Can I Remove The Black Spots From This Patio?

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[@timhancock5556]

Great job, always worth giving the edges of the grass a good soaking with water first to stop the hypo effecting it.

[@aemackintosh]

Good tip. It actually started pouring with rain just after I finished filming.😃👍🏼

[@paudielyons3918]

Good video Ashley. Black spots are a devil to shift. 😩

[@aemackintosh]

Thanks.😃👍🏼

[@divrianne9960]

Great job. I love your videos. Sorry. my English is really very bad. In my country we haven't enough of these kind of services. I think that you love your job. Thanks for share it. Saludos desde Ecuador 🇪🇨

[@aemackintosh]

Thanks for your comments. I’m glad you enjoy the videos.😃👍🏼

[@ajmexteriorcleaningsolutio5278]

great job, this video hit the nail in the head, its time to accept the fact the both pressure washing and "soft washing" work hand in hand together, plus using hypo as a post treatment tends to keep the patio clean for a lot longer.

[@aemackintosh]

Thanks for your comments.😃👍🏼

[@janesmith9024]

Very useful. This has reminded me why mine is so hard. It is simply i have vastly bigger areas than any video I ever see. I did a part of my paved area today and the area on this video is about one 20th of the area I have just on that one blocked paving area alone. Anyway I will do mine bit by bit....

[@aemackintosh]

Yeah, this was quite a small one. A more powerful pressure washer like we use would help get through a larger area more efficiently. A domestic standard machine will always struggle.

[@PartridgeExteriorCleaning]

I hate how needed hypo is sometimes but it does work wonders, nice vid!

[@davebyrne0]

Me too I’m in search for an better eco alternative - found nothing yet

[@juanpablodo12345678]

Hi, can I ask why? Is it bad or what happens with it? Thanks

[@kylesmith5424]

Absolutely fantastic job. I'm looking to get into the pressure washing business so I'm trying to find someone with experience that knows what they're doing. Way too many odd job men on KZbin that wing it. I appreciate the depth you go to in your videos and I plan on learning more from you and hopefully setting up my own business once I have a clear understanding.

[@aemackintosh]

Thanks for your comments. I’m glad you find the channel useful. I wish you all the best with your plans.😃👍🏼

[@davefordham14]

Employed a builder recently who promised to clean the drive and back garden and the roof. Lots of black spots on the slabs. Didn't pre-treat it with any chemicals and went straight to jet washing it. He said he used chlorine which I know doesn't really work or at least not fast enough for a professional job. Some firms are builders and try to get into cleaning as well but are short of expertise and equipment to do the job properly. They charge through the nose though anyway. I got that sinking feeling soon as they turned up and asked me if I had a long extension lead. Didn't cover the air con units properly. Put a spare bucket they found on top of one of them which overflowed from the jet washing of the roof, fell and broke. Strung out over three days but for some reason left at 2pm each day. The third and final day is supposed to be tomorrow but I'm already dreading it. I climbed up and took a look at the gutters. Still full of mud and algae from the roof jet washing. I didn't see them apply any chemicals on the roof either. Just went straight to jet washing the tiles. They also didn't move the glass top garden table which is now so filthy that it will probably not be usable. We'll see. Charging me over 4k which I'm happy to pay but am definitely not happy with what's happened so far. Already regretting calling these people in. FML.

[@aemackintosh]

Yeah, there’s pressure washing and then there’s pressure washing. There are proper techniques to get things done efficiently with as little mess as possible. Sometimes it’s worth getting a professional in that knows what they’re doing, rather than a guy who has just bought a pressure washer.

[@davefordham14]

@@aemackintosh I thought they were professionals. Found them through Checkatrade with a review score of 9.8. I won't be doing that again. Just hope they at least clean the gutters before they declare it finished.

[@lorrainewyatt2028]

Great job as always. But I also love the music. Very 80's funk just my era 😍

[@aemackintosh]

Great! Thanks! I always have fun choosing the music.😎👍🏼

[@johnwilson5359]

Great job, what a difference, and happy customer.

