Revitalize Your Patio: Pressure Wash Vs. Chemical Clean - Which Is Best?

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@brianthorne8609
@brianthorne8609 6 ай бұрын
Have used the T racer for years. Great bit of kit. Also use Sodium hypo but remember to wash all kit thoughlly after. It'll eat through that sprayer if left.
@gashead2
@gashead2 6 ай бұрын
You should have said “lichen and subscribe”. 😂😂
@Quaker521
@Quaker521 6 ай бұрын
Do you watch Gavin Hardcastle? That's what he says!😂
@crustycurmudgeon2182
@crustycurmudgeon2182 6 ай бұрын
Please tell me you were drunk when you typed that.
@rhyswilliams1998
@rhyswilliams1998 6 ай бұрын
Surely just lichen subscribe?
@tonysansom
@tonysansom 6 ай бұрын
I keep getting recommendations for photosynthesising aquatic plantlife. Hmmm must be the algae-rithm.
@imaginitivity7853
@imaginitivity7853 6 ай бұрын
Moss you make these puns?
@AndrewKenmare
@AndrewKenmare 6 ай бұрын
Thanks Stuart great information as I clean my sons patio every year using a normal pressure washer
@joncarter3038
@joncarter3038 6 ай бұрын
We use a great product called 'Wet n Forget'. You can spray it on to freshly cleaned surfaces, and they stay clean for an unbelievable amount of time afterwards. Alternatively, you can apply it to dirty surfaces and watch it gradually clean them over a few months. The difference that it makes under both scenarios really is outstanding. Actually, it would make a good short video. Spray an area, leave it, then come back to it a few months later. I think that you will be surprised and it doesn't have the downsides of bleach.
@pdken3081
@pdken3081 6 ай бұрын
Yes, have used that on roof tiles to good effect. It slowly (over a couple of months) removes the black staining and keeps it from returning for a few years.
@stephenjames6534
@stephenjames6534 6 ай бұрын
If you have a van or 4x4, you can turn it upside down and wash the underside of your vehicle. Great video stuart😊
@M_Holien
@M_Holien 6 ай бұрын
I use Wet and Forget and it has done an excellent job, no need to spray off just uk weather sorts it...
@rabbitskinner
@rabbitskinner 6 ай бұрын
Pro's use bleach we put Wet and Forget in the bin .....
@jameshenderson5385
@jameshenderson5385 2 ай бұрын
I only use my Karcher K4 with the T racer and it comes up spotless every year without chemicals. I even use it upside down for cleaning the bottom of my car.
@Bokooda
@Bokooda 6 ай бұрын
The bleech not only kills the moss and lichen, but every thing else that comes into contact with it, above or below the patio, a bit like Napalm in the garden 😟 The Parkside 'Patio Cleaner Head' is exactly the same as the older model Karcher used to sell, plus using either one, instead of just the presure washer head, means you don't have to wash the overspray/splash up off your patio windows or walls afterwards, which can take another hour or two..... 😀
@namAlexander
@namAlexander 6 ай бұрын
using acid based in a garden sprayer you'll kill the seals and O-rings you need Chemical friendly sprayer or upgrade the garden sprayer with better seals
@andymartin86
@andymartin86 6 ай бұрын
After using hypochlorite once I would never go back. I didn’t believe anything could match a pressure washer but I was proven wrong.
@olewurtz7625
@olewurtz7625 6 ай бұрын
I haven’t read all comments and don’t know if this has been mentioned. A “Tracer” ( Kärcher) trade name can be damaged if you accidentally clean over gravel or a stone has found it’s way to your patio. It can simply rip off nozzles and turn your Tracer into scrap. Ask me how I know 🙄
@georgeanastasi7729
@georgeanastasi7729 6 ай бұрын
Algon, which is basically vinegar, is a more pet safe alternative to the SH, but takes weeks to work. Best used as a protective agent rather than a cleaner imho. Have found diluted supermarket bleach to be absolutely fine and also pet safe if VERY thoroughly rinsed and pets kept off for a while. So, you bleach it, then use the patio lance. Better than patio lance alone if staining is severe, say you haven't cleaned it for a few years. Otherwise, just use the patio lance and save your self the bother of mucking around with chemicals and worrying about whether you will poison the local wildlife or kill your plants . Wet and forget and similar fungicides are very much cat-unsafe, so don't use these.
