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Cleaning pavers

Joker
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Cleaning pavers

Just wondering how everyone cleans their stone pavers? Or more importantly, the grout between the pavers. We're finding it gets a little grubby and the pressure washer alone isn't doing the job. But I'm wary about using any chemicals for fear of ruining the stone. Any suggestions appreciated. 

MartyH
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Re: Cleaning pavers

Have they been sealed?

Joker
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Re: Cleaning pavers

No, they haven't been sealed. The paver suggested that it wasn't necessary, in fact that it was detrimental as the stone would have a permanent "wet-look". 

MartyH
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Re: Cleaning pavers

If you're not having luck with a pressure sprayer I would look at sealing them. 

Re: Cleaning pavers

Just wondering what the PSI rating is of your pressure cleaner that youre using.....? I find the more powerful works better on grout or other stone work, cement, general cleaning. I think my Gernie is around 1700psi? And it works fairly well. Otherwise, i dont know! ☺
Joker
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Re: Cleaning pavers

I actually don't know the PSI of the pressure washer as I inherited it from my father. It's a GMC, which I think is an old Bunnings brand no longer around. I doubt it is very high but it is enough to cause damage on things if you're not careful! Eg I recent tried to clean some brickwork (not very smart) and it blasted some mortar out...

 

If anyone else has any suggestions for cleaning products I'd love to hear them. 

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