epoxy drips or mortar smears on a driveway? See what comes off fresh, what needs grinding once it cures and why the trade at fault pays.
Stains & Spots
Costs
Pigeons Under Solar Panels: Cleanup and Critter Guard Cost
Solar panel critter guard$800 to $2,000per home
Windows, Screens & Solar
Hiring a Pro
Rust Streaks on a Shingle Roof: Fix the Metal, Then Clean
Rust remover powder, 30 oz (concrete and masonry)$28one-time
Roofs & Gutters
Hiring a Pro
What Does It Cost to Remove Sprinkler Rust From a House?
Washer rust-stain treatment, published starting prices$45 to $199per job
Stains & Spots
Hiring a Pro
Stucco Stains After a New Roof or Gutter Overflow
A dark streak growing on stucco under a roofline is usually runoff, dirt or mildew. See how to read the stain, fix the water first and wash stucco gently.
Siding & Exterior Walls
Hiring a Pro
White Haze on Brick, Pavers or Stone
White haze on brick, pavers or stone is usually efflorescence, failed sealer or hard water. Quick tests tell them apart and point to the right cleaner.
Pavers, Stone & Brick
Local Guides
How Often Should You Wash a House in Louisiana?
Once a year is the baseline a Baton Rouge washer gives for South Louisiana homes, more often on shaded walls. What local washers charge and what drives it.
Siding & Exterior Walls
Hiring a Pro
Rust Spots on a Driveway After a Lawn Treatment
Orange or black dots on the driveway after a lawn treatment usually come from iron in fertilizer. See why bleach fails, what removes them and who to call.
Driveways & Concrete