@derekloudon8731
@derekloudon8731 6 ай бұрын
Does the bleach solution have a strong smell and leave the patio smelling like a newly cleaned lavatory?
@JameysVideos
@JameysVideos 6 ай бұрын
Presumably the Sodium Hypochlorite won’t be able to shift actual dirt though? Guessing if my patio is simply muddy then spraying the Sodium Hypochlorite isn’t going to do much, or is there still a benefit?
@christianpetersen1782
@christianpetersen1782 6 ай бұрын
No benefit for mud. Just pressure wash it as normal. The rotating head will help.
@NAZAM1122
@NAZAM1122 5 ай бұрын
Does anyone have the link for the sodium hypochlorite? He said it's from Amazon for 8 quid but i cant find it...
@coolmonkey619
@coolmonkey619 6 ай бұрын
Is the bleach good for oil stains
@fireblaster9961
@fireblaster9961 6 ай бұрын
Shouldn’t you be using a treatment solution after cleaning the slaps
@SeanChYT
@SeanChYT 6 ай бұрын
Kärcher, not Karcher. I am not German, but that was a bit painful.
@tedscott1478
@tedscott1478 3 ай бұрын
Hypochlorite wash off should not be allowed to go into the sea or public drains ! Criminal offence ¿?
@Quaker521
@Quaker521 6 ай бұрын
As a testament to how good your videos are, I do not have a patio or any stonework to wash and yet I watched your video all the way through. Thanks, Stuart.
@somewhat-similar
@somewhat-similar 6 ай бұрын
I mean no offence to you Stuart, but that’s definitely a testament to your procrastination rather than his videos. (Ask me how I know! 👋 😂)
@mr_bojingles5891
@mr_bojingles5891 6 ай бұрын
Another advantage of the rotating head patio cleaner and actually a bonus compared to the lance is for those people with decking. The lance can be too powerful and actually make your decking furry with tiny raised wood splinters. The patio cleaner heads don't do this.
@weepz
@weepz 6 ай бұрын
didn't even think about that as I have patio and decking, even more of a reason to browse for a rotating head :D
@andyscott7186
@andyscott7186 6 ай бұрын
@Proper DIY - when you used the head you didn’t rinse the patio down afterwards. A trick you can use is to lift the head about 4 inches off the ground and rotate the head to 45 degrees and you can use it to quickly wash away all of the material you have just loosened. Much quicker than using the standard pressure washer lance to clean it up afterwards. Doing this method means you can wash the debris away as you go along.
@jamesmitchell7185
@jamesmitchell7185 3 күн бұрын
That is a great tip!
@across8339
@across8339 6 ай бұрын
Excellent summary Stuart; is that a new drone/toy we see? Containing the spray in one of these patio cleaners also means you don't waste time rinsing off your walls, doors and windows.
@madcatjo
@madcatjo 6 ай бұрын
A far more environmentally friendly, yet very effective, cleaner is sodium percarbonate. It comes in powder form, and when added to waterbreaks down to hydrogen peroxide and sodium bicarbonate. The peroxide cleans and sterilises, and the sodium bicarbonate increases the pH to prevent mold. It's the active ingredient in "oxygen bleach" laundry boosters. The 100% concentration powder you'd need is sold by home brewing companies because it's used to sterilise equipment used in home brewing. I don't like sodium hypochlorite because it leaves chlorine in the soil. Sodium percarbonate just leaves sodium bicarbonate bicarbonate which is non-toxic. If you watch Partidge Exterior Cleaning's videos, Sid uses a LOT of PPE when he's using hypo.....including a respirator (mask).
