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When Should I Jet Wash My Driveway?

Take a look at another post on maintaining your driveway, patio, pathway or other hard surfaces. Browse through other useful blogs for tips and tricks for keeping a clean home exterior.

A common question we get asked is, when should I jet wash my driveway? Maintaining a clean and well-kept driveway not only enhances the overall appeal of your home but also helps prolong its lifespan. Over time, driveways can accumulate dirt, grime, oil stains, and moss, making them appear dull and worn-out. Jet washing, also known as pressure washing, is an effective solution for restoring the…

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Types of Pressure Washers

Pressure washers are powerful tools that can help you clean a wide range of hard surfaces. These machines come in a variety of types, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. In this article, we will explore the different types of pressure washers and help you choose the right one for your needs. As previously discussed in our articles, you need the right tool for the problem faced. Our…

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Why is my Surface Cleaner Leaving Stripes?

There are a number of reasons why a pressure washer/jet washer surface cleaner leaves stripes when cleaning a hard surface. This could be due to one or more of the following: nozzles are worn, nozzles are not aligned with the bar, and technique. We will address these in this article, which will ensure you will never leave stripes on a hard surface again. A surface cleaner is often referred to…

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Pressure Washing Equipment

This article will outline all the pressure washing equipment you could need from a beginner to an expert to get your driveway, patio, pathway or other hard surface looking brand new. All things need maintenance, and your hard surface is no exception. The hard surface often undergo a lot of stress and strain, from constant use by people, animals and vehicles; this will cause them to be covered…

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How to remove Limescale from Roof Tiles

This journal entry teaches users how to remove limescale from roof tiles. Limescale or Efflorescence are used interchangeably throughout this blog; it is used to convey the salt deposits. It is associated with moisture emigrating through the substrate leaving behind the salt deposits as seen in the pictures. As aforementioned, as the water evaporates and it leaves the behind the unsightly salt…

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Battery Acid on Driveway

Batteries deteriorate over time, and one side effect is they often release their battery acid; often on driveways. Leaving motors with batteries on the driveway can therefore, cause battery acid to leak onto the driveway. As seen on the featured image, it causes quite a lot of damage. This was the consequence of leaving a golf buggy on the driveway. Fortunately, there is a resolution to remove…

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Is Bleach the Driveway Cleaning Hack?

Is Bleach the secret Driveway Cleaning Hack?

This blog will ask the question, is bleach the driveway cleaning hack we’ve been looking for? The paper is written for homeowners who take pride in the appearance of the exterior to there home. The paper will cover, what is bleach, what it does, when to use bleach, when not to use bleach, finally, how to use bleach to clean your driveway or patio, finally the health hazards with bleach. The…

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Pre-treatment for Patio Cleaning

Pre-treatment for DIY patio cleaning. It is advisable to treat your driveway before pressure washing it help remove the most stubborn weeds, oil, or organics. This quick blog will outline how to pre-treat the 3 most common marks on your patio or driveway. That is weeds, oil stains, and organic growth such as lichen and algae. The weeds can grow very high with very long roots which become harder…

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Re-jointing Permeable Suds Paving

Permeable suds paving systems need re-jointing after cleaning. Although, they look like block paving, they serve a different purpose. As part of their special purpose, they require granite chipping instead. They serve the same purpose as standard block paving, to bring stability and strength to the paving as whole with an added feature, they help manage the water flow more efficiently. Many…

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Is your patio covered in blackspots?

Is your patio is covered in blackspots? then you need professional help. This article will cover how to professional remove blackspots from your driveway, patio, path, or other hard surfaces. First by describe what black spots are, how to remove them, what is sodium hypochlorite, how to remove them, then summary, What are black spots? The black spots are also known as lichen, an organic fungus,…

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Re-sanding Block Paving

Following a thorough jet washing, the block paving will need re-sanding. Sand is important to the stability of block paving; without the sand the block paving will be less stable. The sand also restricts the growth of weeds, which are blown between the blocks from nearby plants. Please wait until the block paving is adequately dry before re-sanding, also ensure it is not raining when sanding. If…

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What size jets should you have in your whirlaway?

This quick guide will outline what jet sizes you should use for your flat surface cleaner (SFC) or whirlaway. The SFC is a brilliant tool for cleaning large areas of patio or driveway, with 2 fast spinning jets with skirting to control the dirt it allows for quick cleaning whilst also helps manage the mess. Although, depending on the surface you are cleaning you may choose to change your jet…

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How to Apply Sealant to Paving

This article outlines how to apply sealant to your paving. Sealant helps protect and improve the look of your driveway and patio, there are a wide variety to choose from depending on the type of hard surface you would like to seal, your price, the finish you would like and the longevity. These sealants also will need renewing after several years, as their protective layer gets worn away. What is…

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Rust Spots on Concrete

Rust spots often appear on concrete if a metal fixture or fitting has been standing on top of the surface and faced the elements. It is often described as one of the most difficult stains to remove from a hard surface. It is important to understand what rust is as decide the best action to tackle the rust stain. Rust is the reddish-brown flaky coat on metal, caused by the corrosion and…

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Grease on Concrete Pavement

Concrete Pavements outside of fast-food shops often stained with grease due to the oily food that the customers consume. Over time the hot oil dripping from the food on the pavement accumulates, creating unsightly and unhygienic marks. The severity of grease on the concrete pavement can determine your approach. As well as the material the pavement is made of. First is to identify the cause of…

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Unblocking Gutter Downpipes

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