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Hi all,

just wondering what people's thoughts and experiences are on pressure washing driveways/decking and paved areas.  I have a large power washing job starting next month and am wondering if there is a decent detergent available that can be sprayed on 5 or 10 minutes before starting washing to just make the job easier, obviously a detergent which isn't going to damage or stain paving or decking! Or maybe better to not use any product at all? 

Any comments greatfully received!

 

Ben 

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  • PRO

    I never bother putting anything down before hand as the pressure washer does the cleaning but I do put down a biocide a few days later that has a residual effect to keep algae and lichen at bay for quite a few months. The benefit is that initial run off only contains water and dirt. 

  • PRO

    This recipe is reccomended on the Paving Expert website. I know the guy (Roger) who first posted the recipe - he runs a very susccessful pressure washing company.

    I have used it on a brown/buff Indian sandstone as well as some block paving with it - it makes the jet washing easier and makes the clean look really thorough.

    Rogers Jollop

    sodium hypochloride 1 litre

    water 4 litres

    baby shampoo a dash around 100ml

    mix this up using suitable PPE

    then apply and allow a 20 minute dwell time

    wash off with clean water

    be aware that this can bleach and kill plants and organisms 

     

    Cheers

     

    John

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