How to clean a Resin Driveway

A Resin driveway can improve the kerb appeal to your property.

However, it will only stay looking its best with regular maintenance. Frequent cleaning is required to keep your Resin Driveway in optimal condition. There are a few cleaning methods you can use.

Looking after a Resin Driveway

Knowing how to clean a resin driveway is straightforward, Resin-bound Driveways are a perfect and hard-wearing solution. They offer many design options and are low maintenance. However, protection should be provided when possible, from normal damage, for example:

• avoid parking heavy goods vehicles in your driveway
• Do not place a skip on your resin-bound driveway.
• prevent tire marks by refraining from turning your steering wheel while your car is stationary on the surface.

Cleaning a Resin Driveway

How to clean a Resin Driveway

Jet Wash Your Resin Bound Driveway

Jet washing your resin-bound driveway is straightforward. You should clean your driveway periodically to avoid a buildup of marks and dirt that could lead to stains.

You should use a jet wash with a flat spraying nozzle. This will help to improve precision and accuracy when you are spraying your driveway. You should always sweep your driveway before you begin jet cleaning.

• Use a jet wash set at a lower pressure. high pressure could damage your Resin driveway.
• Hold your nozzle at least 20cm away from the Resin driveway when spraying.
• Pressure wash your Driveway using a sweeping motion.
• Rinse thoroughly as you go, Resin is porous, so the dirt is easily taken back into the surface

Garden Hose

You can also use your garden hose to hose down your driveway. Use the same method as you would with your jetwash and hose the drive down in sweeping back and forth motions.

Due to the bound nature of your resin-bound driveway, liquids can pass through preventing puddles.

Professional Cleaning

You may decide to opt for a Professional Resin Driveway Clean. This is a service that is completed by a professional who knows how to clean a Resin Driveway and ensures a deep clean without causing damage to the Resin Driveway. This service focuses on cleaning and maintaining your driveway.

Regularly cleaning your driveway helps to maintain its smooth finish as well as helping it to last longer.

Regular Maintenance

Sweeping

Regular sweeping to remove debris and leaves in addition to frequent hosing down will help to keep your driveway nice and clean. A stiff-bristled broom or brush is the best tool to use to sweep your resin-bound driveway. If you do not maintain your driveway, it may begin to sprout weeds and moss. Weed growth can loosen the resin causing further problems.

Weed Removal

Although resin driveways are weed-resistant, they are not guaranteed to be weed-free. If seedlings do start to sprout from your driveway, they can be removed by hand. However, you need to ensure you pull out the root with the weed. If this should happen, they can be killed off with a mild weed killer. Be careful not to use strong substances as this can damage your REsin driveway.

Tyre Marks

To avoid tyre marks on your driveway, you should avoid turning your steering wheel whilst stationary. if there are tyre marks on the surface, wipe down with white spirit and wash with an emulsifier and a pressure washer.

Heavy Objects

Resin-bound paving is designed for light vehicle traffic and pedestrian use. Heavy goods vehicles should not park or maneuver on resin-bound paving. Skips and other heavy objects should also not be stored or dragged across the driveway. If this is unavoidable, wooden planks can be used to help protect your driveway. You should also take extra care with the use of metal objects on your resin-bound surface.

Snow and Ice Removal

You should use a plastic snow shovel for snow removal. A metal one that could damage the surface. The traditional methods of using salt or sand to prevent ice from becoming a hazard are not problematic on a resin-bound surface. Once the cold weather has passed the surface should be cleaned by a light pressure wash.

Oil and Fuel Spillages

Any vehicle leak can be unsightly, particularly on an otherwise pristine driveway. The quicker that you address the spillage, the easier it will be to remove stains and get your driveway back to good condition. Start by washing off the oil or fuel with soapy water and then flush away any that remains with a light pressure wash. Larger oil spills might require a degreasing agent or professional chemical cleaner. it is important to test any chemicals on a small, tucked-away area before committing to use.

Algae and Moss

Algae and moss only usually grow in shaded, damp areas. If your driveway, patio, or pathway benefits from sunshine all day, this will not be an issue. Plants or shrubbery could be cut back to let sunlight in and reduce any growth. If your Resin-bound surface does experience any growth, a solution of bleach and a light power wash should be enough to solve the issue.

Knowing how to clean a resin driveway

Knowing how to clean a resin driveway will help to keep your Resin driveway in its best condition and prolong its lifespan.

If you would like a professional Resin Driveway clean, please contact Urban Detail for a quote.