
What's really growing on your patio
Pavers are rough and porous, and the sand between them holds water long after a storm passes. In Florida humidity that's an open invitation. Algae and mildew settle into the surface, weeds take root in the joints, and fallen leaves leave tannin stains behind. A garden hose moves the loose dirt. It doesn't touch what has grown into the stone.
Paver washing goes deeper, with the right pressure for the stone and a cleaning solution where the stain calls for one. It's a service in its own right. Plenty of homeowners book it to get a patio ready for guests and never seal at all. Others use it as the first half of paver sealing, since sealer should only go onto clean pavers.
One thing worth knowing: a thorough wash can loosen some of the sand in the joints. Tsunami Services will talk you through that before the job starts.
Request Paver CleaningThe four things that make pavers look old
Patio, pool deck, driveway or path, the problems are usually the same. Here's what a wash goes after.
Algae and mildew
The green and black film that grows in shade and around the pool. Slippery underfoot, and the first thing to go.
Oak and leaf stains
Brown tannin marks where leaves sat after rain. Fresh ones wash out easily; older ones fade with work.
Weeds and moss in joints
Green tufts along the sand lines make even clean stone look neglected.
Planter and rust rings
Circles left by pots, grills and furniture legs. Send a photo, since rust doesn't always lift with water alone.
“Back yard looks great. Always comes right on time discussed prior.”
Alex Rose Google reviewHow your paver cleaning comes together
Three steps from a dull patio to clean stone.
Show us the space
Snap the areas you want cleaned and point out the stains or growth you're worried about.
Hear what to expect
We'll tell you what should lift, what might not, and whether sealing is worth adding.
Wash day
We arrive on the day agreed and work through each area until the pavers are clean.
Finish the job while we're there

Paver sealing
Keep that clean color longer. Sealing straight after a wash saves a second visit.

Pressure washing
Concrete sidewalks and curbs that sit next to your pavers, cleaned to match.

Soft washing
Mildew on the patio usually means mildew on the walls above it. Soft washing takes care of those.
What people ask about paver washing
No. Washing and sealing are separate jobs, and many people only book the wash. Sealing is worth thinking about if stains come back quickly or the color has faded, and we can do both on the same visit.
A deep clean can loosen some joint sand, especially where weeds have rooted. We'll look at the joints before we start and tell you whether they need attention afterward.
Washing clears most of the growth sitting in the joints. Deep-rooted weeds may need pulling or treating as well, so send photos and we'll tell you what to expect.
Yes. We clean pavers in Oviedo, Lake Mary, Sanford and the other towns listed on our service areas page. Send your ZIP code with your request if you're unsure.

