Where the orange comes from
Many Central Florida sprinkler systems pull from wells with iron in the water. Every cycle sprays a little iron onto the driveway, the sidewalk, the curb, and the bottom of the house wall. In the sun it oxidizes, and the arcs and streaks turn orange.
Fertilizer with iron, metal patio furniture, and battery or tool spills can leave similar stains.
Why pressure alone won't do it
Rust sits inside the pores of concrete and stucco. A pressure washer moves the dirt around it but leaves the color. Turning the pressure up just etches the surface. The fix is a rust remover that dissolves the iron, given time to work, then a rinse.
What we treat
- Sprinkler arcs on driveways and walks
- Curbs and gutters along the street
- Stucco and block at the base of the house
- Pool decks and patios near irrigation heads
- Commercial walks and HOA entrances
Keeping it gone
Rust comes back as long as the water keeps hitting the concrete. Aim the heads away from hard surfaces, and ask your irrigation company about an iron filter or treatment. We can come back on a schedule if the source can't be fixed.
Who books this
- Homes on well-water irrigation
- HOAs with stained entry walls
- Homes being listed for sale
- Commercial walks and curbs
