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UK General Cleaning Forum => General Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Terry A on October 15, 2015, 08:14:05 am

Title: cleaning block paving
Post by: Terry A on October 15, 2015, 08:14:05 am
when cleaning block paving how much muck should I blast out between the pavers?
Should I be blasting as much as I can away or just down 15 or 20 mm?

Thanks

Terry
Title: Re: cleaning block paving
Post by: Kev Martin on October 15, 2015, 09:30:59 am
Have you ever tried it with a Mono Rotary?
Title: Re: cleaning block paving
Post by: Terry A on October 15, 2015, 10:51:29 am
Mono rotary? is that the same as a flat surface cleaner?
Title: Re: cleaning block paving
Post by: Kev Martin on October 15, 2015, 01:43:33 pm
Nope!  This is one

http://www.tilinglogistics.co.uk/Floor-Polishing-Grinding-Machines/Klindex-Rocky-17-Rotary-Scrubber-Polisher
Title: Re: cleaning block paving
Post by: chris scott on October 16, 2015, 02:52:39 pm
20mm will be fine….Forget the mono rotary stick with the flat surface cleaner.
Title: Re: cleaning block paving
Post by: Neil Jones on October 16, 2015, 07:43:16 pm
Kevin I'm still to see a video anywhere off anyone of a drive being cleaned with a rotary. I should really try on mine and see. What brush would you recommend, I can do a comparison.
Title: Re: cleaning block paving
Post by: Kev Martin on October 16, 2015, 07:55:48 pm
What is your drive made of?
What rotary do you have?
Title: Re: cleaning block paving
Post by: Smurf on October 17, 2015, 07:11:09 pm
WTF "mono rotary" on block pavers yer having a laugh surely  ;D
Title: Re: cleaning block paving
Post by: Smurf on October 17, 2015, 07:19:22 pm
This is the quick & messy way to deep clean block pavers properly  ;D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIfOVx6oJJU

Title: Re: cleaning block paving
Post by: stevon on October 17, 2015, 07:24:12 pm
is it easy or difficult using a buffing machine on block paving & what pad are you using? you don't seem to be giving much away?? ::)roll
Title: Re: cleaning block paving
Post by: Smurf on October 17, 2015, 07:27:51 pm
You could always use me weed wagga matey  ;D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5vprOlw-x0
Title: Re: cleaning block paving
Post by: Smurf on October 17, 2015, 07:31:36 pm
Who need a pressure washer anyhow if you got a hose and a lot of time on yer hands  ;D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZid3FJ6CHU
Title: Re: cleaning block paving
Post by: Neil Jones on October 17, 2015, 08:27:24 pm
Kev 17 inch Victor weighted if needed. Tynex, monster, soft, medium brush.

Comparison on my mono block drive, half that way, half with my FSC 21 lt 250 bar p/w.

I know which will be quicker and easier and give a better finish. The thought of having to wet vac and rotary a drive makes me want to cry though.
Title: Re: cleaning block paving
Post by: Kev Martin on October 18, 2015, 05:02:31 pm
WTF "mono rotary" on block pavers yer having a laugh surely  ;D

Why?  Have you tried it?
Title: Re: cleaning block paving
Post by: Smurf on October 18, 2015, 11:27:14 pm
WTF "mono rotary" on block pavers yer having a laugh surely  ;D

Why?  Have you tried it?


No....Show us a vid then as I'm intrigued to know now Kevin
Title: Re: cleaning block paving
Post by: stevon on October 19, 2015, 04:22:05 pm
kevin can you post more info ???& pic please
Title: Re: cleaning block paving
Post by: trevor perry on October 20, 2015, 03:11:48 pm
WTF "mono rotary" on block pavers yer having a laugh surely  ;D

Why?  Have you tried it?

Kevin you have promised to put a video up of this method in action in the past but still you havnt until you put this video where your mouth is I am calling bullpoop
Title: Re: cleaning block paving
Post by: Kev Martin on October 20, 2015, 03:47:40 pm
WTF "mono rotary" on block pavers yer having a laugh surely  ;D

Why?  Have you tried it?

