Cheers for the guide there. I did think when you said it would be epic we were going to have a he-man and skelator dance on the patio there like the money supermarket ad. Great method 👍
Hi Daniel, great video with fantastic results. I use Lithofin natural stone cleaner. A bit pricy but you only have to leave it on for 8 hours and it does exactly the same thing so you can get it done in a day. Your garden smells like a swimming pool for a while though 😂
I’d be really interested in a video about sealing a patio. I have Indian sandstone patio and am thinking about getting it sealed. Thanks for the video good stuff!
@daniel, to save yourself the expense of buying over-priced chemicals in those small tubs, find a local farm shop that supplies 20 litre barrels of Hypochlorite. I used to use a farm supply shop an buy 20 little barrels for £14, then during covid they put it up to £20. I have now found a chemical company 2 minutes drive from my house that sells Hypo. I have never used the chemicals for cleaning like you can buy from Screwfix etc because they tend to be overpriced for the amount you get, and I would rather use the heavy duty industrial grate stuff knowing it's gonna do the job. Great results with your nation cleaning.
Hi there, been reading up on cleaning my sandstone patio today but some say never use chemicals or power washes as they badly damage the stone , your thoughts?
@@lesleymcintyre6448 nar its been compressed in the ground for millions of years those particles are packed tighter than a ryanair plane, you can damage pointing and can damage concrete flags and wash the colour out but indian stone or natural stone noway unless you have some onion peel effect and a slither might break off with the power washer. Im doing another vid soon start to finish so keep watching for that
Great video. I have the smooth rainbow indian sandstone but its terrible to keep the algae off. Does the sealer help keep it clean. Im cleaning mine twice a yr
Hyperchlorite lad is what ya need £13 for 5 gallon at the agri supplier ,does same as the Doff and Tfr , don't leave if cats around though rinse after twenty mins .
@@paulmadden4481 depends how strong it is in the can and how Yiu are applying it . Personally I spray it on with my knapsack and always try 5-1 first leave 20 mins and rinse with power washer and if needed another application and rinse . You should always dampen off any vegetation it may coat by accident with water first including the lawn . If it's very stubborn and lots of black spot I go neat or 2-1 depending and lways wear the H@S gear or course :)
WARNING: Hypochlorite corrodes Indian Stone, ruins the mortar between the slabs & bricks & kills plants when it goes on them during the pressure washing stage (as you can see happening in the video). Yes, it does get rid of the black stuff, but at a high price. 12:36
Perfect timing, was going to clean my patio this weekend 👌 I was thinking of sealing my patio which is a sawn (smooth) grey Indian stone. What sealant do you use or would recommend? Thanks 👍🏻
You would be better off using sodium hypochlorite with a touch of hydroxide (caustic soda) in it and have that spotless in an hour with no pressure washer You can buy 20l of hypo for around £20 and would use about 10l for that job Chemicals with benzalkonium etc in it are better for treating with afterwards to prevent re growth
@@ianreader4919 just look for a "wet look natural stone sealer" loads to choose from, sika is a good brand but there are many, just get what your budget allows for.
I have clay brick pavers which seem to attract a lot of moss and algae. Would you recommend this same treatment for clay brick pavers or is it too harsh?
Never had a problem on any surface just the porsche lol, tfr is only pure soap so will not do any harm, if worried just do a test plot but deffo the doff path n patio cleaner is fine for everything but again if worried just do a small area
@@jamieyork156 its a clarke one from machine mart its about 7 yrs old now, the 450 i think, cheerz for the kudos, Do u just leave hypo on or does it need power washing off after its been left a fewcweek?