@neilatkinson7259
@neilatkinson7259 6 ай бұрын
Is it pet friendly too madcatjo?
@madcatjo
@madcatjo 6 ай бұрын
@@neilatkinson7259 Not while it's being applied. However after it's rinsed and dried it's fine. With hypo you'll still have chlorine residue, whichis less than ideal.
@2namtaB
@2namtaB 6 ай бұрын
Most of the professionals who clean drives & patios use a combination of all 3 methods to do the job. They use the turbo nozzle for the edging and hard to reach areas. Surface cleaner for large areas. Then they finish off with the bleach spray for that final pop. So I wouldn't just use one method.
@philgornall
@philgornall 6 ай бұрын
You’re right. Black lychen cannot be shifted by even the most powerful pressure washer, only sodium hypochlorite really fetches this off first time. Something like wet and forget might get rid after a few applications
@137dylan
@137dylan 6 ай бұрын
Yep. That's exactly what I've noticed the guys making videos online do. It seems like the most reliable, comprehensive approach. And you'd assume those guys have tried and tested every most efficient way possible.
@johnboyginger
@johnboyginger 2 ай бұрын
The Parkside one does not fit the Karcher. The adaptor is 1.4mm too big diameter. Tried another (off Amazon). Doesn’t fit. Someone suggested use washing up liquid to help force it in. It fitted. Now my Karcher nozzle is ruined! Avoid this Chinese me made crap. You must’ve got lucky here with your one is all I can say.
@johannes.f.r.
@johannes.f.r. 6 ай бұрын
I usually pour diluted vinegar on the patio a few days before i use the rotary head on it. Seems to make it easier and gets rid of the worst of the green.
@gc4434
@gc4434 6 ай бұрын
White vinegar 👍
@christianpetersen1782
@christianpetersen1782 6 ай бұрын
@@gc4434white vinegar is Acetic acid.
@caskwith
@caskwith 6 ай бұрын
I always thought the patio cleaners were a bit of a gimmick compared to doing it "properly" with a lance head, however my latest pressure washer came with one as part of the bundle of bits and I am a convert. Does it a do as good a job as a lance? No, but it is so much faster and much less messy that I don't mind. Even if you do a perfect job on your patio it's going to get green and mucky by the next season anyway, so why waste your time trying to do a perfect job when you can get 90% of the way there in a fraction of the time. A tip for anyone who is annoyed by transition lines (I'm not, but some might be). Do you your corners and awkward areas with the lance first, then use the patio head, you can then blend the transition line together by spending a little more time with the patio head in those areas and run a bit quicker over the bulk of the patio. Will save you a lot of time on a big patio.
@samnathan2709
@samnathan2709 6 ай бұрын
Few handfuls of sharp sand, water and a broom. Good scrub, done. No need for expensive equipment or harmful chemicals.
@Limosical
@Limosical 6 ай бұрын
I highly recommend applying some weed killer a week or two before, slicing the green off the weeds like that won't kill them and they'll be back in two weeks. You should wear a mask while applying hypo, it's nasty stuff with links to respiratory issues.
@StrawbyteWorkshop
@StrawbyteWorkshop 6 ай бұрын
I've always used thin bleach from any supermarket which I've found effective without dilution, however it's most effective if you wet the area to be cleaned first and any excess water run off. My indian sandstone supplier recommended that at it works a treat.
@HorseloverFat-ss3ff
@HorseloverFat-ss3ff 5 ай бұрын
That's dangerous. Although it kills algae and weeds bleach dissolves stone especially sandstone and will ruin the finish. It works slowly but surely and needs to be washed off after ten to fifteen minutes maximum.
@gallantdevelopmentsltd
@gallantdevelopmentsltd 6 ай бұрын
If you apply a biocide after cleaning the patio then that stops the re growth of moss and lichen.
