Underground and surface parkades degreased with hot-water pressure washing and oil-tolerant detergents, with drain protection and environmental controls built into every visit — not an add-on.
Confirm drain type, oil/water separator presence, and coating condition before selecting pressure and detergent.
Levels or zones are scheduled around building use, with signage and cones placed to manage vehicle access.
Drains are covered, plugged, or diverted to containment before any water or detergent is applied.
Oil-tolerant detergent is applied to stalls, aisles, and stained areas and given dwell time to emulsify oil and grease.
Hot-water pressure washing lifts emulsified oil and grime from the concrete surface, worked zone by zone.
Wash water is vacuumed or directed to approved drainage, containment is removed, and cones/signage are cleared for reopened zones.
High-traffic parkades accumulate oil and brake dust faster than low-turnover strata visitor parking, so frequency is usually set by vehicle volume and stall turnover.
Drains are protected or plugged before washing starts, wash water is directed toward a containment area or the parkade's oil/water separator where one exists, and any remaining fluid is vacuumed rather than allowed to run to grade. We confirm the drain connection type on site before starting.
Motor oil, brake dust, and tire residue don't break down well in cold water. Hot water combined with an oil-tolerant detergent emulsifies the oil so it lifts off concrete instead of just spreading around, which is the difference between a parkade that looks clean and one that's actually degreased.
Properly cured epoxy and sealer coatings tolerate hot-water washing at moderate pressure without issue. We check the coating condition first — any lifting, bubbling, or unsealed patches change the pressure and technique used in that area.
Yes, most parkade cleaning is done in phases or overnight/off-hours so residents and tenants retain some parking availability. We coordinate signage, cone-off zones, and timing with the property manager in advance.
Hot-water degreasing addresses the source of most parkade odour — trapped oil and organic residue in the concrete pores — rather than masking it. Persistent odour after cleaning usually points to a drainage or ventilation issue worth flagging separately.
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Tell us the level count and square footage and we'll quote a phased cleaning schedule.