Berry Stain Removal

What This Service Involves

Blackberry, holly, and ornamental berries are everywhere in Washington, and the purple-red splatter they leave on hardscapes is both unsightly and stubborn. Bird droppings compound the problem, spreading pigmented berry stains across decks and patios. We use cleaners suited to organic pigment that lift the color without bleaching the surrounding surface. The result clears the spotting and returns the surface to its original appearance ahead of the next berry season.

Benefits

Lifts stubborn purple and red berry pigment; Clears bird-spread staining from hardscapes; Cleans without bleaching the surrounding surface; Restores decks and patios to an even tone; Treats organic stains a rinse cannot remove

Our Process

1) Assess the berry staining and the affected material; 2) Apply an organic-pigment cleaner to the spots; 3) Dwell and agitate to release the stain; 4) Rinse and verify uniform, spot-free results

What Affects the Cost

Number and spread of the berry stains; Surface material and its porosity; Age of the staining and pigment depth; Treatment passes needed for full removal; Access around shrubs and overhangs

Best Time of Year

Address berry staining in late summer through fall when berries ripen and drop most heavily onto surfaces below.