@@jamieyork156 machines great but lance nozzle is rubbish so if you bought it id undo that and put a quick release connection on then you can change nozzles to suit
Great video Dan, very similar to my method, although I use the cheap Aldi patio cleaner and Sufex HD all purpose cleaner by Bilt Hamber, which is much cheaper than the TFL. What would have been good would be to treat half the patio and leave the other half, so you could make a comparison and see whether cleaning with just the power washer makes any difference. Tricky if it's a paid job though 😜
WARNING: Hypochlorite corrodes Indian Stone, ruins the mortar between the slabs & bricks & kills plants when it goes on them during the pressure washing stage (as you can see happening in the video). Yes, it does get rid of the black stuff, but at a high price.
Cheers for the guide there. I did think when you said it would be epic we were going to have a he-man and skelator dance on the patio there like the money supermarket ad. Great method 👍
Great video Dan! Thanks for recommending what you use. Always straightforward mate so cheers
No worries thats what its for
Any ideas what to use on roof tiles? Have moss problems
@@mattavalon think you have get it powerwashed really no product will actually break down moss,
Looks good but need to be careful not to dislodge the jointing when power washing - top tip ;)
Thanks for the advice Dan, I've not used detergents in the past but I will going forward 👍
Hi Daniel, great video with fantastic results. I use Lithofin natural stone cleaner. A bit pricy but you only have to leave it on for 8 hours and it does exactly the same thing so you can get it done in a day. Your garden smells like a swimming pool for a while though 😂
Hi Daniel, are you available to do a quote in the leyland area at some point? No rush. Thanks
I’d be really interested in a video about sealing a patio. I have Indian sandstone patio and am thinking about getting it sealed. Thanks for the video good stuff!
Watch this space!!
@daniel, to save yourself the expense of buying over-priced chemicals in those small tubs, find a local farm shop that supplies 20 litre barrels of Hypochlorite. I used to use a farm supply shop an buy 20 little barrels for £14, then during covid they put it up to £20. I have now found a chemical company 2 minutes drive from my house that sells Hypo. I have never used the chemicals for cleaning like you can buy from Screwfix etc because they tend to be overpriced for the amount you get, and I would rather use the heavy duty industrial grate stuff knowing it's gonna do the job. Great results with your nation cleaning.
Hi there, been reading up on cleaning my sandstone patio today but some say never use chemicals or power washes as they badly damage the stone , your thoughts?
@@lesleymcintyre6448 nar its been compressed in the ground for millions of years those particles are packed tighter than a ryanair plane, you can damage pointing and can damage concrete flags and wash the colour out but indian stone or natural stone noway unless you have some onion peel effect and a slither might break off with the power washer. Im doing another vid soon start to finish so keep watching for that
Can you remove reflective staining?
Great video. I have the smooth rainbow indian sandstone but its terrible to keep the algae off. Does the sealer help keep it clean.
Im cleaning mine twice a yr
Still gets green but washes off easier
@@DanielHibbertLawnExpert what sealer do you recommend? My issue is the hard pitted stains that dont pressure wash off
Hyperchlorite lad is what ya need £13 for 5 gallon at the agri supplier ,does same as the Doff and Tfr , don't leave if cats around though rinse after twenty mins .
What ratio of hypochlorite to water would you mix please?
@@paulmadden4481 depends how strong it is in the can and how Yiu are applying it . Personally I spray it on with my knapsack and always try 5-1 first leave 20 mins and rinse with power washer and if needed another application and rinse . You should always dampen off any vegetation it may coat by accident with water first including the lawn . If it's very stubborn and lots of black spot I go neat or 2-1 depending and lways wear the H@S gear or course :)
WARNING: Hypochlorite corrodes Indian Stone, ruins the mortar between the slabs & bricks & kills plants when it goes on them during the pressure washing stage (as you can see happening in the video). Yes, it does get rid of the black stuff, but at a high price. 12:36
Hi Daniel due use a go pro or phone as your videos are always so good. Great stuff by the way mate 👍
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@@DanielHibbertLawnExpert thanks for info mate. I'm looking forward to more videos . All the best you thoroughly deserve it 👏
Would this method work with block paving?
