Pavers and their joints can require different maintenance. Identify joint material and drainage before using powerful cleaning equipment or a chemical product.
What to check
| Check | What to verify |
|---|---|
| Pavers | Check material compatibility. |
| Joints | Identify sand, mortar or other fill. |
| Drainage | Plan waste and rinse-water handling. |
Use this checklist for your own comparison
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Check material compatibility.
Identify sand, mortar or other fill.
Plan waste and rinse-water handling.
A practical example
A pressure-cleaning job can affect joint material as well as surface dirt, so inspect the whole assembly.
Before you decide
Ask an installer when the joint system is unknown.
For the broader task, see Choosing a floor cleaner.
Reference and scope
EPA: read product labels around pets provides background for this topic. Does not certify any floor, material, brand or proposed method; obtain the actual product and surface instructions. The comparison prompts and examples above are practical planning aids, not reports of product testing.