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Grit salt on block paving

jessbob
jessbob Posts: 949 Forumite
in In my home (includes DIY) MoneySaving
Anyone know how to get rid of the salt/grit residue left on my block paving after salt/grit has been on my drive throughout the bad weather? Tried a harsh brush and water but it is still there :(

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  • withabix
    withabix Posts: 9,508 Forumite
    More water (eg pressure washer) or wait for it to dissolve and run off in the rain.

    You need enough water to wash it away, not just dissolve it and let it crystallise out again.
    British Ex-pat in British Columbia!
  • jessbob
    jessbob Posts: 949 Forumite
    Not got a pressure washer unfortunately, but will give it more wellie with the brush I think :D
  • cyclonebri1
    cyclonebri1 Posts: 12,827 Forumite
    Winters not over yet, leave it, we are bound to get another freeze up and your drive will be pretreated,:D:D
    I like the thanks button, but ,please, an I agree button.

    Will the grammar and spelling police respect I do make grammatical errors, and have carp spelling, no need to remind me.;)

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  • withabix
    withabix Posts: 9,508 Forumite
    edited 2 February 2013 at 8:48PM
    Actually, it may not be road salt at all.

    It may also be efflorescence from the concrete paving blocks themselves.

    How long have they been down?
    British Ex-pat in British Columbia!
  • cyclonebri1
    cyclonebri1 Posts: 12,827 Forumite
    You may be right, but it can show up any time, even 25years or more later given the "correct" ground conditions.

    Regardless, it will weather/wear off. Brushing should be all that's needed as said.
    I like the thanks button, but ,please, an I agree button.

    Will the grammar and spelling police respect I do make grammatical errors, and have carp spelling, no need to remind me.;)

    Always expect the unexpected:eek:and then you won't be dissapointed
  • jessbob
    jessbob Posts: 949 Forumite
    It was here before I moved in and that was 10 years ago:o

    withabix wrote: »
    Actually, it may not be salt at all.

    It may also be efflorescence from the concrete paving blocks themselves.

    How long have they been down?
  • jessbob
    jessbob Posts: 949 Forumite
    cyclonebri1 wrote: »
    Winters not over yet, leave it, we are bound to get another freeze up and your drive will be pretreated,:D:D


    Just seen that we are due more snow & ice, so will leave it for now:D
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