It’s the first sunny Saturday of the year. You head to the shed, dig out the electric pressure washer, and spend eight hours blasting your patio. You end up covered in mud, your back hurts, and you’ve used a mountain of water. And the worst part? In three weeks, the patio is green again. JB Property Maintenance is here to tell you: stop doing this to yourself. The DIY approach is not just inefficient; it’s often ineffective.
The problem is the tool. Domestic pressure washers are sold on "Bar" (pressure). But pressure doesn't clean; flow cleans. Domestic machines have high pressure but very low water flow. To get any result, you have to hold the nozzle an inch from the stone. This aggressive, needle-like jet damages the surface of the paving, stripping away the protective "skin" of the concrete.
A damaged, rough surface is a magnet for algae. By DIY washing, you are actually making the stone more porous, meaning the moss and algae will grow back deeper and faster next time. You are creating a maintenance nightmare for yourself.
Professional power washing in Galway works on a different principle: Volume. We use industrial machines that pump a massive amount of water. We use flat surface cleaners that float over the driveway, cleaning evenly and gently without striping. We flush the dirt away rather than blasting it into the substrate.
Moreover, the real secret is chemistry. Water doesn't kill spores. If you don't kill the root of the algae, it returns immediately. Professional restoration includes a "Soft Wash" biocide treatment. This kills the black lichen and red algae at a microscopic level. It keeps the surface clean for months, sometimes years, not just weeks.
Stop wasting your weekends on a job that requires industrial tools. Treat your driveway as an asset that needs professional maintenance, not a DIY experiment. You will save time, protect your paving, and get a result that actually lasts.
Get the job done right. Contact JB Property Maintenance for a professional clean.
https://jbpropertymaintenances.com/power-washing-services/
