If you're like many Australians, you spend a great deal of time outdoors relaxing on your covered patio. You may have a swimming pool, a barbecue grill, a solar-heated spa and comfortable furniture to make this part of your home your favourite destination. Yet this area is open to the elements and, from time to time, will need to be properly cleaned. Why can this develop into quite a challenging task, and how should you approach it if you want to protect this environment?

Prone to Dirt Accumulation

Whether your patio area is made from concrete, decorative stone or tile, it's vulnerable to dirt accumulation. This can be exacerbated if the area is protected by a screened-in enclosure designed to keep bugs and other unwanted critters at bay. By the very nature of these screens, they can attract airborne dust and dirt which will adhere to the outer layer. Then, when you get a heavy rainstorm, dripping water can transfer this dirt to your patio floor, where it will begin to accumulate slowly and over time.

Vulnerability

If you have tiles or decorative stone, these will be held in place with grout or another fixing agent, and these locations are especially vulnerable to dirt accumulation. Microscopic spores of mould or mildew could start to take hold due to the ever-present humidity levels, and this can cause discolouration, which will also build up over time.

Worsening Problem

As you spend so much of your leisure time in this area, you may not always notice that the surface has taken on a decidedly grubbier appearance. You may be familiar with this phenomenon if you have ever moved a sofa on a carpeted floor and can immediately see the original, cleaner condition beneath.

Cleaning Challenges

So, if it's time to clean your patio, you will want to look at the available options. You can certainly do the job yourself, either the hard way using scrubbing brushes and chemicals or by bringing in some pressure washing equipment. It will take you a long time to do it manually, and you'll also need to familiarise yourself with pressure washing equipment if you choose to DIY. Remember, as you progress with your cleaning attempts, you need to use the right attachments and avoid causing any damage to the grout or other sensitive materials.

Expert Attention

Perhaps the better option is to bring in specialists. They will be familiar with the procedure and will definitely know how to use the equipment carefully and effectively so you can get back to the hard work of relaxing.

Contact a high-pressure cleaning service in your area to learn more. 

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