How to Remove Tannin Stains on Concrete

Written By
Antonia Sorin
Antonia Sorin
Published: Nov 6, 2009
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

If you only employ soap and water, you won't have a great deal of success removing the stains. A few special ingredients can make the task far easier and you don't even need to be exact in your measurements

Things You Will Need

  • Tea tree oil
  • Glycerin
  • Bucket
  • Hot water
  • Brush
  1. Place a few teaspoons each of tea tree oil and glycerin in a bucket.

  2. Add a few quarts of hot water to the bucket.

  3. Brush the solution on your stains. Allow to sit for 20 to 30 minutes.

  4. Scrub the stains again.

  5. Rinse with fresh water.

The Drip Cap

  • Tannin, the same substance that makes wine stains such a chore to clean up, can also pose problems for concrete outside.
  • A few special ingredients can make the task far easier and you don't even need to be exact in your measurements Place a few teaspoons each of tea tree oil and glycerin in a bucket.
Antonia Sorin

Antonia Sorin started writing in 2004. She is an independent writer, filmmaker and motion graphics designer based in Raleigh, North Carolina. She has completed work for the Long Leaf Opera Company, the former Exploris Museum and the…

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