Commercial & industrial service
Commercial Sidewalk Cleaning & Gum Removal
Storefront walkways, entries and plazas hot washed to one even color, with every piece of gum taken off.
- 5.0 on 107 Google reviews
- Licensed & insured, CSLB #1152154
- Typical schedule
- Monthly for busy storefronts, quarterly otherwise
- Method
- Hot water surface cleaning, spot treatments
- Work hours
- After close, dry by opening
- Add-ons
- Windows, trash enclosures, graffiti
How do you remove gum and stains from a commercial sidewalk?
Gum is softened with heat and lifted, rust and grease are spot treated, and the whole walkway is washed with a hot water surface cleaner so it dries to one even color. Busy storefronts are usually cleaned monthly.
Sidewalks tell customers how a business is run before they reach the door. Black gum spots, rust from sprinklers, grease near the trash cans and coffee by the entry all read as neglect.
We met one owner, walked his four storefronts, and had the work finished two days later. Others have us back every quarter to keep the walkways clean.
What comes off
- Chewing gum, removed with heat
- Rust and irrigation staining
- Grease, oil and food spills
- Drink stains, mildew and algae
- Tire marks on curbs and ramps
- Dirt on tactile warning pads
Not sure it will come clean? Ask for the free on-site demo. We wash a test patch on your worst concrete and you decide after you see it.
One even color, no wand marks
A wand leaves stripes. We use flat surface cleaners with hot water so the whole walkway dries to a single shade, and we blend each slab into the next so there are no bright patches beside dirty ones.
Rust and hard stains
Orange sprinkler rust does not respond to water alone. It gets a rust treatment first and is then washed. Our before and after photos of rust-stained sidewalk and curb are some of the most dramatic in the gallery.
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Sidewalks & Gum Removal before & after
5.0 stars on 107 Google reviews
What customers say about this service
From the moment George reached back out to me with my request, it was nothing but true professionalism. We met, walked over the four storefront project that was desired and two days later, work was completed with full satisfaction with all parties involved. His follow up on his work was 💯 appreciated too.
Eric A. Google review · Four storefronts Excellent service, prompt response! Made the concrete look brand new. Highly recommend!
La N. Google review Jorge did an outstanding job!! When I pulled into the driveway, the house was so clean,! The sidewalk, curb, driveway and garage was soo nice and, to top it off, he cleaned the screens! And, those sparking windows, just bomb!!Jorge’s demeanor is so kind and professional. I’m totally satisfied with his work! Outstanding , a 10plus!!😇
GENEVA W. Google review
How a job with us goes
Clean concrete in three steps
- 1
Walk it
Send photos or have Jorge walk the site. We measure, look at the staining and the drains, and clean a free test patch so you can see the result on your own concrete.
- 2
Quote it
You get a written scope and price with no hidden costs, plus our license and insurance certificate. Pick a one-time clean or a recurring route.
- 3
Wash it
The crew arrives after hours, cones off the area, pre-treats, hot washes and recovers the water. You get before and after photos in the morning.
Sidewalks & Gum Removal FAQs
Questions we get before every job
Not answered here? Call or text (714) 867-3418.
Can chewing gum really be removed from concrete?
Yes. Heat softens gum so it lifts cleanly. We then wash the whole walkway so the cleaned spots do not stand out as pale circles.
Who is responsible for cleaning the sidewalk in front of a business?
In most California cities the adjacent property owner is responsible for keeping the sidewalk clean and safe, and leases often pass that duty to the tenant. Check your lease and local code, or ask your property manager.
How much does commercial sidewalk cleaning cost?
It is priced by area and by how heavy the gum and staining are. Regular service costs less per visit than a one-time restoration. We quote after seeing the walkway or photos of it.
Sidewalks & Gum Removal projects
Where we provide this service
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- Window Cleaning Storefront and low-rise glass, frames and sills, done on the same visit as the wash.
Need sidewalks & gum removal done right?
Free quote and a free on-site demo. Open daily, 7:00 AM to 11:30 PM.