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UK General Cleaning Forum => General Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Sebastian Kaminski on February 24, 2015, 02:08:46 pm

Title: weedkiller treatment
Post by: Sebastian Kaminski on February 24, 2015, 02:08:46 pm: Hi Guys, which weedkiller treatment would you recomend for block paving ? thanks
Title: Re: weedkiller treatment
Post by: Aqua Power Solutions on February 24, 2015, 04:07:55 pm: Sebastian , Rosate 36 is a great product however you cannot buy it over the counter at the big shed stores.
Get it online , Is it for your own drive or a customers ?
Ed
Title: Re: weedkiller treatment
Post by: Sebastian Kaminski on February 24, 2015, 04:30:56 pm: Thanks for replying, customers in the future. :) I'm currently researching information on various products and create a plan of action for individual surface. Is Rosate 36 safe for other vegetation ? I want to provide weedkiller treatment after the paving is cleaned using fsc. Than, re-sand and use water based sealant just to lock the sand in joints.
Title: Re: weedkiller treatment
Post by: Kevin Miller on February 24, 2015, 05:02:35 pm: I will stand corrected on this but applying the weed killer after you have cleaned would be pointless, as it's worked in via the leaves so really it needs to be treated about 10 days before pressure washing. Rosate 36 is very good but it can also harm other vegetation.
Title: Re: weedkiller treatment
Post by: Aqua Power Solutions on February 24, 2015, 05:21:58 pm: If you are applying on customers properties then you technically need a licence to spray. :-[
Rosate takes about 1-2 weeks to be affective,
A decent pw will remove moss/weeds ect when cleaning then let the customer maintain the weed growth thereafter .
Ed

Kevin , just seen your reply !
Title: Re: weedkiller treatment
Post by: Jettaway on February 25, 2015, 07:26:35 am: Just to warn you that you do need a licence to spray pesticides as part of a service. It's a stupid law! But it exists.
Title: Re: weedkiller treatment
Post by: Mike Halliday on February 25, 2015, 07:31:13 am: anyone got any views on 'Deasan No Weed' sand? £9 a bag from B&Q

thought I might buy a pallet of it and get it cheaper, but no point if it doesn't work
Title: Re: weedkiller treatment
Post by: Aqua Power Solutions on February 25, 2015, 08:38:05 am: Mike ,
Dansand is dried kiln sand with an organic weed inhibitor in the mix . Costs over twice as much as a bag of kiln sand and does not work .

I would'nt make any promises to your customers !! ;D
Title: Re: weedkiller treatment
Post by: Mike Halliday on February 25, 2015, 10:24:28 am: I thought that, was thinking of making it myself by just adding powdered weedkiller as I resand.

the nice thing about deasan is they have an informative website which you can direct customers too
Title: Re: weedkiller treatment
Post by: Sebastian Kaminski on February 25, 2015, 11:08:04 am: Where can I apply for licence to spray pesticides ? I have seen on Web that few pw trader's offer fungicide and herbicide treatments after they clean the surface. Eg. http://bournemouthjetwashing.com/services/the-ultimate-in-block-paving-protection any idea what they use?
Title: Re: weedkiller treatment
Post by: Jettaway on February 25, 2015, 12:17:06 pm: Mike, is that the sand with Tommy Walsh on the front? If so it's absolute rubbish. I used it about 2/3 years ago when it first came out. Never worked
Title: Re: weedkiller treatment
Post by: Roger Oakley on February 25, 2015, 05:43:29 pm: You need PA1 & PA6 to spray pesticides/herbicides/weedkillers etc, just do a google search to find a course/training in your area.
Title: Re: weedkiller treatment
Post by: Mike Halliday on February 25, 2015, 05:50:05 pm: its this stuff....

(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1424886565_A4978_119555_00.jpg)
Title: Re: weedkiller treatment
Post by: Jettaway on February 25, 2015, 05:53:12 pm: That's the stuff Mike. Its proper poo poo. Don't waste your money mate.
Title: Re: weedkiller treatment
Post by: Sebastian Kaminski on February 26, 2015, 02:55:40 pm: Which PW would you recomend i was looking at:

Honda Gx390 ws202 Hreel 30m
2 year Engine 1 Year Pump
3000 Psi at 21 litres per minute
13 Hp
30 Meters
Yes included
1 Litre
5.4 Litres
Outer bypass rey
turn to tank bypass-
Galavanized barrow style trolley with anti vibration floating baseplate
Painted steel reel with locking system

Or should i go for 15lpm at 4000psi

And for my spare one I was thinking getting second hand diesle driven.
Title: Re: weedkiller treatment
Post by: chris scott on February 26, 2015, 03:09:21 pm: Quote from: Sebastian Kaminski on February 26, 2015, 02:55:40 pm
Which PW would you recomend i was looking at:

Honda Gx390 ws202 Hreel 30m
2 year Engine 1 Year Pump
3000 Psi at 21 litres per minute
13 Hp
30 Meters
Yes included
1 Litre
5.4 Litres
Outer bypass rey
turn to tank bypass-
Galavanized barrow style trolley with anti vibration floating baseplate
Painted steel reel with locking system

Or should i go for 15lpm at 4000psi

And for my spare one I was thinking getting second hand diesle driven.
Jetmac?
Title: Re: weedkiller treatment
Post by: Sebastian Kaminski on February 26, 2015, 03:16:45 pm: Yes
Title: Re: weedkiller treatment
Post by: Sebastian Kaminski on February 26, 2015, 03:17:37 pm: I found qwashers as well
Title: Re: weedkiller treatment
Post by: wpclean on February 26, 2015, 07:28:13 pm: Qwahers are very good, if you ever need any help Damian is very helpful. Everything they sell is top quality, and fully tested.
The honda 21 lts is a nice machine, it helps speed things up when rinsing off I have noticed.
Title: Re: weedkiller treatment
Post by: chris scott on February 26, 2015, 07:38:07 pm: Jetmac is return to base warranty…which means it will cost you a pallet to Ireland to sort out. Then again most "issues" can be sorted out over the phone.
Title: Re: weedkiller treatment
Post by: Sebastian Kaminski on February 27, 2015, 11:06:33 am: Cheers Guys,

What is the best treatment for lichen removal from block paving , sandstone, natural stone without affecting the surface? will Sodium hypochlorite do the job ? if yes how would you applay it ?

Really appreciate your advices