Whitesupraboy2 Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 Not to remove oil etc... just grubby dirty stones that could do with almost an acid peal to bring out the stone and a nice clean look. Anyone have any experiences? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyntersun Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 I would be interested to know too, also a what gets oil out of driveway bricks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest daz 6576 Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 bleach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveC Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 Fastest way is a pressure washer first , followed by cheapo bleach diluted with water at around 5:1 and applied with a watering can with one of those fine rose sprinkler things on. Not only does the bleach get rid of the remaining discolouration (over the space of a week or so), but it helps prevent it coming back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveC Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 I would be interested to know too, also a what gets oil out of driveway bricks? Gunk works fairly well for oil spills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 Brick acid/patio cleaner, any builders merchants will sell it, i did my patio a few days back, looks brand new again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 Brick acid/patio cleaner, any builders merchants will sell it, i did my patio a few days back, looks brand new again. Do you have to buy that in bulk or is it available for individual? What one did you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 Do you have to buy that in bulk or is it available for individual? What one did you use? 5L can, i used two cans doing about 50m of patio, i just used the builders merchants own brand one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 Bleach is a cheap way and i used it to take green stains off my wood decking aswel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 5L can, i used two cans doing about 50m of patio, i just used the builders merchants own brand one. Sweet, cheers for that matey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 Dairy Hypochlorite (commonly called just "Hypo") from any big agricultural merchants, about 10 quid for 25 litres. It's a VERY powerful bleach for use in milking parlours et cetera, and works a treat to remove algae and staining. Put on with a watering can and rose at about 1/2 pint of bleach to a gallon of water and just leave it overnight. If you get it on shoes don't walk on a carpet, or it'll bleach the carpet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 If you've got a Screwfix local then use this, it's Brick Acid. http://www.screwfix.com/prods/12627/Cleaning/Chemicals-and-Detergents/Path-Patio-Cleaner-5Ltr Used some on the drive weeks ago and it's really good stuff, DO NOT use on natural Indian Stone patios though as it will turn it orange due to the iron content of the stone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz1 Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 I would be interested to know too, also a what gets oil out of driveway bricks? jizer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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