LA SOFT WASH
Commercial Gum Removal
Across the Greater Baton Rouge Area
Gum buildup at a commercial entry is one of the fastest ways a property loses its presentable look. A single busy restaurant entrance can collect hundreds of gum spots in a matter of months, and once those deposits oxidize and bond with the concrete, they start to look like permanent black stains. The Gulf Coast climate makes this worse, because heat and humidity keep gum softer on commercial surfaces longer than in a drier market, so daily foot traffic grinds each piece deeper into the surface before it sets.
We handle commercial gum removal as part of the hard-surface cleaning work we already do across Baton Rouge, Denham Springs, and the surrounding parishes. We have been serving commercial clients in this market since November 2020. The same dedicated soft wash system, trained crew, and after-hours scheduling we use on apartment breezeways, restaurant entries, and retail sidewalks handles gum removal, with a gum-specific chemical pre-treatment added to the standard process.
If you manage a commercial property with visible gum buildup at its entry, sidewalk, drive-through, or covered walkways, call LA Softwash at 225-337-7771 to get a free estimate.
Surfaces We Treat for Gum Removal
The hard surfaces we already clean across commercial properties in the Baton Rouge area are the same surfaces where gum removal applies, with one key difference. The chemistry is specifically selected to break down the polymer base of chewing gum, which bleach and standard soap will not dissolve.
Concrete
Concrete is the most common gum surface in commercial environments. We treat all standard types, including brushed and exposed aggregate finishes.
Pavers
Entry pavers at storefronts, restaurant patios, and apartment common areas collect a high volume of gum. We use lower-pressure application to protect the jointing sand.
Asphalt and Stone
Asphalt in parking areas and drive-through lanes is handled with a lighter pressure touch to avoid surface degradation. Stone is treated where appropriate, with chemistry and pressure calibrated to the specific material.
Why Baton Rouge Properties Choose Us
for Gum Removal
We are a commercial hard-surface cleaning operator first, with gum removal slotting in as a focused add-on to the work we do every week across apartment communities, restaurant corridors, retail centers, and office buildings in the Baton Rouge area.
Combat Veteran Owned and Locally Based
We have been helping homeowners and businesses throughout Baton Rouge maintain cleaner, better-looking properties since November 2020.
After-Hours Scheduling Built In
Around 90 percent of our commercial work happens at night or on weekends, keeping your operations uninterrupted and giving the surface time to dry before you open.
Commercial-Grade Soft Wash System
We run a purpose-built soft wash system engineered for low-pressure chemical application, not a pressure washer turned down as a workaround.
45-Day Plant Regrowth Guarantee
Landscaping adjacent to a treated area is watered before, during, and after service. If a plant in the runoff path doesn’t show new regrowth within 45 days, we replace it, no questions asked. In six years, that’s been two rose bushes.
Six Years, Zero Unhappy Customers
In six years of business in Baton Rouge, no customer has ever demanded a refund or told us the work fell short. That track record sets the bar for every job we book.
Insured Commercial Work
Our insurance is automatically copied onto every signed work order, and a Certificate of Insurance is available on request for vendor onboarding.
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Inside a Commercial Gum Removal Job,
Step by Step
Every job follows the same documented sequence, with scope confirmed up front and the work scheduled around your business hours.
Site Walk and Scope Confirmation
We walk the property before any quote is finalized to assess gum density, surface types, access conditions, water sources, and any site requirements tied to your lease or tenants. Once scope is clear and you have approved the price, we send a formal work order with an approval link, with our insurance automatically copied onto the signed work order. No deposit is required to book.
Pre-Work Communication
You get a comprehensive pre-work guidelines document with the work order, covering everything you can expect from our crew, everything we need from the property, payment methods, and contact details. For multi-family properties, we provide a separate document specifically for property managers to forward to tenants. A text reminder also goes out the night before service.
Site Setup and Property Protection
When the crew arrives, we cordon the active work area with cones and caution tape, flag or rope off traffic where needed, and tape and cover all electrical outlets, fixtures, and metal door frame joints in the work zone before water touches the surface. Adjacent landscaping is watered before any chemistry is applied.
Gum-Specific Chemical Application and Dwell
The gum removal chemistry is applied directly to the deposits and given dwell time to soften the polymer and loosen its bond with the surface. This is a different product than the bleach and soap chemistry we use for standard concrete cleaning, because chewing gum is a synthetic polymer that bleach will not dissolve. Older, more embedded deposits get longer dwell.
Agitation If Needed
If a deposit needs mechanical assistance to release, the crew agitates or spot-scrapes before the rinse, using the same approach we apply on oxidation removal work.
Targeted Pressure Wash
A targeted pressure wash flushes the loosened gum and chemical residue off the surface. We use concentrated wand work on individual deposits and a broader pattern on the surrounding surface where applicable, with pressure stepped down on pavers and asphalt to protect the material.
