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 […]
Category Archives: pressure washing
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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 […]
Brick cleaning, Driveway Cleaning, pressure washing
Is there a difference between power and pressure washing?
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Oct
Oct
Power and pressure washing are terms that are regularly used interchangeably, even by industry specialists. So the question of whether there are any big differences between the two can seem bewildering. And, indeed, the functions of both are basically the same – to remove dirt and similar debris from hard surfaces using pressurised water. Equally, […]
Brick cleaning, Driveway Cleaning, Floor Cleaning, Patio cleaning, pressure washing
Things to know before you buy a pressure washer
21
Oct
Oct
For most outdoor cleaning jobs, pressure washers are the best tools. They’re a lot more effective than a standard garden hose for shifting stubborn grime and dirt, plus moss, mould and algae. Pressure washing enhances what estate agents call the ‘kerb appeal’ of your home. This could make a big difference if you’re about to […]
Driveway Cleaning, Patio cleaning, pressure washing
How to stop steam pressure washing from damaging your driveway?
26
Aug
Aug
Pressure washing your driveway removes grime and stains, including stubborn or oily ones, and protects the integrity of your drive while enhancing overall outdoor appearance. Indeed, few methods are as efficient as steam jet washing. However, if it’s not done properly, there can be pitfalls: Pressure washing too often If you pressure wash your driveway […]
Brick cleaning, Driveway Cleaning, Patio cleaning, pressure washing
How often should your driveway be pressure-washed?
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Jul
Jul
You have to clean the inside of your home, and the outside area, including your driveway, is just the same. It needs regular sprucing up to stay looking its best. Built-up dirt can find its way into the cracks in your driveway, and can even cause structural harm. It’s also healthier generally for your family […]
Driveway Cleaning, Floor Cleaning, Patio cleaning, pressure washing
Tips for removing oil stains from your driveway
05
Jul
Jul
Summer is approaching rapidly, and it’s the best time of year to tackle all those outdoor jobs you’ve been putting off until now, including sprucing up your outside areas like patios and driveways. Your driveway plays a key role in what estate agents call ‘kerb appeal’, or the attractiveness of a property when seen from […]
Brick cleaning, Driveway Cleaning, Floor Cleaning, Patio cleaning, pressure washing
Spring into action this April and May with a pressure wash of your driveway
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Apr
Apr
The clocks have leapt forward, the evenings are lighter for longer, and spring is (we hope) finally here. It’s a great time for cracking on with all those outside maintenance jobs you have probably been putting off all winter. But now that the weather is better, you can’t keep putting them off! Such tasks include […]
Floor Cleaning, pressure washing
Avoid cold callers offering pressure washing services, Trading Standards advises
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Apr
Apr
A local trading standards team is urging people to be wary of cold callers offering patio cleaning services. Cumbria Trading Standards said it often receives complaints about doorstep callers operating in its area. But it’s advice worth heeding, wherever you live. That means being cautious when doorstep callers approach you offering to complete work on […]