Patio Cleaning In Cork
Driveways and patios can become dull and dirty by daily wear and use from everyday life, your car wheels carry dust, dirt and oil which overtime can build into a thick layer on your driveway. Spores and weed seeds which travel in the wind are then able to find root and germinate in the cracks across your patio.
Our driveway & Patio cleaning services are vastly more effective at removing weeds and dirt than simple wedding and scrubbing. To ensure the cleaning process is effective, we normally pre-treat the paved area with a low pressure stone or timber wash to destroy fungal spores and break down the moss and dirt. This also has a weed killer added.
Soft Wash
Soft washing is a new power washing technique that requires having a combination of bacteria killers and detergents to do the job the Right Way. The SoftWash uses low pressure and kills the bacteria without harming surfaces. Your patio will look like new! Green or black algae will completely vanish from your patio quickly – and the process takes even less time to than a pressure wash.
Overall, SoftWash patio washing also provides the very best outcome, quickest treatment, least damaging and longest lasting effects.
In many cases, it should be done on a yearly basis – often during the start of the spring season to remove autumn and winter foliage left unchecked. If a patio is in heavily shaded areas, or is often wet by storms or receives runoff, the patio may require more cleaning.
Soft washing is a low pressure cleaning process commonly used to safely treat and remove organic matter: mildew, bacteria, algae, fungus, moss, lichens in addition to dirt, grime and spiderwebs. Soft washing originated as a less abrasive option to power washing where high pressure can cause damages. And the cleaning effects of soft washing treatment last up to 6 x longer than those achieved through pressure washing alone.
Cleaning your drive is not easy. It isn’t a task that you can do anytime as weather conditions need to be favourable for you to be able to work. Furthermore, it can be a very tedious task – one that may require vigorous scrubbing, especially if stains are present.
Difficult as it may be, cleaning your driveway regularly is necessary. When you don’t do so, it is going to look unappealing because of the dirt, grime, stains and weeds on it.
Furthermore, not cleaning it can shorten its lifespan. For example, when weeds are allowed to grow, their roots are going to cause cracks to become bigger.
Kill Unsightly Weeds & Mold
Weeds growing between patio pavers, mold, mildew, moss, and other such contaminants are more than unsightly; mold especially can mean a very unhealthy outdoor environment! Garden hoses are insufficient for blasting away these bothersome materials from exterior stone, brick, and concrete. A garden hose can do little to actually kill mould spores as well as preventing growing moss and mildew.
Mold, moss, and other such growth might also require a bit of scrubbing for complete and thorough removal. However, too much pressure with a power washing wand and the wrong scrub brush can mean dislodging those stones or scraping away their sealant.
If your outdoor spaces are covered with unsightly weeds, mold, and other such contaminants, it’s time to give Tony’s Cleaning Solutions a call at 085 248 7990 to ensure the job gets done right without damaging pavers and concrete.
Restore Your Driveway’s Colour
Has your patio become dull, dirty looking and gray? If so, don’t replace them just yet! Your patio might simply be covered with dirt, dried dust, soot, sand, and other debris, and a thorough power washing can bring them back to life.
Take a look at our gallery photos of patio cleaning in Cork, and consider if your home’s outdoor spaces resemble those “before” shots. A thorough power washing can be the solution needed to bring back those rich brick and natural stone colours in your patio and make your outdoor patio look like new again.
Selling your property? First Impressions Count!
If you are selling your home you might wonder why you should invest in patio or driveway power washing but it’s important to note that potential buyers are attracted to homes that look clean and pristine, and well-maintained and first impressions mean everything to potential buyers. A dirty exterior or driveway, can give the impression that the home itself has been neglected and might need cleaning and repairs.
Proper, efficient patio and driveway power washing by Tony’s Cleaning Solutions can also remove bothersome mold and mildew, as said. A potential buyer with allergies or sensitivities is not likely to want a house that needs a thorough cleaning before they can even step into their new outdoor space! To attract as many buyers as possible, and avoid losing potential buyers, schedule a driveway power washing in Cork before calling an estate agent or having an open viewing of your house.
Remove Driveway Stains
Never overlook or ignore stains on your patio or driveway. Motor oil and other fluids from your car are especially corrosive, breaking down binders in concrete and asphalt. If left unchecked, grass stains and other discoloration can also become permanent!
Rinsing off your patio and driveway with a garden hose won’t remove ground-in stains or corrosive substances. A correct and efficient driveway power wash is the most effective means of removing those materials and ensuring a clean space protected from long-term damage.