Yes for sure, even better as theres more moss needs killing on block paving , block paving very messy though
What tfr did you use Dan
@@juliesullivan153 its in the video big bottle
Can you use any tfr
@@juliesullivan153 yes as i touched on in the video, im getting the feeling your a slider and haven’t watched the video fully
Perfect timing, was going to clean my patio this weekend 👌 I was thinking of sealing my patio which is a sawn (smooth) grey Indian stone.
What sealant do you use or would recommend? Thanks 👍🏻
Stay tuned a video later on in the week and ill show you exactly what i use, its from paintmaster 2000, oil based block and patio sealer
Lithofin make a natural stone sealer which I’ve found to be very good.
You would be better off using sodium hypochlorite with a touch of hydroxide (caustic soda) in it and have that spotless in an hour with no pressure washer
You can buy 20l of hypo for around £20 and would use about 10l for that job
Chemicals with benzalkonium etc in it are better for treating with afterwards to prevent re growth
have you used patio magic and is it any good?
The doff is patio magic but stronger both benzlkonium chloride, but the doff is 5 quid patio magic is £15 for the same amount of liquid
What do you use to seal it and give a wet look ?
Think i said in the video if not check the vid description
@@DanielHibbertLawnExpert no ? If you can advise please it would be much appreciated 👍
@@ianreader4919 just look for a "wet look natural stone sealer" loads to choose from, sika is a good brand but there are many, just get what your budget allows for.
I have clay brick pavers which seem to attract a lot of moss and algae. Would you recommend this same treatment for clay brick pavers or is it too harsh?
Never had a problem on any surface just the porsche lol, tfr is only pure soap so will not do any harm, if worried just do a test plot but deffo the doff path n patio cleaner is fine for everything but again if worried just do a small area
@@DanielHibbertLawnExpert Thanks very much
Hi Daniel.
Do you ever use sodium hypo and if so why not on this occasion. Great videos
No never heard of it
@@DanielHibbertLawnExpert ok Daniel well great results with this mate. Your videos are all second to none. What power washer do you currently use
@@jamieyork156 its a clarke one from machine mart its about 7 yrs old now, the 450 i think, cheerz for the kudos,
Do u just leave hypo on or does it need power washing off after its been left a fewcweek?
Hypo is instant. Once applied brush it in and agitate. Leave 30 mins and rinse off. Brilliant stuff.
Would you reccomend that machine ?
@@jamieyork156 machines great but lance nozzle is rubbish so if you bought it id undo that and put a quick release connection on then you can change nozzles to suit
Amazing!!! Do you have a sealing video?
Yes the other power washing video i did
Where can I buy the TFR from? Thanks
I say in the vid, are you a slider?
Nasty response Daniel. I’ve watched the video through 3 times & you don’t say. You refer to Toolstation for a competing product…
Great video Dan, very similar to my method, although I use the cheap Aldi patio cleaner and Sufex HD all purpose cleaner by Bilt Hamber, which is much cheaper than the TFL. What would have been good would be to treat half the patio and leave the other half, so you could make a comparison and see whether cleaning with just the power washer makes any difference. Tricky if it's a paid job though 😜
BH Surfex HD is a super value product- though I use it diluted as a pre wash TFR for cleaning the cars.
@@sportmurphy4392 agree re Surfex HD a great APC.
I hope you repointed all the pointing you blew out with your pressure washer 🤔😶
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Dan tells us never to use TFL without wearing gloves as it is caustic. Yet he uses it neat and not wearing gloves.
Because they are my hands
WARNING: Hypochlorite corrodes Indian Stone, ruins the mortar between the slabs & bricks & kills plants when it goes on them during the pressure washing stage (as you can see happening in the video). Yes, it does get rid of the black stuff, but at a high price.
Didnt use hypochlorite so im ok
I do this for a living
2% hypo mix will not damage anything
Rinse well after and no issues