Concrete can become very dirty over time, especially if you work on cars or other mechanical items. While concrete can be very hard to clean, what are the best chemicals to clean it with?
1. Zep Driveway and Concrete Pressure Wash Concentrate Cleaner
Zep Driveway and Concrete Pressure Wash Concentrate Cleaner was rated 4 stars by consumers, and is one of the highest-rated concrete cleaners that are currently on the market. It is also one of the cheapest concrete cleaning options in the market today with an average price of $10 per 1 gallon bottle.
2. Purple Power Driveway Cleaner
Purple Power Driveway Cleaner is one of the best concrete cleaners to use with your pressure washer, although you can use it without a pressure washer and it will still clean the concrete very well. It has an average rating of 4 stars, but it is slightly more expensive than the Zep Driveway and Concrete Pressure Wash Concentrate Cleaner. It has an average price of $12 per bottle. I advise you to be careful when you use it, and use it while wearing protective equipment because it can cause your skin and eyes to become irritated if it comes in contact with bare skin or eyes.
3. Ace Blacktop And Concrete Cleaner
Ace Blacktop And Concrete Cleaner is one of the highest consumer rated concrete cleaners with an average rating of five stars. However, it is not higher on the list because of the price. It is slightly more expensive than the Zed Driveway and Concrete Pressure Wash Concentrate Cleaner with an average price of $10 per every ½ gallon bottle. It also is not advertised as a cleaner that should be used with a pressure washer, but it can be used if you apply it to the surface you are cleaning and leave it to sit before you pressure wash.
4. Simple Green Oxy Solve Concrete and Driveway Pressure Washer Cleaner
Simple Green Oxy Solve Concrete and Driveway Pressure Washer Cleaner has an average consumer rating of 4 stars, meaning that it is one of the best concrete cleaners to use with a pressure washer. However, it is slightly expensive with an average price of $20 per bottle. The price, in my opinion, is worth it though because the bottle is a decent size, and if the product works and it works well, then it is worth purchasing.
5. Mean Green Multi-Purpose Pressure Washer Ultra Concentrate
Mean Green Multi-Purpose Pressure Washer Ultra Concentrate is one of the best multi-purpose cleaners to use with your pressure washer. It has an average consumer rating of 5 stars and has an average price of $19. The reason why it is not higher on this list is because it is not specifically advertised as a concrete cleaner. However, I put this product on this list because it does what a concrete cleaner does; cleanses and degreases the surface that it is used on.
6. Clorox Pro Results Garage & Driveway Cleaner
Clorox Pro Results Garage & Driveway Cleaner has an average consumer rating of 4 stars, which is a great rating for any product, especially a concrete cleaner. However, I did not put it higher on this list because of the amount of product you purchase per bottle and because it is not advertised as a product to be used with a pressure washer. However, it does have a very low price with an average cost of $8 per 128 OZ bottle.
7. Krud Kutter Multi-Purpose Pressure Washer Concentrate
Krud Kutter Multi-Purpose Pressure Washer Concentrate has an average consumer rating of 4 stars. The reason why it is so low on this list is because it is not advertised as a concrete cleaning product, but still gets the job done and can be used with a pressure washer. It has an average price of $13 per 1 gallon bottle, which is a very budget-friendly price in my opinion.
8. Rust-Oleum Cleaner and Degreaser
Rust-Oleum Cleaner and Degreaser has an average consumer rating of 3.2 stars, and people seemed to either love it or hate it. It is low on this list because it is not advertised as a product that should be used with a pressure washer, although you can apply the product and then use a pressure washer to clean. It is also low on this list because it has an average price of $18 per 1 gallon bottle. While it is a lower price than some of the options that are higher on this list, it seems like the price might not be worth it for a product that will only work half of the time like the reviews seem to suggest.
9. Krud Kutter Concrete and Driveway Pressure Washer Concentrate
Krud Kutter Concrete and Driveway Pressure Washer Concentrate has an average consumer rating of 3 stars, which is very low compared to other options on this list. It also has an average price of $15 per 1 gallon bottle, which is expensive for a product that does not seem to work as well as others in my opinion. However, it still works, and that is what is important.
10. The ACT Concrete Cleaner
The ACT Concrete Cleaner is the worst of the best, mainly because of the high price tag. It has an average price of $43 per 2.5 pound container, which is not a very budget-friendly price. This product also takes around 48 hours to work because it is an all-natural product. However, it does have an average consumer rating of 4 stars, and is an environmentally friendly product. I also put it as the last one on this list because it is not advertised as a product to be used with a pressure washer, although it is one of the highest rated concrete cleaners. Rather, I would suggest that you use this product, and then wash it away with a pressure washer.
Concrete Cleaning Tips
When you clean concrete with a pressure washer, do not use the wand attachment, since the wand attachment used alone can cause damage to the concrete. Instead, use a brush or a broom attachment. The attachments are typically inexpensive, depending on the kind you buy, and it will also help you get rid of the stains and grime that you are trying to remove from the concrete.
Other Cleaning Alternatives
If you are looking for other concrete cleaning options that are not used with a pressure washer, vinegar or bleach are great alternatives, although they both have very strong and unpleasant smells and may need to sit for some time before you spray it away with a pressure washer.