What to use to clean cement ornaments that have years of mold on it?

Barbara Silva
by Barbara Silva
its two birdbaths,& they were here when we moved in... I tried bleach & simple green & scrubbing. Should I just spray paint them?

  11 answers
  • Mem17003243 Mem17003243 on Jul 11, 2017

    Pressure wash....mine come clean every time and nothing is broken.

  • Gma Kirk Gma Kirk on Jul 11, 2017

    I would suggest trying an exterior siding cleaning mix of 1/3 cup good powdered laundry detergent like tide, 2/3 cup OxiClean, a quart of bleach and a gallon of water. Protect any plants nearby. Spray or brush on, let it sit about 15 minutes and the rinse off with a pressure washer.

  • Photojoe60 Photojoe60 on Jul 11, 2017

    There is a toilet bowl cleaner with acid I use for my concrete. It's called "The Works!" Fairly inexpensive, and not so strong that it will scare you. Wear gloves, long sleeves, and long pants. Then hose off with water pressure.

  • Janet Pizaro Janet Pizaro on Jul 11, 2017

    Try baking soda and vinegar.

  • Jennifer Helen Wilson Jennifer Helen Wilson on Jul 11, 2017

    Have you tried a solution of white vinegar & water? Leave on & wash off after 1/2 to 1 hr.

  • SandyG SandyG on Jul 11, 2017

    Possibly power spray to clean.

  • Charlee Hunter Charlee Hunter on Jul 11, 2017

    The Works is an awesome cleaner!! The gel formula works the best for really tough jobs. Do not get it on anything chrome.. it will eat through it. : ) Another good one is Krud Buster. Both can be found at most big box hardware stores (ie Lowes/Menards)

  • Linda Elizabeth French Linda Elizabeth French on Jul 11, 2017

    Did you try leaving a strong bleach solution on them? Power washing them might work if strong bleach doesn't.

  • Barbara Silva Barbara Silva on Jul 11, 2017

    I guess power washing might be the answer, instead of scrubbing with sponge!! Lol


  • Barbara Silva Barbara Silva on Jul 11, 2017

    yes but power washing makes sense Thanks

  • Barbara Silva Barbara Silva on Jul 11, 2017

    Thanks everyone