Lodi, CA
Patio & Deck Cleaning in Lodi, CA
Grime Getterz cleans Lodi patios and decks with the method each surface needs: surface-cleaned concrete for patios, and low-pressure washing with wood-safe cleaners for decks. Winter fog leaves both slick with algae by spring. We get them clean and safe before backyard season.
The spring slick
Every winter, Tule fog keeps Lodi patios damp for weeks, and by March the shaded corners are green and genuinely slippery. Concrete patios get the full surface-cleaner treatment like a driveway. Wood decks (common behind Lodi's older craftsman and ranch homes) are a different animal: high pressure furs the grain and gouges soft boards, so decks get low pressure and a percarbonate or hypochlorite-based wood cleaner matched to the finish.
Wood decks, done gently
Many original Lodi decks are decades old, and aggressive washing is how old decks die. We clean with the grain at low pressure, let the detergent do the lifting, and rinse clean. If you're planning to re-stain, a proper wash is the mandatory first step, because stain over grime peels within a season. We can time the cleaning so the wood is dry and ready for your finisher.
Pavers, stamped concrete, and everything else
Paver patios get cleaned with attention to the joint sand, stamped and colored concrete gets moderated pressure to protect the finish, and outdoor kitchens and pergola slabs get detailed by hand. Whatever your backyard is made of, it can be cleaned without being damaged. That's the whole trick.
Questions We Actually Get
My patio is slippery every spring. Why?
Algae, fed by months of winter Tule fog sitting on damp concrete. It's a genuine slip hazard, especially in shade. A proper wash removes it and treating the surface slows regrowth.
Can you pressure wash an old wood deck?
We wash old decks, but not with high pressure, because that shreds the grain. Low pressure plus a wood-safe cleaner gets it clean without damage, even on decks that have gone gray.
Should I clean before staining or sealing my deck?
Always. Stain and sealer only bond to clean, dry wood. We clean, you let it dry a few days, then finish. Skipping the wash is why deck stain peels in a year.
Do you clean patio furniture and umbrellas too?
We can add furniture, cushion-frame, and umbrella cleaning to a patio job. Mention it when you call and we'll include it in the written quote.
Ready to make it look new again?
Fast scheduling. Photo-documented results. A written quote before any work starts.