[@aemackintosh]

Definitely a very happy customer.😃👍🏼

[@willm437]

Well that looks real nice Great job 👍

[@aemackintosh]

Thanks!😎👍🏼

[@kineticoldskoolraver]

Fantastic job Ashley 👌

[@aemackintosh]

Thanks!😃👍🏼

[@kineticoldskoolraver]

Nice job once again Ashley 👌

[@aemackintosh]

Thanks for your comments.😃👍🏼

[@KellySmunt303]

Aaaw yeah loving the 808 in the background. 🐮 🔔

[@aemackintosh]

😎👍🏼

[@StokeJetwash]

Well done 👍 Come up nicely ☺️

[@aemackintosh]

Thanks!😎👍🏼

[@robprestonjames3581]

Great results 👏👏👏

[@aemackintosh]

Thanks.😃👍🏼

[@Stedman75]

after watching Copper Creak Cuts, he reckons that doing the pressure washing first then applying the treatment afterwards and then rinsing is the best way to go about it. he tried several different ways of doing it.

[@aemackintosh]

I find that it can depend on how dirty it is and what type of paving you are cleaning. Sometimes I treat it before and after, sometimes just after.😃👍🏼

[@englishmaninengland4591]

Excellent job Ashley :-) :-) :-) :-):-)

[@aemackintosh]

Thanks!😃👍🏼

[@aqua-holiccleaning9449]

Top job mate, thanks for sharing all your knowledge 👍

[@aemackintosh]

😎👍🏼

[@melan12027]

Well done!!

[@aemackintosh]

Thanks 😎👍🏼

[@1StoopidStuff1]

this is mesmerising to watch! Would you say that algoclear is better or worst than the hypo for this kind of job? Or are they both completely different things? Thanks dude

[@aemackintosh]

Completely different. It will take longer to see a difference using AlgoClear biocide but it is a more friendly chemical.😃👍🏼

[@1StoopidStuff1]

@@aemackintosh great, thanks

[@goodasnewrepairs]

Great job!

[@aemackintosh]

Thanks.😃👍🏼

[@ched999uk]

Great job. One thing to mention, Hypo isn't nice to your lungs, you really should wear a mask with an abek filter.

[@carlbunn8649]

Been putting it down toilets for 40 years @ 4.5% in a 6x6 enclosed space, never hurt anyone yet, doubt 7.5% outdoors will do any harm

[@ched999uk]

@@carlbunn8649 You are correct for domestic use but if doing things professionally they should be done adhering to H&S guidelines. Some people take what they see on youtube as gospel. Read the COSHH data sheet for Hypo.

[@aemackintosh]

Yes, definitely better to be safe than sorry. Thanks.😃👍🏼

[@davebyrne0]

Ye deffo wear a mask , very very nasty chemical

[@aemackintosh]

😷👍🏼

[@robanddawnjowett4918]

Cracking job mate

[@aemackintosh]

Thanks!😃👍🏼

[@bobi2582]

Very nice job. Does the chemicals kill the grass or yellow it?

[@aemackintosh]

Wet the surrounding area and wash thoroughly after.

[@edbredin6406]

Great job 😊

[@aemackintosh]

Thanks!🤩👍🏼

[@JasonDunlop247]

I do like these kind of videos, always very satisfying. Thanks for posting Ashley.....

[@aemackintosh]

Great. Thanks. I’m glad you liked it.😃👍🏼

[@adambaird3587]

Can you post a video of how to safely apply hypo near plants and grass? What to do and what not to do.

