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Renovating Garden Paving Video

Patios + Decking

Step 4: Brush up

Leave the mortar to go off for about ½ an hour.
Use a fine brush to sweep away any last bits of excess, leaving a smooth finish.

Step 5: Cleaning paving stones

Using brick acid will let you clean your paving quickly and thoroughly. It is a fairly strong acid, so always wear goggles and gloves when using it!
Pour a bit of acid into one of your buckets.
Use an old paint brush to brush it onto the soiled area.
Leave it for a couple of hours.
Tip: Don't let kids or animals anywhere near the area while the acid is drying.

Step 6: Clean up

Use a very stiff broom to sweep up the acid and dirt.
Wash the whole area down thoroughly with lots of water.
Tip: If you have a large area to do, you can hire a jet washer and use 4 parts water to 1 part acid for a deep cleaning.