@TeresaBell-k7p
@TeresaBell-k7p 6 ай бұрын
I live in Houston Texas....we have very high humidity year round. I have to use bleach on my patio steps , because they get slick from algae. Helpful video, thanks Stuart !
@oldjake4233
@oldjake4233 6 ай бұрын
I visited Texas in the summer of 1980. All four days I was there the temperature exceeded 100 °F (38 °C). That's pretty tough for a Brit.
@TeresaBell-k7p
@TeresaBell-k7p 6 ай бұрын
@@oldjake4233 it's tough for us Texans too !
@andrewwood6529
@andrewwood6529 5 ай бұрын
Thank you, used the chemical way of cleaning my patio, as pressure washer blast out the grout. Worked perfectly great way of cleaning patio thanks again
@Darkshadoz
@Darkshadoz 3 ай бұрын
What pumper is that at 15:00 ?
@triciacarolkilbride2993
@triciacarolkilbride2993 11 күн бұрын
Yeah want to know too as bought several that refuse to pump after a couple of uses.
@johnoneill7485
@johnoneill7485 6 ай бұрын
If you have to dilute your material by 4 or 5 times, why can't just use regular household bleach?
@Graham_Reeves
@Graham_Reeves 6 ай бұрын
Good point, although isn't "normal" bleach hydrogen peroxide?
@maxwellgriffith
@maxwellgriffith 6 ай бұрын
@@Graham_Reevesbleach is na+ hypochlorite
@LeeRankin-y7v
@LeeRankin-y7v 4 ай бұрын
Bought the parkside after watching this and just done 2 24 square meter patios with it. A bloody revelation 🤦‍♂️
@ConfidentialMeerkat
@ConfidentialMeerkat 6 ай бұрын
I am now absolutely convinced this my phone is listening to me, i have never seen a video from yourself, and as "coincidence" has it, i just purchased that parkside head cleaner and pressure washer yesterday though ive not used any other brands to compare with im perfectly happy with the performance. I equate if not better to a couple of 40p bottles of bleach, which is what i used last year. As long as you rinse everything down there is no problem using bleach. My summary is either works just depends on situation and availability of a water source. I also appreciate not getting soaked!
@simes205
@simes205 6 ай бұрын
I’d just watched last years review!!
@prav1976
@prav1976 6 ай бұрын
@@simes205 yeah last years video just popped up for me earlier today!
@EdithWeston
@EdithWeston 6 ай бұрын
Ha Ha! me too, just 2 days ago I purchased 2 x Hypo`s from Amazon (other online sellers are available). 😉
@Elberto71
@Elberto71 6 ай бұрын
I also use bleach and add white vinegar, diluted in a sprayer 👌🏻
@streaky81
@streaky81 6 ай бұрын
Best off pressure washing then using a leave on biocide - y'know, like the pros do. For one thing because the effect lasts longer, the chemicals are also massively safer.
@IanFarquharson2
@IanFarquharson2 6 ай бұрын
Unpack patio cleaning kit from garage, come in for a cuppa, and here’s the video of my afternoon :)
@davidgroocock7522
@davidgroocock7522 6 ай бұрын
If using hypo make sure you clean the lance out with cold water as it dissolves your metal spring in your lance
@davidgroocock7522
@davidgroocock7522 6 ай бұрын
It also cleans and kills algae on fences and walls also good for black mould in the house/shower
@cbauer72
@cbauer72 6 ай бұрын
I bought a different Karcher surface clearer attachment a few years ago. Mine didn't come with different nozzles or height adjustments. What it did come with was an actual bearing in the housing that the nozzles spin in while the other models here in the big box stores just spun on a bushing. It does an amazing job.
@djkarcher1896
@djkarcher1896 5 ай бұрын
I have been using these patio cleaners for around 15 years now. They proved to be the go-to tool for my patios, however, they have their limits, moss would be one of them. You also need to have a proper-sized pressure washer, mine is 140 bars and 500 liters per hour, and you can really tell the difference from the 100 bar one I had before. Spins really fast, you can pass it over the surface a lot quicker, and it gets a good result after the first pass. Not too fond of chlorine or chemicals, as I get asthma quite easily from their awful smell, and I don't want to damage my beautiful lawn.
