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Outdoor Stone Cleaning
Published on 22 Apr 2020
Outdoor Cleaning
Outdoor stone cleaning might not be the first thing you think about. Rain cleans it naturally every time. Some tests actually showed that outdoor pavement is cleaner than indoor carpets. Rain is perfectly fine for a little while. You should also sweep or blow your outside stone once in a while. Collect the leaves after autumn, as they can stain the stone over winter. Don’t do any car repairs as it may leak oil, etc.
Cleaning methods
Depending on the type of stone, you may be able to clean it yourself. For more flat and smooth outdoor stone, use just a simple mop with an appropriate cleaning agent for fairly good results. For textured stone, you can use a pressure washer to rinse it. You might ask someone at home who enjoys buying tools like this 🙂. Remember to remove the dry soil before attempting wet cleaning. It is a general rule for cleaning.
What to do after cleaning your stone?
After cleaning your tile or stone, it’s important to protect the results. You can use a solvent-based sealer to prevent dirt build-up and protect the stone from mould growth. You must wait at least 2 sunny days for the stone to properly dry before applying a sealer – it is crucial. This depends on the stone. Only a solvent-based sealer is suitable for outdoor use, as the moisture levels make water-based sealers ineffective by trapping moisture inside. This can generate all sorts of problems.
Why outdoor cleaning is important?
After cleaning and also after fitting your outdoor stone it is very important to seal it. The mould I mentioned earlier, once it penetrates the stone, is practically impossible to remove. Oil stains from accidental spills are easier to clean if the stone was sealed beforehand. it will protect the stone from any other dirt and will not get dirty rapidly, also will ease the maintenance DIY jobs with greater results.
How can we help with outdoor stone cleaning?
Free advice about what to do with any outdoor cleaning jobs. Just email us info@silverliningfloorcare.co.uk and send us as much info about the stone with some photos. We will provide you with the best advice about any stone cleaning enquiry. Send us an email rather than calling, so you have written advice and can get a response from the right person.
We also like our toys and we have a lot of them. It is unlikely that you will have any of the machines that we have. Whether it’s a diamond brush or a pressure washer, we have the right tools. Sometimes we can even combine these two to get the best results.
Outdoor cleaning cannot be done during the winter and colder months. It must be done during the warm days as the stone must dry before applying a sealer.
Get in touch with us now for a quote or free advice on outdoor stone cleaning in London.
You can read more about
- Marble cleaning
- Limestone cleaning
- Travertine cleaning
- Slate cleaning
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