Your patio has to withstand a lot: rain, dirt, grease stains, green deposits and intensive use. With the right maintenance and protective treatment, paving stones, tiles and natural stone stay cleaner, safer and keep their colour for longer.

Protect your patio for long-lasting comfort

Your patio is often the heart of your garden. You sit there in the summer, walk on it every day and it connects your home to the outdoors. But this also makes it more vulnerable to dirt and wear. Weather conditions can dull your tiles, joints can turn green and grease or dirt can penetrate the surface more easily. That’s why maintaining your patio is not just about cleaning but also about protecting it properly from the start.

Common patio problems - and how to solve them

Most patio issues develop gradually. Think of:

• green deposits caused by damp and shade
• stains from grease, barbecues or leaves
• moss forming between paving stones
• weathering of natural stone or concrete

The good news? You can easily prevent these issues by protecting your patio in advance. Here are our solutions.

The first step? Thorough cleaning!

Green deposits, dark discolouration and moss can make your patio look dull and neglected. With Garden Clean Scrub Free, you can remove this dirt effectively without heavy scrubbing. This universal surface cleaner, based on enzymes, gradually breaks down organic and atmospheric dirt. Garden Clean Scrub Free is suitable for patios, driveways, façades and other outdoor surfaces.

Powerful protection for porous paving stones and concrete tiles

Paving stones and concrete patio slabs are often more porous than natural stone. This means they absorb moisture and dirt more easily, leading to moss growth, green deposits and stubborn stains. And that’s something you want to avoid. Garden Protect Pavement helps protect your patio or driveway for longer by:

• reducing moisture penetration
• making it harder for dirt and grease to take hold

Refresh your patio with Surface Protect Stone Sealer

Want to protect your patio or driveway and also give it a refreshed look? Then Surface Protect Stone Sealer is the perfect choice. This sealer is a transparent coating suitable for almost all types of outdoor tiles and paving stones, both porous and non-porous:

• ceramic tiles
• paving stones
• concrete
• natural stone

After applying a thin layer, the colours of the stone are revived, making your paving look like new again. At the same time, its water-repellent properties help prevent dirt and grease from sticking and reduce the risk of green deposits forming.

Protect your patio in 3 simple steps

Protecting your patio always starts with the right preparation. We recommend that you thoroughly clean your outdoor space at least twice a year: once in spring and once in autumn to prepare for winter. In between, it helps to regularly sweep away dust and fallen leaves to reduce moss and green deposits.

1. Clean and degrease thoroughly Make sure the surface is free from dust and grease and can dry completely. Are you struggling with dirt, discolouration or green deposits? Use Garden Clean Green Remover or Garden Clean Scrub Free; both are safe to use on all surfaces.
2. Apply the product evenly Do you have a patio made of porous paving stones or unglazed concrete slabs? Then Garden Protect Pavement is the right choice. You apply one coat of this product using a brush, roller or garden sprayer until the substrate is saturated. Want to protect both porous and non-porous outdoor tiles and paving stones while enhancing their colour? Then choose Surface Protect Stone Sealer. You apply one thin coat of this sealer using a foam roller on a dry, grease-free surface.
3. Allow the surface to dry thoroughly After application, allow the treated surface to dry thoroughly and protect it temporarily from rain, dirt and intensive use. For both products, allow a minimum drying time of 4 hours and keep the surface rain-free for at least 8 hours. Full protection is achieved after 7 days.

Combine maintenance and protection for the best result

If you thoroughly clean your patio and protect it in time, you avoid stubborn stains and long-term wear. And for that, you need the right products so that your outdoor space stays spotless, as well as safe and attractive. Need help choosing the right product? Visit your local retailer, where Aquaplan experts will be happy to help you.