[@aemackintosh]

I will put it on the list.😉👍🏼

[@davebyrne0]

As always , great video ash. Your a great asset to the cleaning community Very much appreciate your efforts to make the videos. I find the hypo very effective but very toxic Praying and hoping for an healthier alternative 🥴😊

[@aemackintosh]

Thanks! I appreciate your comments.😃👍🏼

[@gdson2378]

Nice work Ash 💪

[@aemackintosh]

Thanks!😃👍🏼

[@collettemcquaide1662]

Loving your logo. X

[@aemackintosh]

Thanks! The font ties in well with my actual name.😉👍🏼

[@mattunderwood7018]

Nice work

[@aemackintosh]

Thanks!😃👍🏼

[@squashfan3186]

Is it standard sodium hypochlorite 14-15% solution available at Amazon? Do you apply neat or diluted Mark? Where can I buy one of those water vacuums that I saw you using? Great video, very helpful, thank you.

[@juandominguez2819]

buen trabajo , una pregunta, donde comprastes los cepillos paralavar las canales, ese rojo que estas usando?

[@premiergutterandroofcleani6668]

I think that by agitating the hypo with a brush really helps lifting black spots

[@aemackintosh]

Yes, good idea, that can help.😃👍🏼

[@markshirley7639]

Face mask matey , savage stuff your putting down !

[@aemackintosh]

Good idea. Thanks.😃👍🏼

[@markshirley7639]

Lethal stuff buddy 👍🏼

[@jellobiafra8999]

Great video Ashley, loved watching it. 1 question, how did you stop the Hypo effecting the grass verge? Or will it not do any damage to the grass? Thanks.

[@aemackintosh]

Wet the surrounding area first, then rinse well after, and the grass will be fine.

[@jellobiafra8999]

@@aemackintosh Thanks a lot, much appreciated 👍

[@tonypuccio154]

You should try and use A sweeping brush to agitate the black spots

[@aemackintosh]

Good idea, that also helps.😃👍🏼

[@jasonwilliams4363]

Great job Ash and where do you get your surfactant from please . Thanks 👍👍

[@aemackintosh]

Bonnymans.co.uk 😃👍🏼

[@Rivaboyz1987]

This is we’re heat plays the good part,u should ad a boiler mate and do steam cleaning , you wouldn’t wash up in a cold bowl of water would u or a dish washer don’t run on cold water it’s the same for pressure washing these only so much u can do with cold water

[@aemackintosh]

Yes, fair point, another big investment.😬👍🏼

[@Rivaboyz1987]

@@aemackintosh it’s a cheeper investment than that sky vac mate , u can get a boiler 1500-2500k Rutland pumps do a good one mazzoni firebox

[@NurullAhmine]

Whats the hypo sodium make you use? Thanks

[@kevinhoskins8415]

Hi Ashley, great video as always, what's was the chemical you used to help the hipo stay on better and where can I get it?

[@aemackintosh]

Surfactant. I get a lot of my chemicals from bonnymans.co.uk

[@strongteee]

great video as always! What is the lance you use to rinse down?

[@aemackintosh]

A twin nozzle lance.😃👍🏼

[@tomkime5429]

Great Job Mate. Does the hypo effect or kill the grass?

[@aemackintosh]

Not if you wet it first and wash away with plenty of water. If you notice in the video I tried to wash most of the chemical away from the grass into the gravel edging.😃👍🏼

[@suerushton3709]

We have loads of roses and clematis around our small garden, and artificial grass. How save is it to use by plant, and is there alternative method not so toxic I can use first? Suzie'

[@aemackintosh]

If you wet the surrounding areas, use a weaker mix at first and repeat if necessary, the thoroughly rinse the surrounding areas, you should be fine. There are some citrus based alternatives that are very expensive. Or you could try this: acute.uk.com/product/boat-cleaner-chemical/

[@chrisfox7460]

What bar or psi is your pressure washer please? If possible, what is the make and model?

[@theguvnor5964]

Great video and thumbs up......so when you've finished do you just knock on the door and say Ive finished now and that will be £ ??? thank you very much.

