As a homeowner, spotting orange stains on your cement or siding is frustrating. These rust-colored marks are common in areas with hard or well water. They usually form when mineral-heavy water evaporates and leaves behind residue.
These stains can build up quickly and take away from the look of your home. That’s where power washing and pressure washing make all the difference.
Power Washing and Pressure Washing for Rust Stains
Mineral buildup from hard water or sprinkler systems can stain your walkways, siding, and other outdoor surfaces. These orange streaks don’t just affect curb appeal. Over time, they can also wear down surfaces and become harder to remove. At Bethany Associates, power washing and pressure washing services can help break down and wash away this buildup without damaging the material underneath.
We use safe cleaning solutions paired with proper equipment to tackle stains on a variety of surfaces. Dealing with cement, vinyl siding, brick, or stone? Our methods restore a clean, uniform look.
Power washing uses high-pressure water and heat to lift stubborn stains. On the other hand, pressure washing uses powerful streams of water that clear away grime and build-up from textured or porous surfaces. Both work well when handled by trained professionals.
What Causes Orange Stains?
Orange stains are usually the result of iron and other minerals in hard water. As water dries, the minerals stay behind and settle into surfaces. You’ll often see these stains near sprinklers, hose spigots, or drainage areas where water regularly hits your sidewalk or siding.
If your home uses well water or you live in an area with mineral-rich soil, this issue is especially common. These stains may look like rust, but they’re not always easy to treat with store-bought cleaners. The right mix of cleaning solutions and techniques is key to safely removing them without causing damage.
How to Prevent Orange Stains
You can help prevent these stains with a few simple steps:
- Watering your plants and lawn in the morning or late afternoon when evaporation is at a minimum.
- Aim sprinklers away from soaking your driveway and walkways.
- Installing gutters or redirecting water runoff prevents water from coming into contact with your siding and cement.
Removing Orange Stains
Online solutions and DIY methods might look appealing, but many of them are too harsh for certain surfaces. Some cleaners can cause etching, streaking, or discoloration. Instead of guessing what works, trust trained professionals who use the right equipment and solutions for each surface.
At Bethany Associates, we handle rust reduction treatments with care. Our certified technicians use proven methods to remove orange stains and bring back the clean look of your sidewalks and siding. We also offer other exterior cleaning services like house washing, window cleaning, gutter cleaning, and full commercial pressure washing solutions.
Give us a call at (888) 601-4257 for your free estimates! Let’s get your home looking fresh again—no damage, no guesswork. Just a cleaner result from a team that knows how to handle it.
