| Block paving is a beautiful addition to a house | | | | people disagree with jet washing block paving since it |
| whether it is on a patio, walk or driveway but over | | | | will remove some sand from joints however; it is not |
| time, it becomes faded, stained and overgrown. | | | | that hard to reapply the sand after the cleaning |
| Cleaning block paving can quickly and inexpensively | | | | project is completed. A useful tool for cleaning block |
| restore the beauty and life of a block paving project. | | | | paving is a rotary pressure washer head used in |
| Many companies who install block paving also offer a | | | | conjunction with a jet washer. Many tool hiring |
| cleaning surface, which restores the surface without | | | | shops have both jet washers and rotary head |
| the need to purchase new tools or large bottles of | | | | attachments available for hire. A rotary flat surface |
| chemicals. For the do-it-yourself homeowner, cleaning | | | | washing head keeps water splashing to a minimum, |
| block paving is a weekend job that provides real | | | | conserves water and directs the water flow more |
| satisfaction without backbreaking work. The total job | | | | precisely at the surface. Using a jet washer will |
| may take anywhere from a few hours to a few | | | | remove smaller weeds, stains and dirt without the |
| days depending on the size of the block paving area | | | | need to scrub or use harsh chemicals. |
| to be cleaned. Be sure to pick a day or days where | | | | If the block paving had sand joints, it will be |
| the weather is likely to be dry. | | | | necessary to reapply kiln dried sand after washing. |
| The first step to cleaning block paving is to remove | | | | Purchase kiln dried sand and work into joints with a |
| any large weeds that may be growing in joints. Once | | | | soft broom. Once the sand is reapplied, seal the block |
| the weeds are removed, apply a fungicide to remove | | | | paving to prevent staining and mold and moss |
| algae, mold and moss. It is helpful have a chemical | | | | growth. The sealer may be applied with a roller or a |
| sprayer for this application since it will cover a larger | | | | sprayer. |
| area more quickly. Be sure to use gloves and goggles | | | | Cleaning and sealing block paving should be repeated |
| when working with a chemical sprayer. Pre-treat oil | | | | every few years and will keep the block paving |
| stains and other stains prior to jet washing. Many | | | | looking neat and beautiful for many years. |