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How to pressure wash a driveway so that it stays cleaner for a longer period of time. The key is to use bleach before and after cleaning.

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    Get prepared by clearing the driveway completely.
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    Set up your pressure washer and make sure it has a chemical injector.
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    Prepare your chemical solution by carefully ( with safety glasses and gloves on) pouring some bleach into the chemical container and add just a few drops of dish washing soap per gallon of bleach.
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    Apply the bleach solution to the driveway using the pressure washer with an injector and the chemical nozzle.
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    Allow the chemical to soak for about ten minutes or longer if you can.
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    Begin pressure washing with a surface cleaner attached to the pressure washer if you have one. If not use your 25 or 15 degree fan tip.
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    Once the pressure washing is complete, thoroughly rinse on the dirt away from the clean concrete.
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    Once this rinsing is complete, apply the bleach solution again and allow to soak for another ten minutes before rinsing or you can simply leave it to dry.
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    Now your driveway will be clean and bright, and it will stay clean for much longer than if you don't use bleach.
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  • Use caution when cleaning with bleach. Wears safety glasses and gloves.

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Categories: Home and Garden

Recent edits by: Testing message, BR, Snow Wolf

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