Kevin you have promised to put a video up of this method in action in the past but still you havnt until you put this video where your mouth is I am calling bullpoop

Trevor

I am sorry you feel like that but you have the freedom of speech to say what you want!

However, when we were pressure washing on a regular basis using Falch 300 Bar F2's and T3's (machines using more power, heat and flow rate that few have experienced) we trialled a rotary cleaner against these pressure washers which were fitted with Mosmatic FSC's with Vacuum Take Off and the Mono Rotary did a better job!  "That is a fact"

I am not a great one on making videos or publishing pictures in fact,  I have never published any pictures of our work on this forum.  So essentially your thoughts and opinions are just that!  Whether you believe me or not does not make one jot of difference to me either way.  That said,  we do not currently have a decent pressure washer or an FSC to make a comparison and produce a video.  I am in the process of purchasing one from Ben and once I have it I will make every endeavour to make a video of the process.  However, if you think about it carefully how can something that is relying on pressure and heat do a better job than something that is mechanically cleaning?  Does a wfp do a better job than a trad WC?  Can a gutter vac do a better job than a man up close doing it mechanically?  Can you clean a conny roof better with a WFP or soft scrub?  Can a drive in car wash clean a car better than I can do it by hand?  It really is just common sense at the end of the day.  You also need to be aware that at no point have I said it is quicker all I said is it does a better job and it is a lot less mess and no clean up!

Kevin
Title: Re: cleaning block paving
Post by: chris scott on October 20, 2015, 05:51:12 pm
I have to admit …i'm with Trevor on this .
I think you are talking out of your ring . When "I " clean block I make sure we take out at least 20 mm of sand and replace with Virgin sand. This is necessary when sealing (you cannot seal dirt ) and a matter of "principle" when "just cleaning". No brush hair/bristle/fibre will "reach" down into the gap between  herringbone or interlock  pavoirs.
Title: Re: cleaning block paving
Post by: Jettaway on October 20, 2015, 06:43:23 pm
Kev,
Can you not just make a video of cleaning block paving with a mono rotary.  Im sure we can all imagine how to clean with a pressure washer from experience.
Title: Re: cleaning block paving
Post by: Kev Martin on October 20, 2015, 07:04:30 pm
I have to admit …i'm with Trevor on this .
I think you are talking out of your ring . When "I " clean block I make sure we take out at least 20 mm of sand and replace with Virgin sand. This is necessary when sealing (you cannot seal dirt ) and a matter of "principle" when "just cleaning". No brush hair/bristle/fibre will "reach" down into the gap between  herringbone or interlock  pavoirs.

Chris

You have a rotary with a soft to medium brush and a pressure washer!   Why don't  you try it then it will be totally independent won't  it!
Title: Re: cleaning block paving
Post by: chris scott on October 20, 2015, 08:13:46 pm
I can't drive the rotary properly yet….
Title: Re: cleaning block paving
Post by: Kev Martin on October 20, 2015, 09:43:37 pm
I can't drive the rotary properly yet….

You find me a drive you would normally pressure wash and I will come up and drive it for you then you can video it and hopefully you and your gang will get off my back  :D ;) ;) ;)
Title: Re: cleaning block paving
Post by: chris scott on October 21, 2015, 12:21:52 pm
I can't drive the rotary properly yet….

You find me a drive you would normally pressure wash and I will come up and drive it for you then you can video it and hopefully you and your gang will get off my back  :D ;) ;) ;)
Would you be interested in making any "other sorts of video's" while you were here?
Title: Re: cleaning block paving
Post by: Kev Martin on October 21, 2015, 01:51:45 pm
I can't drive the rotary properly yet….

You find me a drive you would normally pressure wash and I will come up and drive it for you then you can video it and hopefully you and your gang will get off my back  :D ;) ;) ;)
Would you be interested in making any "other sorts of video's" while you were here?

If they are stone cleaning related yes!  If they are cross dressing or Thai massage related no ;D ;D ;D