Porcelain has become the patio material of choice for many Leicester homeowners over the last few years. It is dense, low-porosity, frost-resistant and looks fantastic when it is fresh. The good news is that porcelain patio cleaning in Leicester is one of the easier jobs we get — the surface is so tough and so non-porous that dirt rarely gets a chance to embed itself.
Why porcelain is easy to clean
Because porcelain is fired to extremely high temperatures, the surface ends up almost glass-like. Water beads off it, dirt sits on top rather than soaking in, and biological growth struggles to anchor itself. A simple pressure wash with the right nozzle is usually all it takes to bring a porcelain patio back to looking like new.
The exception — pointing and joints
The pointing between porcelain slabs is the place where dirt and algae actually take hold. We focus the cleaning effort there, taking care not to blow out the joint compound. If your pointing is mortar-based we keep pressure low along the edges. If it is a flexible jointing compound we treat it the same way.
Anti-slip considerations
Some textured porcelains are slightly more porous and can develop a fine layer of algae on top, which makes them slippery. A biocide treatment plus a controlled pressure wash restores both the look and the grip. This is particularly worth doing in autumn before the wet weather sets in.
Get a quote
Porcelain patios across Leicester and the wider county clean up beautifully. Call 07732 187000 for a free written quote.