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Cleaning a concrete patch

(7 Posts)
Esmay Wed 07-Aug-24 11:39:55

Oh dear !
My entire patio needs cleaning.
I use a mixture of Ariel , bleach and hot water - after a big scrub I hose it down.

SpanielCuddler Wed 07-Aug-24 11:38:57

You can use equal parts of white vinegar and water. Adding bicarbonate of soda will help too. Lots of tips online.
Give it a brush and let it work then wash or power wash. Our patio comes clean with a good power wash.

Oreo Wed 07-Aug-24 11:37:38

Power wash it, it will come up pale cream colour.

silverlining48 Wed 07-Aug-24 11:22:36

How about painting the concrete. We have done that on a wall, it looks fine

Basire Wed 07-Aug-24 11:07:06

A hydrogen peroxide based cleaner was mentioned to me. For some reason I was advised not to use a hard broom. Hence looking for advice here!

tanith Thu 25-Jul-24 22:13:54

Patio cleaner and hard broom then a jet wash or hose down.

Basire Thu 25-Jul-24 20:16:35

I have had a small area of decking put in the garden, and I’m very pleased with it. Next to it is a relatively small area of old concrete. All I’d like to do is clean this up. It really isn’t enough to get someone in to do it, so I’m wondering if anyone has advice on how simply to clean it up well. What would you use? Many thanks