Before removing the stains

Those of us who have oak trees can really enjoy the beauty of the tree. But with that come the acorns that leave nasty stains on our sidewalks and driveways. It would seem simple to just get out a pressure washer and remove them quickly, but it doesn’t work that way. Cranking up the pressure doesn’t help either and can actually cause damage. But the solution is actually pretty simple.

Step 1: pressure wash the area to remove all other dirt and debris

Step 2: use a 50:50 mixture of household bleach (always add bleach to water and not water to bleach) in a pump up sprayer and soak the stained areas. Be sure to wear gloves, protective eye wear, rubber boots and rain pants when handling the bleach.

Step 3: scrub the area with a stiff bristle brush

Step 4: pressure wash the area again

Step 5: repeat steps 2 – 4 if necessary

You should get some beautiful results like these!