Neutralization Rinse Where Appropriate
For surfaces that need pH restoration after alkaline chemistry, we apply a neutralization rinse before the area returns to foot traffic.
Inspection and Post-Job Documentation
The surface is inspected for remaining deposits, with additional passes applied where they will produce a meaningfully better result. Adjacent landscaping is watered again after the service, before-and-after photos are sent to you when the job is complete, and payment is collected on completion.
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How Gum Removal Pricing Works
Every commercial quote starts with an on-site walk to confirm density, surface type, total affected area, and access conditions, so the number you receive is built around what the property actually needs. The factors that typically affect pricing include:
- Gum density across the area being treated, including how recently the deposits were left and how aged or embedded the older ones are
- Surface type, including standard concrete, brushed concrete, exposed aggregate, pavers, asphalt, and stone
- Surface accessibility, including covered walkways, elevated entries, stairwells, and any constraints that affect how the crew sets up
- Whether the work is standalone gum removal or part of a broader concrete cleaning scope
For commercial clients already on recurring concrete cleaning with us, gum removal is most often added as a line item on the existing scope rather than billed separately. We also offer frequency-based discounts on recurring contracts, with the discount set by the cadence you choose, whether that is monthly, quarterly, three times a year, twice a year, or annually. Call 225-337-7771 to request a free estimate.
What We Stand Behind
Every commercial gum removal job is built on a clear scope, documented protocols, and an honest outcome conversation up front. We talk through what your specific surfaces will look like after treatment before we start, so the result you see at job close-out matches the expectation set at the site walk.
What you can count on from every job:
- A clear scope and outcome conversation up front, so you know what is achievable on your specific surfaces
- If a plant in the runoff path doesn’t show new regrowth within 45 days, we replace it, no questions asked. In six years, that’s been two rose bushes.
- After-hours scheduling that keeps your operations uninterrupted
- Documented site protocols covering electrical protection, traffic and pedestrian routing, environmental compliance, and chemical safety
- Before-and-after photo documentation on every job
- Our insurance is automatically copied onto every signed work order, and a Certificate of Insurance is available on request for vendor onboarding.
We commit to the best achievable result for every surface and deposit condition in front of us, delivered with the same operational discipline we bring to every commercial property we service.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you guarantee complete gum removal on every spot?
We commit to the best achievable result for your specific surfaces and deposit condition. Fresh and moderately aged gum lifts cleanly. Older, deeply embedded deposits on rough concrete can leave a faint shadow because the polymer bonds with the surface texture, and we walk you through the realistic outcome at the site walk so the result matches the expectation.
Can you treat gum without damaging the concrete or pavers?
Yes. The gum removal chemistry works at low pressure with adequate dwell time, so the cleaning happens chemically rather than by force. On pavers we step the pressure down further to protect the jointing sand, and on asphalt we use a lighter touch to avoid surface degradation.
Do you offer recurring commercial gum removal?
Yes. Many of our commercial clients add gum removal to a recurring entry and sidewalk maintenance contract at the cadence that fits their property, whether that is monthly, quarterly, three times a year, twice a year, or annually. Recurring contracts include a frequency-based discount that we agree on during quoting.
Will the work disrupt my business hours?
No. We schedule gum removal during your off-hours and time it so the surface is dry and back in service before you open. After-hours and weekend work is our default approach to commercial jobs.
Do I need to do anything to prepare the property before you arrive?
We send a comprehensive pre-work guidelines document along with the formal work order. It covers everything you can expect from our crew and everything we need from the property before we get there. Most clients tell us the document answers all the questions they would have asked.
What areas around Baton Rouge do you cover?
We serve the Greater Baton Rouge area, including Baton Rouge proper, Denham Springs, and the surrounding parishes. Reach out to confirm coverage for your specific property location.
Do you use a hot water system for gum removal?
No. We operate a cold water system. For gum removal, we rely on appropriate chemistry, adequate dwell time, and skilled application to lift the gum from the surface. For heavily aged or deeply embedded gum, we may use multiple passes or targeted manual work as part of the job, and we set that expectation during the site walk.
What if my property requires runoff containment?
Louisiana generally permits storm drain discharge for standard commercial concrete cleaning, and we work within that allowance on properties where it is approved. For sites where lease terms, municipal restrictions, or property-specific requirements call for containment, we rent water reclamation equipment to capture and remove rinse water from site. We confirm discharge protocols before every commercial job.
Get A Free Estimate for Commercial Gum Removal in Baton Rouge Today!
If your property has visible gum buildup at the surfaces your customers, tenants, and inspectors see first, we are ready to walk the site and put together a real quote. Site walks are scheduled around your operating hours, and before-and-after photos document the result on every job. Call us at 225-337-7771 to get started.
