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Recommendation for Patio cleaner

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jeanie99 Thu 11-May-23 12:04:32

Can anyone recommend a patio cleaner to replace my very old one.
I will be cleaning a sandstone laid patio, a brick drive and a long walk way of concrete down the side of my home.
All needing a very good clean after the winter weather.
Thanks everyone.

Whitewavemark2 Thu 11-May-23 12:05:31

Pressure washer. No chemicals and good results

jeanie99 Thu 11-May-23 12:10:49

That is what I am looking for, which product would you recommend.

karmalady Thu 11-May-23 12:14:49

I used my karcher this spring. I have the round paver- cleaning head. Excellent easy result

pascal30 Thu 11-May-23 12:21:52

Wet and Forget.. a product from New Zealand and obtainable on Amazon.. fantastic product for all mould on any surface

jeanie99 Thu 11-May-23 12:22:38

Karmalady

Which model do you have, I had the round paver with my old one it was brilliant.
It is such a big job I need a product with some power.

Juliet27 Thu 11-May-23 12:23:19

White vinegar works wonders

jeanie99 Thu 11-May-23 12:24:53

I do actually use wet and forget as well and it does a good job but it doesn't bring the area up like I want.

Casdon Thu 11-May-23 12:26:46

pascal30

Wet and Forget.. a product from New Zealand and obtainable on Amazon.. fantastic product for all mould on any surface

I like Wet and Forget, once the dirt is off the patio and paths it keeps them algae free for ages, and it’s also great for spraying on fences which are green.

PinkCosmos Thu 11-May-23 12:35:23

I have just done my paved patio with a Karcher pressure washer. The spray head has a round cover which means the dirt doesn't shoot up everywhere.

It also has short bristles along the bottom of the round head which helps it to glide along a bit better.

Also, if you tilt it to about 45 degrees you can wash away the dirt rather than having to sweep it.

It think you can buy this attachment separately

bit.ly/3LYfgun

karmalady Thu 11-May-23 12:38:15

jeanie99

Karmalady

Which model do you have, I had the round paver with my old one it was brilliant.
It is such a big job I need a product with some power.

K4 and was cheapest at wickes. Tbh I loved using it, very satisfying.

rosie1959 Thu 11-May-23 12:38:56

I borrow my son inlaws Spear & Jackson it does a good job
Better still it's a messy job pay someone else to do it

karmalady Thu 11-May-23 12:41:51

oops, maybe K5 as it had the round head and a smart control. Definitely best with a round patio head, no splashing

Grantanow Sat 13-May-23 15:31:29

I have used a Nilfisk pressure washer for several years and it works well. I think one gets a good result by working slowly and systematically across the patio. Allowing a realistic amount of time for the job is key.

Allegretto Sun 14-May-23 10:27:36

Sprinkle biological washing powder over the area. Leave a couple of days. Brush. Works brilliantly. We used cheapest we could find - it happened to be Tesco own brand. Our driveway is now moss free and clean.

Fleurpepper Sun 14-May-23 10:59:20

Whitewavemark2

Pressure washer. No chemicals and good results

Our patio is surrounded by lawn (grass, lol) and large flower beds full of wonderful plants- so can't use any chemical products at all. Power washer only and time and patience.

Fleurpepper Sun 14-May-23 11:00:11

Juliet27

White vinegar works wonders

yes, but will kill anything all around, so can't be used for us.

karmalady Sun 14-May-23 11:02:14

Fleurpepper

Whitewavemark2

Pressure washer. No chemicals and good results

Our patio is surrounded by lawn (grass, lol) and large flower beds full of wonderful plants- so can't use any chemical products at all. Power washer only and time and patience.

Same for me, only water and I loved doing the big patio, which changed from green to grey

Callistemon21 Sun 14-May-23 12:05:36

Juliet27

White vinegar works wonders

Will white vinegar work on stubborn weeds between the cracks of the bricks or slabs?
Most come out fairly easily but not all.

Power washer here too for cleaning.

AreWeThereYet Sun 14-May-23 14:42:04

I would use the Karcher but my patio is paviours and over the years some have moved, so the pressure washer drags up the sand and dirt between them, leaving a muddy mess. I use Wet and Forget once a year to get rid of the algae but it doesn't get rid of any stains. On the path between our houses where it gets very green because of the shade I just sprinkle soda crystals (much cheaper and quicker).