Does anyone have any ideas on how to clean garden paving slabs. Mine are dark and dirty and needs a good scrub. How can i do this economically and preferably environmentally friendly? Thanx
2007-04-06 02:53:54 · 14 answers · asked by chiccigyal 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Plain water with a pressure washer might be the most environmentally friendly. Detergent and water with a chlorine bleach would be my next approach, followed by the pressure washer if necessary. TSP, tri-sodium phosphate would be last, with some environment impact. Also, wear gloves and eye protection with TSP.
2007-04-06 03:07:10 · answer #1 · answered by greydoc6 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Does anyone have any ideas on how to clean garden paving slabs. Mine are dark and dirty and needs a good scrub. How can i do this economically and preferably environmentally friendly? Thanx
2015-08-16 20:23:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
as every one else has said with a pressure washer but if they are really bad try a 50/50 mix of brick acid and water and a stiff broom pour a small amount on the slabs scrub it in leave around ten mims then hose it down but if they run onto your lawn be carefull as the acid will burn the grass
2007-04-07 23:05:11 · answer #3 · answered by JUSTIN M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say a pressure washer, but if not I've found that washing powder is good, sprinkle all over then using a hard wet brush , rub it in , leave it for about an hour then rinse it all off, it gets rid of all the green and brings it up lovely.
2007-04-06 03:04:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A pressure washer is just the thing for this, if you had a pressure washer you probably wouldn't be asking this question, but as they are costly if you only want it for one job the answer is to hire one for a day, wouldn't cost much from your local hire shop, some of them will even deliver but that obviously increases the cost.
2007-04-07 14:30:59 · answer #5 · answered by John L 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You didn't say wether the pavers were coloured or not, if not then bleach should clean them without discolouration, if they are coloured I suggest you try some bleach on one that won't stand out, just in case. Bleach will kill plants, roots of plants and in addition it will kill the beneficial microorganisms in the soil. A friendly alterative would be dish washing derdergent and a stiff broom. Best of luck
2016-03-14 22:55:49 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you don't have access to a pressure washer, then just some dishsoap & water should work well. use a stiff scrub brush. for difficult spots, sprinkle on some baking soda before you scrub
2007-04-06 03:13:07 · answer #7 · answered by cheezy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A pressure washer will do the trick just using water.
2007-04-06 03:09:39 · answer #8 · answered by SkUnKmOnKeY 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
High pressure water hose. No need to use chemicals.
2007-04-06 02:57:37 · answer #9 · answered by jet-set 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A pressure washer works great.....can you borrow one?
If not then how about trying Coca-Cola ? ...it seems to remove anything from anything.
2007-04-06 02:58:00 · answer #10 · answered by SB 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