Our work
Outdoor living spaces we've brought back
Every PatioMaid job starts with the same question: what does this space actually need? Below are the kinds of work we do across San Diego — and, as we publish them, the real projects behind them.
Case studies
Real jobs, start to finish
Cushions · San Diego
Lounge chair cushion reset
Watch the extraction - The problem
- Outdoor lounge chair cushions with heavy organic staining and animal feces — the kind of soiling that makes a chair unusable.
- What PatioMaid did
- Vacuumed loose debris, pre-treated the organic staining, and deep cleaned the covers with hot-water extraction, working both the seat and back cushions.
- Result
- Staining and contamination removed, cushions clean, fresh and ready to sit on again.
Wood · San Diego
Weathered fence and gate restoration
- The problem
- A wood gate and fence panel had greyed out and dried through years of full sun, with surface grime sitting in the grain.
- What PatioMaid did
- Cleaned the wood, brought the grain back with a wood-safe process rather than high pressure, and finished the panels evenly.
- Result
- The gray weathering is gone and the natural color and grain of the wood are back.
Wood · San Diego
Rooftop wood deck restoration
- The problem
- A rooftop wood deck had greyed and weathered under sun exposure, with dirt, discoloration and grime sitting on the boards.
- What PatioMaid did
- Cleaned and restored the deck with a wood-appropriate process, brightening the boards and bringing the natural color back without damaging the surface.
- Result
- The deck went from gray and weathered to a rich, warm wood tone — a usable outdoor living space again.
Wood · San Diego
Hillside wood deck restoration
- The problem
- A large hillside deck had severe sun weathering and an uneven, faded finish across the exposed boards and covered seating area.
- What PatioMaid did
- Cleaned the deck with a wood-appropriate process, prepared the weathered boards, and restored the finish across the deck, railings and built-in seating.
- Result
- The worn gray boards and uneven surface were brought back to a clean, warm finish across the full outdoor living space.
Grill · San Diego
Grill deep clean
Before and after, same grill - The problem
- Grates and the cooking chamber were carrying built-up carbon and grease from regular use.
- What PatioMaid did
- Full grill deep clean — grates, interior, burner area and stainless exterior.
- Result
- Grates and interior back to a clean cooking surface, exterior wiped and polished.
Cushions · San Diego
Striped patio cushions
Cleaned cushion beside an untouched one - The problem
- Outdoor cushion covers had dulled and discolored from sun, dust and use.
- What PatioMaid did
- Vacuumed, pre-treated and deep cleaned the covers, then dried them fully before they went back on the furniture.
- Result
- Noticeably brighter, fresher cushions — the cleaned cushion is on the left.
Hardscape · San Diego
Concrete patio wash
Part-way through the wash - The problem
- A concrete patio had darkened with years of dirt, organic growth and traffic.
- What PatioMaid did
- Pressure washed the slab at a pressure suited to the surface, working in even passes.
- Result
- The cleaned passes show the original color of the concrete coming back.
Turf · San Diego
Artificial turf deodorize and sanitize
Deep rinsing the turf - The problem
- Artificial turf had collected dust, organic debris and odor in the fibers and infill.
- What PatioMaid did
- Cleared debris, deep rinsed the turf and treated the area to help neutralize odor.
- Result
- Fibers cleared of built-up debris and the area left fresh underfoot.
Wood · San Diego
Weathered teak chair restoration
- The problem
- An outdoor teak chair had greyed, dried and weathered after prolonged exposure to the elements.
- What PatioMaid did
- Cleaned and restored the teak with a wood-appropriate process, treating the frame and detailed arm surfaces evenly.
- Result
- The chair's warm teak tone and visible natural grain were restored across the frame.
Patio Covers & Umbrellas · San Diego
Cantilever umbrella canopy refresh
- The problem
- The fabric canopies on these cantilever umbrellas had darkened with dirt, organic staining and mildew from full outdoor exposure.
- What PatioMaid did
- Cleaned the umbrella canopies with methods appropriate for the fabric, treating the staining and buildup across all panels.
- Result
- The canopies brightened and refreshed, with the organic staining and discoloration removed.
Exterior Detailing · San Diego
Outdoor kitchen stainless detail
Outdoor kitchen after cleaning and detailing - The problem
- Grease and cooking residue had built up on a stainless grill hood and the surfaces around it.
- What PatioMaid did
- Degreased the hood, cleaned the surrounding stone counter and polished the stainless.
- Result
- Stainless clean and streak-free, counters and surrounds detailed.
Exterior Detailing · San Diego
Rooftop amenity deck
Rooftop lounge after cleaning - The problem
- A shared rooftop lounge needed its furniture, surfaces and deck brought back to amenity standard.
- What PatioMaid did
- Cleaned the outdoor furniture and cushions, wiped surfaces and detailed the deck area.
- Result
- A lounge that looks like the amenity it was built to be.
What we work on
The categories behind most of our jobs
Furniture
Frames, weave and slings cleaned on site, material by material.
Cushions
Vacuuming, pre-treatment and extraction for outdoor fabric.
Turf
Debris removal, deep rinsing, deodorizing and pet-area treatment.
Grill
Grates, firebox, stainless and outdoor kitchen surrounds.
Hardscape
Pavers, concrete, travertine and balconies at a safe pressure.
Exterior Detailing
The whole outdoor space handled in one visit, down to the details.
Wood
Decks, teak and outdoor wood cleaned, brightened and protected.
Patio Covers & Umbrellas
Pergolas, shade sails, umbrellas and outdoor fabric canopies.
Patio Deep Cleaning
A full reset for a space that has gone a season or two too long.
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