[@aemackintosh]

Well, I try to be a bit more professional about it than that. This job is actually also a regular window cleaning customer. I provide a quote beforehand and once I complete the job a produce an invoice for the customer to pay via their preferred method of payment.👍🏼

[@theguvnor5964]

@@aemackintosh ok...thank you

[@thespartantraveller3635]

Great job. Are you using only hypo and surfactant in the watering can? Or is there water in it too?

[@ericstaples7220]

It's most likely watered down at least 50%. Pure SH would be overkill.

[@aemackintosh]

Yes, 50% water is a strong mix. 1/4 hypo with water will often be strong enough.😃👍🏼

[@pgj9677]

What percentage SH was this 15% ?? Great job btw mate 👍

[@aemackintosh]

Thanks. Yes it was 15% neat hypo mixed at about 50/50 with water for the tough staining.👍🏼

[@pawelpasek]

Will it work on old engine oil on driveway ? Another question which weed killer would you recommend?

[@aemackintosh]

No. Hypo works only on organic growth.👍🏼

[@theguvnor5964]

Hi again.....what is surfactant and where can I get some? is it just washing up liquid? Thank you very much...Ive almost watched all of your videos.

[@aemackintosh]

Thanks! Yes, I’ve heard of people using washing up liquid. I get mine from bonnymans.co.uk 👍🏼

[@pault2575]

Please tell me you did under the the flower beds 🤣 or did I miss that lol

[@MrRoadruner2]

Dose the hypo kill the grass and plants?

[@StokeJetwash]

No if soaked first with water

[@aemackintosh]

Wash with plenty of water, and you may notice that I tried to wash most of the chemical toward the gravel edging rather than towards the grass.😃👍🏼

[@davedean5283]

Great Job, did one of those the other day, hypo definitely helps, how much did you use on that roughly Was it about 60 sqm ish?

[@aemackintosh]

About 2 watering cans full diluted 50/50 with water.😃👍🏼

[@jeremymarlow8073]

Great job Ash again 👍we’re can I buy sodium hypochondriac please I have bought it from Amazon but it’s not strong enough.

[@wotviewer]

really cannot decide on the time v cost issue - pre treatment with chemical means chemical is being used at £ cost on stuff that would vanish under initial pressure wash - pressure wash first means stuff gets removed but leaves the surface wet so dilutes the chemical even more - is the chemical best applied to dry or wet surface (what is the weather that day?) So many questions, yet every U Tube video claims their approach is best...

[@aemackintosh]

It just depends on the job basically. There might be some jobs that are so bad you decide to pre-treat, clean, then treat again. Others won’t need much chemical at all and you can just pressure wash, a little treatment for the final touch, and rinse. You learn from every job. Wet the surface a little first.

[@thomaswalsh7033]

Hello. I have a question. I'm asked to price a house to wash loose paint off before painting. Any tips on how I should do this? Have you any videos of this ?

[@hanbakker3169]

i love to see your video's... but i do not like the use of chemicals... if you use hot water, you can reduse the chemical amount ? i think it is much better for the inviroment.

[@aemackintosh]

Thanks for your comments. Yes, so I try not to use it more than I have to, as I was explaining in the video. Hot steam washing can reduce the need for chemical but that is a large investment in a different set of equipment.😃👍🏼

[@hanbakker3169]

@@aemackintosh yes, you are right. Thanks for your reply, i will keep watching your excellent video's ! Keep on doing a great job 👍

[@zoltanb4925]

@@aemackintosh with hotwater the black spots still stay.

[@aemackintosh]

Thanks! I appreciate your comments.😃👍🏼

[@northernangler1878]

Does the hypo solution effect pets mate ?

[@aemackintosh]

You should keep pets away while using it, but once it burns off and is rinsed away it’s fine.👍🏼

[@micahhall5574]

Hiya, great work what hypo do you use?

