If you need travertine paver cleaning in Phoenix, AriStone Cleaning and Restoration handles the whole job, from deep cleaning to sealing to honing. Travertine pavers around here take a beating from the sun, hard water, pool chemicals, and monsoon dust, and most of the problems I get called out for come down to dirt sitting in the pores too long or a bad sealer job someone did before me.
Travertine is a natural stone with open pores, which is what gives it that texture people like. Those same pores trap dirt, grease, and grime. On pool decks, you also get hard water spots, rust from metal furniture, and organic growth in the shaded spots that stay wet.
Foot traffic and the elements cause discoloration over time, and the overall look becomes dull. Regular travertine cleaning keeps that from turning into staining you can't get out.
This is different from cleaning travertine tile or travertine floors indoors; outdoor stone needs products built for it and a different approach.
At AriStone Cleaning and Restoration, we cover the full range of travertine paver cleaning services for patios, pool decks, driveways, and walkways. The four things we do most are deep cleaning, sealing, honing, and polymeric sand.
Deep cleaning is the first step on almost every paver and travertine tile cleaning job. I apply a stone-safe, biodegradable degreaser, let it sit, then scrub with a soft-bristled nylon brush so nothing scratches the surface.
For heavier buildup, we power wash, but at low pressure, not the 4000 PSI setting people use on concrete and brick. High-pressure washing that hard will pit the stone.
After scrubbing, we rinse the whole area clean. This same process works for travertine, marble, limestone, and concrete pavers, though each material gets handled a little differently.
Sealing is what protects the stone after it's clean. An outdoor travertine sealer fills the pores so water, oil, and dirt can't soak in, which prevents future staining and cuts down organic growth.
For the standard finish, we use a high-quality solvent-based penetrating sealer with low VOC. This hybrid solvent is formulated for outdoor pavers; it holds up to the elements, and it minimizes organic growth inside the pavers without changing how the stone looks.
If you want more color, we offer an enhancing sealer. It darkens the travertine and pulls out the tones, close to how the pavers look when they're wet from the hose. It's a UV stable penetrating sealer, so it protects against the outdoor elements and keeps growth down inside the pavers the same way the natural finish does.
Either way, in Arizona you want travertine sealing done every 1 to 2 years, because the sun and heat break sealers down faster than in most places. If a previous sealer was applied wrong, we strip it first, then reseal.
Honing removes wear and light damage from the elements. We offer matte and satin finishes outdoors; both leave the pavers smooth. On indoor travertine floors and countertops, we also do polishing for shine. As a general rule, travertine should be honed and polished every 5 to 7 years, depending on traffic.
Polymeric sand fills the joints between pavers. It washes out over time, a little every time you spray the pavers down and every time they're professionally cleaned. About every 2 years, you want that sand replaced, and we do it as an add-on to any outdoor paver service.
Dirty pavers don't fix themselves, and the longer dirt and grime sit in the stone, the harder they are to remove. If your pavers, pool decks, or floors have lost their look, call AriStone at 480-352-2987 or request an instant quote online.
When it comes to travertine paver cleaning in Phoenix, you want someone who's done it for 27 years and will restore the beauty of your stone the right way.
Plan on a professional deep cleaning every 12 to 18 months. Between visits, sweep or blow the dust off weekly, since dust is abrasive and grinds into the surface when you walk on it. Light cleaning often beats one deep cleaning every few years.
In Arizona, reseal every 1 to 2 years. The sun and heat break sealers down faster here than in cooler climates. Sealing prevents staining, keeps organic growth down, and an enhancing sealer can bring out the color of the stone.
No. Travertine is calcium-based, so vinegar, bleach, and any acidic cleaner will etch and damage it. Use warm water and a pH-neutral stone cleaner made for outdoor travertine, or a mild alkaline cleaner that's safe for stone.
Yes. Pool decks are a big part of what we do. They collect hard water spots, pool chemicals, rust and organic growth, and we clean and seal them so they hold up to constant water and traffic.
Only at low pressure. A pressure washer can run up to 4000 PSI, and that much force will pit and damage travertine. We use low pressure along with a biodegradable degreaser and a soft nylon brush so the surface stays intact.
Every 5 to 7 years, depending on traffic. Honing removes wear from the elements, and on indoor floors and countertops, we can polish for shine. For outdoors, we offer matte and satin finishes.
Experience: 27 Years
Industry: Natural Stone, Tile and Grout Cleaning and Restoration
Cody has been in the Natural Stone, Tile and Grout service for 27 years, his knowledge and experience in this field helps get your job done correct the first time. If there is anyone you want on your job site it's Cody.
Location: Serving the Phoenix metro area
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