Genny asked: Hi, I am wondering if there is something I can use to remove grass stains from my sidewalk. My grass looks beautiful, and the sidewalk bright and white, except where I ran over it with the lawn mower, green wheel marks up and down the sidewalk – very unsightly. Thanks in advance.
Grass stains show up everywhere, on shoes, clothes and even sidewalks. Fortunately, they can be removed with a little scrubbing and the right cleaners. Follow the guidelines below to get your sidewalks looking white and bright again.
Removing Mild Grass Stains
You Will Need:
- Washing soda or detergent (do not use soap)
- Water
- Bucket
- Scrub brush or stiff broom (depending on size of stain)
Steps to Remove the Stains:
- Begin by sweeping away any loose grass or dirt.
- Combine the washing soda or detergent with water in the bucket.
- Pour some of the sudsy water on top of the stained area.
- Scrub smaller areas with a scrub brush. For larger areas, it will be helpful to utilize a sturdy broom with stiff bristles to scrub.
- Apply more washing soda/detergent as needed and scrub until the stain is removed.
- Rinse thoroughly with clean water.
- Allow to dry completely.
Removing Heavy Grass Stains
You Will Need:
- Glycerin
- Washing soda
- Borax
- Water
- Bucket
- Old clean cloths
- Scrub brush or stiff broom (depending on size of stain)
Steps to Remove the Stains:
- Begin by sweeping away any loose grass or dirt.
- Moisten a cloth with glycerin and moisten the entire stained area.
- Gently rub the glycerin into the stain.
- Next, fill a bucket with one gallon of water, ¼ cup of washing soda and ¼ cup of borax.
- Pour some of the sudsy mixture on top of the stained area.
- Scrub smaller areas with a scrub brush. For larger areas, it will be helpful to utilize a sturdy broom with stiff bristles to scrub.
- Continue to scrub, cleaning your brush/broom as needed. It may be necessary to empty the bucket after a good amount of scrubbing and continue with fresh.
- When all the stain is removed, rinse thoroughly with clean water.
- Allow to dry completely.
Additional Tips and Ideas
- If stains are a constant problem, consider putting a sealant over the cement areas. It will help prevent heavy stains and make clean-up much easier.