@iheggis86
@iheggis86 6 ай бұрын
5L vinegar, 1cup salt, 1cup bleach + 1tbs fairy liquid, is my go to for block drive and patio cleaner
@imaginitivity7853
@imaginitivity7853 6 ай бұрын
You can generate chlorine gas mixing vinegar and bleach. Not a good idea
@mollie3244
@mollie3244 6 ай бұрын
Where did you find the nice sunny day, feels like its been raining here in Ireland since the end of June '23
@stevenbennett3922
@stevenbennett3922 6 ай бұрын
I have previously used a copper sulphate solution after pressure washing and that has kept the algae away very well. However, I recently used a Spear and Jackson product (others are available) and I was very impressed.
@davidquirk8097
@davidquirk8097 6 ай бұрын
I bought a pressure washer kit from one of the big box stores and for £95 it came with one of the rotary cleaning heads, a standard, adjustable lance and a laser lance. No jet kits I'm assuming it was fitted with the correct jets for the K2 pressure washer that was in the kit. It works really well but the only thing I don't like about it is that the head is too light and it takes a lot of wrist strength to keep it down. I fixed this but adding a lead weight to the head (a piece of old lead pipe worked into a ring that I just dropped over the extension tube that sits on the head) and this has made it perfect for me.
@rob-24971
@rob-24971 6 ай бұрын
You should have added a surfactant, it’s a foaming agent that allows the SH to sit on the uneven surface for longer, I use a car wash foam gun. You also can’t let SH dry as it stops working. The issue you’re having with the leaking is the solution corroding the sprayer, it is quite brutal. You need to wash the sprayer out many times after use. You also need to tell people to pre water grass and flowers so it doesn’t ruin them.
@qwertyuiop124172
@qwertyuiop124172 15 күн бұрын
Hello Stuart, It's Ahmed from Leicester. Can you please suggest which pressure washer shall I buy. It's my first time. I need wash my patio and maybe washing my windows. 90% I will be using to clean patio. I need a good or best quality which can last long time. I have full trust in you, that's why I turn to you for best and honest advice. Please help me in choosing best quality pressure washer. Thank you and God bless you Stuart. Kind regards, Ahmed from Leicester.
@tHaH4x0r
@tHaH4x0r 6 ай бұрын
Another thing about sodium hypochlorite, as it is a strong oxidizer (that's why it works) it will also damage metal surfaces. Even stainless can be discolored and corroded. And a place which you might not immediately consider, some stones have a high iron concentration, and thus might also discolor from its usage.
@jamesmurphy4021
@jamesmurphy4021 6 ай бұрын
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@jamesmurphy4021
@jamesmurphy4021 6 ай бұрын
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@pseftis21
@pseftis21 6 ай бұрын
is this "sodium"material bad for marble or limestone?
@tHaH4x0r
@tHaH4x0r 6 ай бұрын
@@pseftis21 As far as I know yes, as they both contain calcium carbonate, which react to form calcium hydroxide under alkaline conditions. Note that many website say this is because bleach is 'a harsh acidic cleaner', but this is just blatantly false. It is slightly alkaline. If you do want to try, try and apply it in an inconspicuous spot and see if it leaves traces. But better yet, just go for regular (biodegradable) soap and a power clean. Much safer and likely also a more clean approach. In general when cleaning, it is advisable to use the least harsh chemical/cleaning agent possible to get the job done. Least risk for both whatever you clean, your health and the environments health.
@Bigtbuilder
@Bigtbuilder 5 ай бұрын
You must wear a suitable respirator when spraying it.
