How to Clean Landscaping Rocks

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Use a leaf blower to push as much debris out of the rocks as possible.

   Use a hose without a nozzle and flood the rocks with water, letting the water carry debris out of the rocks.
   
   This works best with landscape fabric or plastic under the rocks. , You’ll want to work in small sections.
   
   Fill the buckets or wheelbarrow half full or less with rocks. , If rocks are stained you could add 1 part household bleach to 2 parts water to cover the rocks for the first washing. ,, If you use bleach in the water don’t dump it on vegetation. ,,,
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   Step 2: Dig down to see if landscape fabric or plastic sheeting is below the rocks.

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   Step 3: Try washing the rocks with a garden hose first.

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   Step 4: Shovel the rock into a wheelbarrow or buckets if the first washing is ineffective.

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   Step 5: Fill the rock containers with water.

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   Step 6: Use a small shovel

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   Step 7: garden spade or other sturdy tool to stir the rocks well

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   Step 8: allowing dirt and debris to float up.

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   Step 9: Dump off the water carefully so the rocks aren’t dumped too.

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    Step 10: Add water to the rock containers

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    Step 11: stir and dump

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    Step 12: and repeat until the water is clear and debris free.

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    Step 13: Rinse off landscape fabric or plastic where the rocks you removed laid and replace the rocks.

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    Step 14: Continue the washing process until all the rocks are clean.

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