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Title: Using hypo on driveway
Post by: benny donnelly 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
Title: Re: Using hypo on driveway
Post by: Aqua Power Solutions 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
 
Title: Re: Using hypo on driveway
Post by: Smudger 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.

Darran
Title: Re: Using hypo on driveway
Post by: Smurf 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.
Title: Re: Using hypo on driveway
Post by: JandS 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.
Title: Re: Using hypo on driveway
Post by: Smurf 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.
Title: Re: Using hypo on driveway
Post by: JandS 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
Title: Re: Using hypo on driveway
Post by: benny donnelly 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
Title: Re: Using hypo on driveway
Post by: Kev Martin 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
Title: Re: Using hypo on driveway
Post by: Kev Martin 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
Title: Re: Using hypo on driveway
Post by: JandS 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.
Title: Re: Using hypo on driveway
Post by: rah 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
Title: Re: Using hypo on driveway
Post by: Kev Martin 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"

Not yet on website
Title: Re: Using hypo on driveway
Post by: Smurf on January 12, 2016, 03:20:13 pm
This made me chuckle  ;D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMKP0K1Tu8s
Title: Re: Using hypo on driveway
Post by: Smurf on January 12, 2016, 03:23:04 pm
This guy is a legend  ;D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TzizX0pcqM