@TechNomadUK
@TechNomadUK 14 күн бұрын
Great video showing the pros and cons of each way of patio cleaning. When i have watched professional patio cleaning companies on KZbin they use a rotary patio attachment but nearly twice the size and has wheels on it. Also they normally rinse off first with a lance, then apply a patio cleaning mixture with a backpack sprayer and finally using the rotary cleaning attachment. After all that they use a blower or a giant squeegee to move any standing water off. An intense process but the stone comes up like new!😊
@peterglithero-d4w
@peterglithero-d4w 6 ай бұрын
If you have rust stains you can use barkeepers friend. Also, don't forget to seal it with silicone patio sealer.
@game4alaughman
@game4alaughman 6 ай бұрын
Pish…. Link for the cleaner is for 10L only (2 bottles) & £16.50 then £6.50 for delivery. Can’t get it anywhere near £8 And only 3 days after video posted 🤬 Think I’ll buy £8 worth of beach & use that 😂😂😂
@dereklawson945
@dereklawson945 6 ай бұрын
pick up Red Label Hypochlorite from a farmers supply shop.. they use to clean the milking apparatus. All bleech however will facilitate salt crystals, which algae will fed off. so this form of cleaning is temporary... within about 3-4months a greenwash will occur and you end back to the point you started.
@duncanstreet4955
@duncanstreet4955 6 ай бұрын
Stuart thanks for this! Lovely sunny day today, watched this when I got up - been feeling under the weather for a week and thought I need to get out! Nipped to Lidl bought the attachment over the K’archer one I previously had a few years ago and didn’t rate it! Spent the rest of the morning and this afternoon cleaning my composite decking, sandstone patio and 20 odd year old teak garden table and 6 chairs! Enjoyed the fresh air - glad it inspired me to get out - well I’m impressed with the Parkside surface cleaner head on my K’archer! - job done and garden looks great! Thanks for the push! Mrs S says thanks too!😂
@Mcpikie
@Mcpikie 6 ай бұрын
Same here, and it started raining just after it had dried and been resanded.
@adrianmcardle85
@adrianmcardle85 6 ай бұрын
Chucklevision esq theme tune. Catchy tho
@oldjake4233
@oldjake4233 6 ай бұрын
I have tried the Parkside product, the results were pretty good.
@alban-agushi
@alban-agushi 4 ай бұрын
how to find 'nozzles' as you described in the Video, looking forward to hearing from you....
@relaxreflect5888
@relaxreflect5888 6 ай бұрын
Going to buy that bleach now! F**k the flowers 😂
@JackKing12.
@JackKing12. 4 ай бұрын
Stiff brush, elbow grease & sodium hypochloride.
@don1estelle
@don1estelle 4 ай бұрын
Maybe you could try cheep Bleach diluted less! Dose The Sodium Hydroxide smell like Bleach?
@Gerry2210
@Gerry2210 6 ай бұрын
Great video Stewart, I have a Titan washer, went through quite a few of the”Yellow ones” useless!! The Titan came with quite a few accessories, including the one you demonstrated, don’t think I was using it slowly enough, will try again. Thanks.
@Nuts-Bolts
@Nuts-Bolts 6 ай бұрын
Potassium Hypochlorite is used agriculturally to control control algae and bacteria in irrigation water etc. The plants can then utilized the potassium as it (in very dilute quantities) a fertilizer. Also, there is little benefit from using stronger solutions than recommended. Remember, water is needed for the hypochlorite to work effectively.
@irenekelly2489
@irenekelly2489 5 ай бұрын
It is Absolutely wreckless and stupid recommending a toxic substance to people especially when there is plenty of non toxic stuff that does the trick and is safe to wildlife and the environment. Next time you fill the kettle out of your tap just think about the amount of people putting this kind of toxic shit in to the drains and soil and into the water table.
@tucker9162
@tucker9162 6 ай бұрын
Karcher do patio cleaner where if you use it like snow foam, then use the rotator head, you’re patio is sparkling.
@mphys5370
@mphys5370 3 ай бұрын
I assume you don't use that sprayer for anything else?
