Monty Miracle: Tough on Driveway Grime, Gentle on Driveways

The driveway is usually the first thing people see when arriving at a property, and often quite a costly part of a home, so it’s important to keep it clean and well-maintained. They are a high traffic area – the way you take care of it depends on the material you have chosen!

Wet Leaves

Leaves are designed to resist water. This means the water sits on top of the leaf and creates a film that is actually very similar to the one found on ice. They also leave really unsightly, stubborn stains on the surface, so it’s essential to remove them and clean.

Cleaning

If you have a interlock or paved driveway, clean out between the blocks to remove the organic growth. A tarmac driveway can be swept clean. Gravel needs a small brush, a quality cleaner and a garden hose.

Power washing is not the best approach for any of these surfaces. It might force the leaves and moss up and away, but it can blast away the grout between tiles and stones, send gravel flying, deepen cracks in tarmac and result in gaps where more leaves, moss and algae can gather. It can also remove the top layer of some driveways, leaving the surface more vulnerable to weather conditions.

Instead of power washing, simply apply Monty Miracle using a brush to mix it all over the surface, then leave it for ten minutes. Using your hose, just wash it away.

Double Check...

Once your surface is cleaned, check for cracks and dips across the entire driveway and get them filled – ensure the ground is level and flush, to prevent risk of water gathering.

You also need to check the drainage. Remove any sludge and leaves from your drains so that they are efficient – and if you don’t have them, purchase drain covers to prevent future blockages and potential water build up.

And there you have it! A well looked-after driveway to welcome you home.