benny donnelly

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Using hypo on driveway
« on: January 10, 2016, 07:05:33 pm »
When using hypo on mould and algae on drives and footpaths what mix ratio do you use?

Also i read some just apply it and let it do the work and just use a broom but wouldnt the pressure washer do an even better job though? i know run off and spray may be an issue with pressure washer but applying common sense wouldnt it be the best way?

cheers

Aqua Power Solutions

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Re: Using hypo on driveway
« Reply #1 on: January 10, 2016, 07:54:45 pm »
Benny , their are different methods of cleaning on different  hard surfaces to be cleaned .
Depending on what you are trying to remove and the standard you want to achieve.
Hypo has its purpose but its limits too
Ed
 
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Smudger

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Re: Using hypo on driveway
« Reply #2 on: January 10, 2016, 09:45:40 pm »
As Ed has already commented ...

Personally I have it to be most effective after pressure washing, I usually apply at 2 to 1 on surfaces via a 5 litre sprayer - for heavy black spot 50/50 and treat each individual area.

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Smurf

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Re: Using hypo on driveway
« Reply #3 on: January 11, 2016, 12:31:01 am »
I've found just using 14-15% hypo at 1-1 ratio generally can work extremely well on paving jobs without the need to even use a pressure washer. I would not recommend that you use it on tarmac though.

JandS

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Re: Using hypo on driveway
« Reply #4 on: January 11, 2016, 09:20:29 am »
What would you use on tarmac Smurf.
Purely for my own tarmac drive mainly all down one side next to wall that divides us from next door.
Impossible done straight away, miracles can take a little longer.

Smurf

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Re: Using hypo on driveway
« Reply #5 on: January 11, 2016, 10:36:08 am »
Quants based chem the likes of algoclear pro is better suited for tarmac.
If you ask Kevin Martin on here for advice he may even send you a sample of his new product to try.

JandS

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Re: Using hypo on driveway
« Reply #6 on: January 11, 2016, 10:53:25 am »
Kevin...Smurf said you may send me a sample of your new product to try for moss on tarmac....my drive is starting  to suffer from this down one side
Impossible done straight away, miracles can take a little longer.

benny donnelly

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Re: Using hypo on driveway
« Reply #7 on: January 11, 2016, 10:08:59 pm »
Quants based chem the likes of algoclear pro is better suited for tarmac.
If you ask Kevin Martin on here for advice he may even send you a sample of his new product to try.

Whats the main differences betwen the 2 of them i thought they were very similair although hypo being stronger

Kev Martin

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Re: Using hypo on driveway
« Reply #8 on: January 12, 2016, 01:13:16 am »
Quants based chem the likes of algoclear pro is better suited for tarmac.
If you ask Kevin Martin on here for advice he may even send you a sample of his new product to try.

Whats the main differences betwen the 2 of them i thought they were very similair although hypo being stronger

The difference is that you don't always need a sledgehammer.  Sometimes a pin hammer will do albeit a little slower.  Essentially something a little weaker with more time works just as well.

Kevin
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Kev Martin

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Re: Using hypo on driveway
« Reply #9 on: January 12, 2016, 01:15:27 am »
Kevin...Smurf said you may send me a sample of your new product to try for moss on tarmac....my drive is starting  to suffer from this down one side


You should know by now I am happy to send samples as long as you pay the postage!  Just ring Abi in the morning and she will sort it for you no problem.

Kev
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JandS

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Re: Using hypo on driveway
« Reply #10 on: January 12, 2016, 09:12:06 am »
What is the stuff called.....if you say it works on moss on tarmac I'll buy a proper quantity....couldn't see it on website.
Impossible done straight away, miracles can take a little longer.

rah

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Re: Using hypo on driveway
« Reply #11 on: January 12, 2016, 12:25:02 pm »
What is the stuff called.....if you say it works on moss on tarmac I'll buy a proper quantity....couldn't see it on website.
+1
Life used to be full of up's and downs....now i hardly ever get up a ladder :) .

Kev Martin

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Re: Using hypo on driveway
« Reply #12 on: January 12, 2016, 01:38:00 pm »
What is the stuff called.....if you say it works on moss on tarmac I'll buy a proper quantity....couldn't see it on website.
What is the stuff called.....if you say it works on moss on tarmac I'll buy a proper quantity....couldn't see it on website.
+1

It is called "Spray & Walk Away"

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Smurf

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Re: Using hypo on driveway
« Reply #13 on: January 12, 2016, 03:20:13 pm »

Smurf

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Re: Using hypo on driveway
« Reply #14 on: January 12, 2016, 03:23:04 pm »