How to Clean Porcelain Paving: Step-by-Step Guide & Best Cleaners

One of the many benefits of porcelain paving is that it’s low maintenance, especially compared to other popular landscaping options such as decking, block paving, or natural stone.

Due to its stain resistance and non-porous finish, porcelain paving typically only requires cleaning 1–2 times a year. The following guide explains how to clean and maintain your porcelain paving, from regular maintenance to dealing with more specific issues.

With normal use, your porcelain paving should only require cleaning 1–2 times a year, with spring being a great time for a refresh.

This should simply consist of:

• Sweeping to remove loose debris
• Washing down with warm soapy water using a soft brush or mop
• Rinsing off with a hose, jet wash, or bucket of clean water

If you come across a more stubborn area during this process, you can use a specialist porcelain cleaner such as Azpects Porcelain Cleaner & Sanitiser and/or a pressure washer. If using a pressure washer, make sure it’s on a low-pressure setting and avoid getting too close to the joints so you don’t disturb the grout.

There are lots of products on the market to help maintain your porcelain paving. It’s important to avoid abrasives or chemical cleaners that aren’t specifically designed for porcelain wherever possible, as these could potentially cause damage.

Thanks to porcelain paving’s non-porous surface, staining is uncommon unless something strong is left sitting for a long period of time. However, here are a few issues you could come across and the best products to deal with them.

If you regularly BBQ or cook outdoors, grease spills can occasionally happen. For this, Azpects Grease and Oil Away + is a great option.

If you BBQ often or have metal garden furniture, rust marks can sometimes appear on porcelain paving. These can usually be removed easily using a specialist cleaner such as Azpects Easy4Rust.

If grout haze has dried before being fully cleaned off after installation, Azpects Grout Residue Cleaner is designed specifically for this issue.

This isn’t very common due to porcelain’s non-porous surface, but it can happen in shaded areas or spaces close to greenery where organic matter regularly falls onto the paving.

In most cases, algae or moss should come away following the regular cleaning steps above. However, if staining remains, Azpects Algae Remover / Azpects Black Spot Remover & Cleaner can help remove it.

If you clean your porcelain paving regularly, you hopefully shouldn’t experience staining from any of these issues. However, if you do, the products above should help keep your paving looking its best for years to come.