@markgriffiths409
@markgriffiths409 6 ай бұрын
Hypo u can buy at some farm shops in bulk containers
@clarkeysam
@clarkeysam 4 ай бұрын
Could you use the sodium hydrochloride as a cheap weed killer?
@m0aze611
@m0aze611 6 ай бұрын
I’ve just borrowed a a Karcher as we have moved to a new home. Previously I used a product Wet and Forget which I used to apply via a watering can fitted with a fine rose and it worked very well. I was impressed with the enclosed head as it saved me from getting covered in water and grime. Great vid 👍🏻
@sversov
@sversov 5 ай бұрын
What is the product you are using to keep the gravel in place ?
@guy6353
@guy6353 4 ай бұрын
What was the bleach you used? If we don't have a power washer
@srouse7521
@srouse7521 4 ай бұрын
Is the bleach product safe to use on Indian sandstone patio ?
@VladimirLadev
@VladimirLadev 2 ай бұрын
Kaercher one keeps the water splashes in better than the parkside.
@richardstewart6900
@richardstewart6900 6 ай бұрын
We've also used our Karcher rotary heads with just the gun - no extension tubes - to clean the green off the rendered walls of our workshop.
@eddiebrockbank6517
@eddiebrockbank6517 3 ай бұрын
The instructions say to wet the area first, did you ?
@grandmaster2177
@grandmaster2177 6 ай бұрын
You can add a surfactant in with the sodium hypochlorite and water mix
@AndrewLord
@AndrewLord 5 ай бұрын
I’ve used Deosan Red available in farm suppliers in 20ltr cheap effective …. But don’t leave on to long !!!
@BestUserNameUK
@BestUserNameUK 6 ай бұрын
Get yourself a Kranzle pressure washer, they're the dogs b***cks👍🏼
@decker1130
@decker1130 6 ай бұрын
Would the karcher be any good for block paving if not any recommendations please ?
@omshanti8149
@omshanti8149 5 ай бұрын
Usually the vid producer makes a vid that educates the viewers. In this case the viewers need to educate the vid producer to tell him to use these attachments and NOT TO GO TOO FAST!!! ITS NOT A VACUME CLEANER!!!!!
@JohannGambolputty22
@JohannGambolputty22 5 ай бұрын
What psi pressure washer were you using?
@williewalker8048
@williewalker8048 6 ай бұрын
I'm a pressure washer nut. I love spending hours mindlessly spraying the crap out of my concrete driveway, and teenage sons basketball court. All in, we have about 200 sqm of concrete I go crazy on about once a year. I spend a minimum of a couple days mindlessly with the wand getting completely drenched with water and grit. My hands become arthritic for a few days afterward and I'm totally exhausted from my dabbling in manual labour.. I've considered the spinning surface cleaner, but wasn't sure it would do the job my mindless single wand spraying does. I might be changing my mindlessness. I guess at age 64 it's time to give the old body a break!!!
@crustycurmudgeon2182
@crustycurmudgeon2182 6 ай бұрын
Went to Sodium Hypochlorite site, this message was there: Currently unavailable. We don't know when or if this item will be back in stock. Of course, no price was listed.
@lisaashton7985
@lisaashton7985 3 ай бұрын
I'd be open to using chemicals but it's probably a bad idea for my pet dogs and cat, I don't want them burning their paws or ingesting toxins while grooming. ☹️
@rozeeboy74
@rozeeboy74 6 ай бұрын
Has your video driven up the price of the Parkside? It's £40 on Amazon, the Karcher is £50 😁
@maxvaessen
@maxvaessen 6 ай бұрын
I’m wondering though, what happens when you reintroduce water to the dried up chloride? Intuitively I’d say it’s basically rehydrated and thus spilling chlorine into ground water. Or does it break down / change into a harmless composition? No judgement, just curious :)
@nickuk1978
@nickuk1978 6 ай бұрын
Don't think the cleaner heads do a better job but they defo keep the splashing down. I don't rate Karcher at all, my k7 was leaking like a sieve from every seal in less than 2y light use, so anything that'll save on their ridiculous prices is good. I've gone nilfisk since just because the price was much better, but that's another video... 😁
@ColinDyckes
@ColinDyckes 5 ай бұрын
Even the Karcher rotating head does a very poor job on my cotswold buff slabs. The highest pressure 'rotating jet' mode on the standard K7 lance does a much better job although you do get wet!