[@davidfisher7541]

What surfactant do you use thanks

[@aemackintosh]

I get it from Bonnymans.co.uk 😃👍🏼

[@user-jl8nz6zz3f]

Hi, which mix of sodium hypochlorite you use to treat after washing ? Thanks

[@aemackintosh]

I used a slightly weaker mix afterwards, about 1/4 with water.😃👍🏼

[@user-jl8nz6zz3f]

@@aemackintosh Thanks!

[@retrowoodi]

What you do with windows after pressure washing?

[@aemackintosh]

Yes, this is a regular window cleaning job, so I cleaned the windows straight after.😃👍🏼

[@retrowoodi]

@@aemackintosh oh ok. I just feel bad because sometimes I have pressure washing and window cleaning next month. Just don't have time sometimes to clean windows straight after

[@aemackintosh]

Doesn’t take long, while I’m there I might as well, rather than make another trip to that location.😃👍🏼

[@kayaking4mentalhealth702]

Hi mate love your video really did help me make jump and go alone have you got link to the chemical you use please. I've used sodium hydroxide before but surface seems to drink it. Is that why you add surfactant to allow it to stick to surfaces better?. Thank you peter

[@aemackintosh]

www.bonnymans.co.uk/product-page/softwash-chemicals-pack-hypo-surfactant-biocide-and-scent-masker

[@kayaking4mentalhealth702]

@@aemackintosh thank you so much

[@kayaking4mentalhealth702]

@@aemackintosh just quick on I have customer that don't want use to use sodium hydroxide because dog in garden is there a eco friendly product for removing black spot you could recommend please

[@aemackintosh]

I have used a product on my channel before called Moss Terminator. They actually say that it’s pet friendly. It won’t work as quickly as hypo. You could apply it a day or two before cleaning as a pre treatment, then again afterwards, spray and walk away. The condition of the black spots should continue to improve for weeks and months afterwards.😃👍🏼

[@kayaking4mentalhealth702]

@@aemackintosh thank you

[@subashacharya4765]

Great job could you please tell me Chemical name ❤ thank you

[@aemackintosh]

Sodium Hypochlorite

[@inked5145]

Do you not find that you need to use a mask when using hypo?

[@aemackintosh]

You probably should to be safe.👍🏼

[@murtaghslawncare5861]

Hi. What % sh do you use to 😮hit😮 blackspot…

[@neilmoye588]

How much did you charge for that? Thanks

[@aemackintosh]

I charge per square meter.👍🏼

[@baxter2858]

@@aemackintosh how much per metre pleasw

[@mehmetsanci6489]

how much did you charge for this

[@mattwebb6056]

Missed a bit. 😅

[@clean4sureclean4sure93]

Hi Ash Where do you get your s.h from please mate

[@aemackintosh]

Bonnymans.co.uk 😃👍🏼

[@bitTorrenter]

Funny how you guys call household bleach hypo. Got to make it sound more exotic😂 Why don't you use Quats instead? BAC, DDAC?

[@aemackintosh]

Hypo tends to work more quickly and is cheaper, so I suppose that’s why it’s more commonly used on paving.

[@bitTorrenter]

I may have to try it in the future. I've tried Wet and Forget, Patio Magic and HG Algae and Mould Remover and with using all of them I had used a pressure washer beforehand, but neither the pressure washer nor products seemed to remove Black Lichen. I've heard Lichen is a composite organism and hence why it's a pain to remove.

[@BillColeExperience]

Those potting blocks apparently not part of job.

[@slim439]

If your going to use a watering can to apply SH, stand on the grass, run around the edges, then swing the watering can left to right as you walk forward. You're not watering plants, so, stop fannying about with it.

[@Maidstonewindowcleaner007]

Where hypo's concerned there's nothing wrong with "fannying about" and be careful. And he's got his way of doing it

[@seanandkatr]

Wow, what a mean-spirited comment! I hope you were just having a bad day and are not that negative and rude on a normal basis!

[@jennifermarcum5849]

Black spots HELL

[@aemackintosh]

😬👍🏼