USING CLEANING SOLUTIONS ON PATIOS AND PAVING

Patio cleaning

Summers on its way (hopefully), so now it is time to start tidying up and cleaning the patio and paving, removing the weeds, moss and stains. Weeds can be removed from joints in paving simply with a knife or treated with weedkiller. Brush away and remove any loose debris from the patio / paving surface. If the patio / paving is badly stained there are cleaning solutions available from the larger DIY stores and garden centres for around £6 - £10. The solution usually comes in a 5Ltr container and contains an anti fungal additive to reduce further fungal growth.   Safety tip :- … [Read more...]

SAFE DIY PRACTICE

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When starting any DIY project safety has to be your first consideration. The work area should be kept as clean and tidy as possible, anything from tools left lying around to building materials, paint etc can create an unnecessary hazard not only to yourself but to other adults, children and pets. Lots of cleaning products, solvents, paints and adhesives etc, can give off harmful vapours and may be corrosive enough to burn skin. With these and similar products you should, as the saying goes, ALWAYS READ THE LABEL, the instructions usually include :- use in a well ventilated area, use eye … [Read more...]