All the signs are that summer could finally be on its way. Hopefully, this year there will be more scope for family and other gatherings than in 2020. And if the nicer weather is a signal for you to clean up and sort out your outdoor area ahead of the warmer days, your timing is […]
Category Archives: Patio cleaning
Concrete Restoration, Driveway Cleaning, Floor Cleaning, Patio cleaning, pressure washing
Best ways of shifting stains and dirt from concrete!
15
Jan
Jan
If you’re trying to shift stains from concrete, it can seem a challenging task. And they can range from paint spills on the garage floor to oil marks on the driveway to mildew anywhere. Why is concrete a particular challenge? There are various reasons why concrete poses specific challenges when it comes to dirt removal. […]
Concrete Restoration, Floor Cleaning, Patio cleaning, pressure washing, Worktop
Interior décor: homing in on concrete
21
Nov
Nov
Concrete was perhaps once synonymous with dreary-looking structures and people considered it a functional, even industrial material. But that’s no longer the case. In fact, this substance is a lot more versatile than you realise. And it can help create a unique look in your home. Perhaps unsurprisingly, concrete and its variants, including terrazzo, have […]
Brick cleaning, Concrete Restoration, Driveway Cleaning, Patio cleaning, pressure washing
Make the most of your home’s exterior this autumn
31
Oct
Oct
Maybe you see it as a time of grey chill and dark evenings, or maybe it’s a season of pumpkins, russet-coloured leaves and Strictly Come Dancing. Either way, autumn is definitely here. And whatever your views on the season, winter can’t be far behind. That means time is running out to get the outside of […]
16
Aug
Aug
It’s the interiors trend that’s taking the UK by storm! We’re seeing it everywhere this summer, from wallpaper to kitchen countertops and flooring. And you can find items in a terrazzo-style pattern on everything from lampshades to drinks coasters. Terrazzo means terrace – it comes from Italy, where people used it first in flooring in […]
Driveway Cleaning, Floor Cleaning, Patio cleaning, pressure washing
Want to pressure wash your driveway yourself? Proceed with caution!
14
Jun
Jun
It’s Bank Holiday season, and the weather is lovely – even if it seems to be turning at the moment. And, given the lockdown, we’re all of course spending more time at home. If your drive is full of weeds and moss or the ingrained dirt of many months of neglect after winter, thoughts inevitably […]
Concrete Restoration, Driveway Cleaning, Floor Cleaning, Patio cleaning, pressure washing
Concrete resurfacing: frequently asked questions
31
May
May
Time eventually erodes everything.Concrete is no exception. Here, we consider the questions people often have on concrete resurfacing. Traditionally, your choice was between concrete repair or replacement. Today, concrete resurfacing is a sought-after alternative. It provides a great-looking, affordable finish with little mess. What is it? Concrete resurfacing doesn’t mean replacing all the concrete. Instead, […]
Driveway Cleaning, Floor Cleaning, Patio cleaning, pressure washing
Avoiding driveway pressure-washing scams during Covid-19 outbreak
07
Apr
Apr
Trading standards experts have warned that cold callers are preying on vulnerable people during the Covid-19 pandemic. Householders must be on their guard against services they don’t need, or substandard goods. Among the scams are getting bank details for ‘continued free school meals’, fake coronavirus home-testing kits, and selling face masks and hand sanitiser. (The […]
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Mar
Mar
Asphalt and tarmac may look virtually identical when you study their surfaces. But in fact these are two very different materials, although both are used widely in driveways across the UK. Are you deciding which to have outside your home? Here’s a guide to help. Tarmac Consisting of crushed aggregate and mixed with a tar […]
Brick cleaning, Driveway Cleaning, Patio cleaning, pressure washing
Can I pressure wash my driveway in winter?
17
Dec
Dec
Here at Royal Stone Care, we’re often asked if people can (and indeed should) clean their driveways during the colder months. The short answer is yes, you can, even as winter is doing its worst and temperatures start to plummet. (Which has already started to happen in the UK in recent weeks.) As long as […]
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