If the stains are deep and intense use the vinegar or lemon juice full strength.
Remove rust from concrete patio.
By the way my rust stain issues are now over because i added a water softener which removes the iron from the well water.
However i guess we should have purchased a cover for the gas fire pit because it did not weather well.
Our diy molded concrete patio is a fantastic part of our backyard.
Using a pressure washer rinse the natural rust remover off the concrete and enjoy a rust free patio.
This is the cheap and easy tried and true method that i used to get rust stains off of our concrete patio.
If you choose to try to dissolve the rust with cola don t dilute it just pour it straight from the bottle.
If fido has been doing his business on your concrete patio driveway or dog run those pet stains no doubt smell as bad as they look.
If you ve ever left metal furniture on a patio or old garden tools on a driveway you ve probably noticed the unsightly brownish orange stains these items can leave behind.
For the best results reapply the sealer every 2 3 years.
When metal gets wet it can rust and that rust can transfer to your concrete surfaces.
We love how it looks and loved decorating it with patio furniture and a gas fire pit.
To clean a concrete patio of regular grime or to eliminate a rust stain pour the acidic product over the rust and allow it to sit for at least 15 minutes to allow the acid to penetrate and dissolve the rust.
You can get it at any home improvement store.
In fact in many cases you can remove the rust stains with a surprising item that is probably in your refrigerator right now.
If you have rust stains on your pavers the stain removal process is not nearly as complicated as you might imagine.
Concrete sealer is applied like a stain on wood and it soaks into the pores of the concrete and protects it from stains.
You can re treat the area as needed for stubborn stains.
In hindsight a longer soaking would be a good idea.
Choose a weekend with very little chance of rain to work.
Many pavers end up with rust stains thanks to improperly sealed wrought iron patio furniture.
The grass did die a few inches away from the concrete but seems to be coming back two weeks later.
Mix a 1 to 1 solution of white distilled or apple cider vinegar or lemon juice and water to remove moderate rust stains.