Paving stones are the
most frequently chosen surface material for finishing horizontal surfaces
around the house. It is
characterized by high durability, strength and resistance to adverse weather
conditions, but also a rough surface that becomes soiled during use. Regular cleaning of the cobblestones
will keep it aesthetic for many years.
Cleaning paving stones
Cleaning paving stone is
fast and efficient in the case of the previously impregnated surface. It reduces the absorbability of the
material, makes it difficult to penetrate dirt, protects against discolouration
and permanent dirt, as well as intensifies the color of the surface. If the paving stones have not been
impregnated before, this does not mean that the dirt created during the use of
the driveway or sidewalk can not be removed. To
improve cleaning work it is worth equipping yourself with the right equipment
and cleaning products.
Maintenance of paving
stones
Maintenance of paving
pavements is not a complicated task. It
consists in regularly sweeping the surface, periodically washing the cubes with
water, removing more persistent dirt and possibly supplementing the joints
between the individual elements. A
pressure washer will be very helpful in cleaning the paving stone. A strong, focused stream of water that
emits will allow us to deal with both superficial and more persistent
pollution. In some situations, it
can also help us get rid of moss growing in the joints between the ankles. If you are not in possession of a
pressure washer, cleaning the paving stone should be done with a brush with
hard bristles.
Removing dirt from a
paved surface can have a side effect in the form of washing away sand from
between the blocks, whose task is to stabilize the elements of the driveway or
sidewalk. After cleaning the cat,
it is necessary to fill in the sand in the joints, sweeping it evenly over the
surface.
Cleaning paving stones -
cleaning products
With some dirt, the
water itself, even when applied to the surface under high pressure, can not
cope. Then it is worth reaching
for proven cleaning agents. One
of the solutions to start fighting with persistent dirt is the use of the
"Ludwik" washing-up liquid solution and 1: 3 water. The prepared mixture is applied to the
surface of the ankle and left for 24 hours. After
this time, the surface should be washed with water. If after two treatments the
contaminations are not removed, then it is worth reaching for special chemical
preparations for cleaning paving stones. They
will deal with car oil stains and other greasy soils. Cleaning paving stones with chemicals,
however, should start with a small sample surface.
