Patio cleaning diy

[redbull5]

Hi,

We have a small yard/garden, it had artificial grass over patio slabs which we have removed to go back to the patio as was old and tatty, the slabs are a light beige/stone colour, but obviously need a good clean up, any product to recommend or should I hire a pressure washer? Thank you for any tips!

Go for a pressure washer - it's great fun and the results will amaze you!

On my old concrete patio I used Patio Magic to remove all moss and algae.
I applied Sika setting sand in gaps then this amazing sealer mixed with a bit of tint

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B01BTYEAUQ?psc=1&ref=ppxpopmobbasintitle&th=1

I do want to have a go too! Haha. Do you use with just the water or put down any product/solution first?

I just use water - we have got a cleaner that came with the machine and I'm threatening to use that on a little paved area at the far end of our garden which is very grubby now.

I’ve got a Bosch power washer. Don’t use any products, just blitz, and results are great. Gets rid of weeds, and cleans the slabs, very satisfying.

Definitely a pressure washer. We’ve a large patio and it makes cleaning it easy and quite fun!

Be very careful not to direct the spray at your feet, children or animals!

Ah thanks everyone:) my dad actually has one, I'm not sure how powerful, but I am going to borrow that and see how it turns out, but I get the jist normally just water is sufficient to bring up a lot brighter/cleaner? I wasn't sure if to buy something or maybe some bleach water scrubbed in with broom before power washing but maybe unnecessary

Pressure washing is great but it uses a lot of water. If you are in a hosepipe ban area you won’t be able to do it until the ban is lifted.

If the slabs are light beige, I’d start with a small test area before using anything too strong, especially since you don’t know what products or treatments were used on them previously. A patio detergent and a stiff brush may be enough for lighter dirt, but a pressure washer can make a big difference with ingrained grime. Just keep the pressure moderate and use a wider nozzle so you don’t damage the surface or blow out the joints. If you’d rather have it done professionally, patio cleaning services can also be a good option. Definitely test whichever method you choose in an inconspicuous spot first.

Wet and Forget. My patio goes green each winter. Instead of pressure washing, this winter I put wet and forget on the slabs (and also fences, it takes the green off). It cleared it up nicely within weeks (it's not instant). Still looking nice, I'll probably do the same this winter.

Pressure wash & then use Algon. It's organic & safe to use, & will kill off algae/mossy bits & keep it that way for some time. You mightn't even need to pressure wash first - try a bit of this on one slab as it cleans off stains/dirt/discolouration. It's great stuff! Avoid the toxic chemical alternatives.