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 […]
Tag Archives: Driveway Restoration
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. […]
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 […]
Concrete Restoration, Driveway Cleaning, pressure washing
Five things to bear in mind before you power-wash your driveway
23
Jul
Jul
If you haven’t got around to it so far this year, power washing is a quick and easy way of cleaning outdoor areas like patios and driveways. With stream jet washing, powerful blasts of warm water can shift grime, mould or dirt in one go. There’s no elbow grease or scrubbing. Now is also a […]
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 […]
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 […]
23
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?
29
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, […]
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 […]
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