Removing Tough Stains From Your Asphalt Paving

If you live in New York City, then you would understand how important it is, to get your Asphalt paving repaired and maintained before the winter season. Once the temperature drops below zero, it’s almost impossible to do any outside work and repair. Often asphalt driveway gets stained in the autumn and summer due to various reasons, some of them are given below.

• Oil Spillage
• Stains from crushed leaves decay
• Dark patches on asphalt from mulch or piles of leaves

Are you looking for ways to remove tough stains from your Asphalt paving in Brooklyn NY? You have landed on the right place. In this post, we’ve explained how to remove those tough stains from asphalt driveway. 

Steps to remove stains from your Asphalt Paving

 
Whether the stains are caused by oil, leaves decay, chalk or paint, it can be tough to remove them. Read below to learn the tips to remove stains from your asphalt driveway or parking lot. 

• In the first for removing stains from your asphalt surface, you should use a hose to remove away as much debris and dirt as you can. 
• Then, use any cleaner on the stain, such as dishwashing liquid, soap or diluted vinegar. Make sure you choose something that is environmentally friendly. Next, scrub suds in using a stiff bristled brush, rinse and repeat the process. 

Tips to remove oil spills from asphalt paving and driveway 

 The following are the expert's tips to remove oil spills and vehicle fluids. 

• Use sawdust, non-clump cat litter or gravel to absorb excess oil spills or fluids. As compared to a rag or towel, these materials work better in soaking up any fluids from your parking lot and driveway.
• Use a hose to remove away the material and stains. 

Removing mulch and oil stains from driveways 

If you have accidentally spilled oil on your driveway when repairing your car or left a pile of mulch for a longer duration, don’t worry! Just follow these simple steps.

• Wash the surface with water. However, you must avoid power to wash the stain as high pressure can push the stain deeper.
• Scrub the surface using soap or vinegar and a brush in circular motions.
• Using a low pressure rinse, wash away the soap and dye. 

In case the stain persists:

• Mix 2 capfuls of bleach and 2 gallons of warm water.
• Scrub the stain with the bleach solution in circular motions.
• Cover the stain with the bleach solution and let it sit for 30 minutes.
• Using a low-pressure rinse, wash away the bleach solution.

If stains persist even after using these methods, it’s better to hire a professional asphalt driveway cleaning company. Do you want to install Asphalt paving in Brooklyn, NY? Contact Pave USA - 1-877-728-3872.