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Lime tree - staining paving

I have a client,  with some buff coloured sandstone sawn paving , which  is being very stained by a Lime tree that is in the garden - and it is also affecting the plants growing near the tree.

Has anyone got any suggestions (apart from removing the tree) for products / tips & methods that could clean the stone ? or anything that could reduce the aphids that I believe are causing the sap / honey dew to drop onto anything below it?

Many thanks

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    Hi Amy - here are a few previous posts that you might find helpful

  • Hi Phil - many thanks shall have a look at these

    On another matter completely - how do you I change my profile pic? I have managed to delete it - but now can't seem to upload a new one ?

  • Hi Amy,

    It would be worth considering applying a sealant to the stone, I'd recommend Dry Treat 'Stain Proof'. This should help make future maintenance somewhat easier and will help to prevent permanent stains to the stone. You would need to get it as clean as possible first and the stone needs to be dry before you seal so it would be a job for spring realistically. A good jet-wash and perhaps a cleaning agent (something like Lithofin 'Outdoor Cleaner') should clean it up. I'm not sure where your client bought their stone originally but if you PM your email address then I'd be happy to send the cleaning guide for our Buff Sawn Sandstone. This was written in reference to our product but should give you a good set of guidelines. If you're using chemical cleaning agents though, always test them thoroughly first and check with the supplier of the stone if possible since the mineral content of different stone types does vary and this will dictate how they react with chemicals. .  

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