Keeping your patio clean is just as important as keeping the rest of your garden in a neat and pristine condition. Though it's a task that sounds easy enough, and really straight forward, it can be surprisingly complicated. Such factors like variations of cleaners and what material your patio is can make a difference to the quality of the finish.
Traditionally many products for cleaning patios contain harmful
bleaches and even acids on some occasions. Though these products are
good at what they do, in respect of cleaning, they are actually very
dangerous. Coming into contact with either of these solutions could
cause nasty skin burns which would need medical attention. The fumes
they release could also potentially do harm to your internal organs
as well.
Now that more options are available on the market such as water
based, chemical free solutions there are safer options you can use.
Water based solutions are perfect for cleaning patios as they have no
effect on you or the environment. Whereas acidic or chemical
solutions can cause unthinkable damage to vegetation, water based
solutions don't have any toxic materials so the solution can soak
into the ground just like water with no effect.
When purchasing your patio cleaner there is the option of obtaining a
concentrate solution or a ready to use formula. Dependent on how
often you clean your patio could reflect which option is better to
choose, though the factor still remains as to whether that product is
suitable for your needs.
Many concentrate products are the fast acting and highly toxic
varieties. Though they may be fast acting they often contain
hydrochloric acid which instead of cleaning your patio could
potentially ruin it. Having a concentrate is useful as it lasts
longer but the care taken needs to be precise. In which case a ready
to use solution will be much easier to use as well as being safer.
So even if you pick up a product which is for cleaning patios it's
wise to read the label first. Although it can clean patios it doesn't
necessarily mean that it can clean yours. By knowing what material
your patio is and whether you need to protect any plants or other
features you will be able to pick out a solution which not only
cleans but doesn't damage or ruin anything at the same time.
