Alliance Gator Shampoo Concentrated Paver Cleaner for Pavers and Natural Stone
Concentrated Paver Cleaner That Lifts Ground-In Dirt
Gator Shampoo is a 4-to-1 concentrate that pulls penetrated dirt out of paver pores and brings the original color back. No muriatic acid, no hydrochloric acid, will not harm grass or plants, and it will not attack your polymeric sand joints.
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Why Contractors Ask for Gator Shampoo by Name
Pavers do not usually look tired because of what is on top of them. It is dirt that has worked into the pores over years, and a pressure washer just drives it deeper. Shampoo lifts it out.
- Removes penetrated dirt, not just surface grime, and restores pavers to their natural color.
- No muriatic acid, no hydrochloric acid.
- Will not affect grass, flowers or planting around the patio.
- Will not damage polymeric sand joints, which most acid cleaners cannot say.
- Goes a long way. One gallon of concentrate makes 5 gallons and covers about 375 sq ft.
- Washes off with water.
Gator Shampoo Specifications
| Type | Concentrated liquid cleaner |
| Dilution | 4 parts water to 1 part product |
| Coverage, 1 gallon | About 375 sq ft once diluted |
| Coverage, 5 gallon | About 1,900 sq ft once diluted |
| Surfaces | Concrete pavers, natural stone, wet cast, slabs, patios, terraces, sidewalks, walls |
| Contains | No muriatic acid, no hydrochloric acid |
| PPE | Goggles and rubber gloves |
| Storage | Above 32 F (0 C) |
One gallon of concentrate plus four gallons of water covers roughly 375 sq ft. Work out your square footage and call or text (856) 418-4895 if you are between sizes.
Where Gator Shampoo Works
Alliance rates Gator Shampoo for:
- Concrete pavers and slabs
- Natural stone and wet cast
- Patios, terraces and sidewalks
- Walls
- Pre-seal cleaning as part of the sequence
Where Gator Shampoo Should NOT Be Used (Straight From the Manufacturer)
This is not an efflorescence cleaner. Alliance is explicit. For that white mineral haze you need Gator Efflorescence Cleaner.
Never mix it stronger than 4 to 1. A stronger concentration can discolor the pavers.
Keep the surface wet from start to finish and do not let the product dry on it. Do not apply under hot sun.
Wear goggles and rubber gloves.
Always test roughly 4 sq ft in a hidden area first. Store above 32 F.
Not sure if your project qualifies? Call or text us at (856) 418-4895 before you order. We will give you a straight answer, even if the answer is that this is not the right product for your job.
How to Clean Pavers With Gator Shampoo
The full step by step guide is in the official documentation below. Here is the shape of the job:
- Wet the paver surface thoroughly before anything else.
- Apply the diluted product with a pump sprayer or watering can, roughly one diluted gallon per 375 sq ft.
- Scrub vigorously with a hard bristle brush while the surface stays wet.
- Rinse thoroughly, then move on to the next 75 sq ft section and repeat.
- Final rinse generously with a hose until there is no more foaming.
Shampoo, Efflorescence Cleaner or Slurry Remover? Pick the Right One
Alliance makes three different cleaners and they are not interchangeable. Using the wrong one is the most common reason a patio does not come clean.
- Gator Shampoo paver cleaner β ground-in dirt and general grime. 4 to 1 dilution, about 375 sq ft per gallon.
- Gator Efflorescence Cleaner β the white powdery mineral haze that leaches out of concrete. 4 to 1, about 200 sq ft per gallon.
- Efflorescence & Slurry Remover β heavy efflorescence plus construction slurry. 8 to 1, sold in 5 gallon only.
- Rust Remover and XP Oil & Grease Remover β spot treatments for specific stains, not whole-patio cleaners.
Quick Answers
How much do I dilute it?
Four parts water to one part product. Do not go stronger β Alliance warns it can discolor the pavers.
Will it hurt my plants?
Alliance states it will not affect grass, flowers or planting.
Will it damage my polymeric sand?
No, Alliance states it will not negatively affect polymeric sand joints.
Does it remove efflorescence?
No. It is explicitly not an efflorescence cleaner. Use Gator Efflorescence Cleaner for that white haze.
How much area does a gallon cover?
About 375 sq ft once diluted. The 5 gallon does about 1,900 sq ft.
Can I use it before sealing?
Yes, and cleaning is a required step before any Alliance sealer. Follow it with Gator Efflorescence Cleaner and a 48 hour dry.
Does it contain acid?
No muriatic acid and no hydrochloric acid.
Official Alliance Gator Documentation
Download the Gator Shampoo TDS (PDF) β
Documents are published by Alliance Gator. For the most current versions, visit alliancegator.com.
Pairs Well With
- Gator Efflorescence Cleaner β the next step if you have white efflorescence haze.
- Paver sealers and cleaners β seal once the pavers are clean and dry.
- Gator XP Oil and Grease Remover β for oil spots the shampoo will not lift.
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Questions about your project? Call or text (856) 418-4895 and you will get a real person who works with paver cleaners every day.
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