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Discover the best times and methods for jet washing your patio. HandyExperts offers professional pressure washing services in London.
Pressure washing a patio is one of the quickest ways to refresh the look of your outdoor space. Over the years, it is normal for patio slabs to become dirty, gather moss, and lose their shine. To maintain the look of your patio, it should be jet washed at least once a year. This helps cut down the accumulation of algae, dirt, and mildew buildup, keeping it looking brand new!
At Handy Experts, we have been transforming patios in London for years. So, we have the experience and expertise to talk about all things pressure washing. We offer pressure washing services in London and surrounding areas. Our expert team can also pressure wash paving stones, jet wash stone steps, and regrout paving stones.
Spring and summer are the best seasons to pressure wash patios. The beginning of spring is a great time to jet wash your patio—the temperatures start to rise slightly, so there will not be any unpleasantness of pressure washing in the cold, and you won’t run the risk of water freezing. Plus, around this time, you will either want to start using your patio again or want to start getting it ready for summer.
Pressure washing shouldn’t be used to remove weeds growing from in between patio slabs. If weeds are growing in the slab joints, it means that the grout is damaged, cracked, or old and should be repointed. So, if you pressure wash delicate grout, it will start breaking even more. Instead, to get rid of weeds, it is recommended to apply a weed-killer.
Related: How to Repoint a Patio
After pressure washing, you can apply a sealer to your patio. A water-based sealer will protect surfaces against stains to keep them looking their best. However, this step is optional.
Yes, pressure washing can quickly strip off old paint from wood, metal, concrete, and other exterior surfaces. This should only be done if you want to repaint these surfaces. If you want to keep your exterior surfaces painted, only pressure wash using a low-pressure flow of water.
To note: Lead paint should not be removed with a pressure washer. This type of paint should be carefully contained when removed.
You can use a pressure washer to remove mould from exterior surfaces. However, removing mould will not stop mould growth. To fully remove mould and reduce the chances of mould growing, pressure wash your surfaces and use mould-killing cleaning products.
If all of this seems like too much, why not contact the professionals? Our experienced team at Handy Experts will be able to transform your patio in a timely manner. Besides pressure washing patios, our team can also repoint patio joints and perform a range of other maintenance tasks. Give us a call today at 0800-0-12-12-12 or request a quote by filling out our online form.
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