Best patio cleaner

Your outdoor areas could benefit from a patio cleaner to remove unwanted films and stains. If you have pavers by the pool, beautiful stonework features, basic pavement, or windows, there are patio cleaners suited for each surface. We like how many of the options available don't require much scrubbing, saving your elbow grease energy for other projects around your home—they never end, right? And others are perfect for hooking up to your hose, saving you the application hassle. Find the patio cleaner that suits your outdoor areas in our collection. 

If you have a lot of patio areas to clean, you may want to consider a solution that comes in a large bottle. This option from RMR contains 128-ounces, so you can cover an entire pool or sitting area. Once the solution is applied, you'll only need to wait a few moments for it to start working. Then, take your scrub brush or cloth and agitate the area to speed things along. After these steps, you'll be just about 15 seconds away from a cleaner outdoor space.

True to its name, this solution can be sprayed onto dirty surfaces and works without any extra help. The sprayer is built into the bottle and has a handy hose to reach tough spots. The formula easily manages mold, algae, and other stains. Plus, it doesn't contain bleach. While that may seem like an oversight, the solution isn't less effective, and your nose will appreciate the lack of a strong chemical odor during use.

Remove the hard work from cleaning window exteriors with this hearty cleaner. Simply attach the screw-on nozzle to your hose, and then use the stream to clean your windows and patio. The solution is bleach-free, but it does have a strong fragrance. Despite its aroma, we like the shine it leaves on windows, which is what you'd expect from Windex. Plus, you get a double pack, so you'll have enough for multiple passes on all your windows.

Make up to 21 gallons of cleaner with this option from Simple Green. It doesn't use any harsh chemicals to remove stains and other surface films. The formula is eco-friendly and works on every surface. That said, we'd recommend reaching for something else when you're tackling fabrics, like chair cushions. You can clean up to 6,300 square feet with a gallon of Simple Green Oxy Solve cleaner.

Use this chlorine-free formula to clean the stone pavers on your patio or driveway. It comes in a small sprayer bottle that you can maneuver to tough-to-reach spots. The bottle includes 24-ounces of pre-mixed formula, so you can start using it right away. It's non-toxic and safe for pets and plants. When you're finished cleaning and your bottle is empty, it can be recycled. 

Pristine patios

Buildup from mildew or mold will cause your patio to become slippery, making it unsafe to walk across. Using patio cleaner will improve the safety of the area and make neighbors envious of your beautiful pavers, and more. Our favorite option is the RMR-86 instant mold & mildew stain remover spray. The big bottle covers a large area and starts working almost instantly. It removes odors and stains at the same time.

If you're tackling windows and glass tables on your patio, consider the Windex outdoor glass and patio concentrated cleaner. You can hook a hose up to the bottle, mixing water with the formula as you go. A plug is included to keep the solution from leaking during storage.

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