@marksummerson3966
@marksummerson3966 4 ай бұрын
Wet and Forget is by far the best patio cleaner, but don't expect it to work overnight, over a week or over a month. It works over months. The green algae is dealt with over the first week. The Black lichen takes longer much longer, the progress can't be seen day to day but over a couple of months and there it is the black lichen starts to fade. Obviously before you start clean off all the loose dirt with water and a broom. Using a pressure washer pits your paving stones and creates more crevices where black lichen grows. So apply "wet & Forget" in March and September and your patios and paths will remain algae and lichen free.
@robd9863
@robd9863 6 ай бұрын
Has anyone completed the results from the SH with Benzalkonium Chloride? The latter was recommended to me but seems more expensive at circa 25 quid for 5 litres.
@dairefriel4586
@dairefriel4586 4 ай бұрын
I love my T-Racer but When you need to replace the nozzles and you will eventually you have to buy a pack of all the nozzles even thought you only want 1 pair that fits your powerwasher flow. The replacement nozzles are £15
@byrnedes
@byrnedes 6 ай бұрын
You don’t mention it, but I’ve moved from power washer to chemicals. This is because, even with the patio attachment, power washers just dig up & destroy the grouting which then fills up with moss & weeds.
@Johnjoe321
@Johnjoe321 6 ай бұрын
Not very green using hypo though. Put washing up liquid in it to adhere better. A once over with a broom for the very green areas.
@KPP365
@KPP365 6 ай бұрын
After this morning, I can definitely say my wife is the best patio cleaner 😊
@tomroguk
@tomroguk 3 ай бұрын
Recently purchased a yellow head locally for £20. Worth it for block paving! Made it a lot easier and lots less mess!
@stephenjames6534
@stephenjames6534 6 ай бұрын
If you have a van or 4x4, you can turn it upside down and jet wash the underside of your vehicle. Great video stuart.
@2CraftySeniors
@2CraftySeniors 6 ай бұрын
You must be very strong to turn your van or 4x4 upside down.
@LegSpinna
@LegSpinna 6 ай бұрын
Doesn't that damage the roof of the vehicle?
@timcorso6337
@timcorso6337 6 ай бұрын
Yep I've been using Hypochlorite for years. My Karcher surface cleaner never gets a look in. Rinse it off well let it dry, I can't see it's and issue with pets and kids..
@PipCritten
@PipCritten 6 ай бұрын
Please be careful not to get the sodium hypo on to woodwork as it can degrade it. I use this stuff every year now.
@uknowulikethat4042
@uknowulikethat4042 6 ай бұрын
I use that bleach mixed 1/1 it will stain, yellow,grass but it has come back for us. Just wear the worst clothes you have 😮
@alisoncarr7153
@alisoncarr7153 4 ай бұрын
I used sodium hypochlorite recently. I diluted per the instructions 1:10 solution and found that spraying alone was insufficient and I got a better result when I scrubbed a bit with a yard brush as well. The end result was ok but there are still black spots. I can see why you got a better result with a stronger solution - I spilled a drop of undiluted liquid when filling the sprayer and crikey! I’m a bit cautious about going against the manufacturer’s recommended dilution and as you said it’s nasty stuff if you get it anywhere on your skin so needs careful handling. It’s cheap as chips though
@ChatsLife
@ChatsLife 4 ай бұрын
T-Racer T550 is the best
@Alan-oz2ie
@Alan-oz2ie 6 ай бұрын
I've found that after repeated use of the pressure washer lance the suface of paving, particularly concrete slabs, gets roughened by the lance removing material from the top of the slabs. This gets worse with the number of applications. The
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