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Homemade driveway cleaning recipes
25th September 2021
Cleaning oily stains
Depending on the material of your driveway, the solution may differ. For a concrete driveway cleaner to get rid of oil stains and leaks, here is a solution. You will need baking soda, vinegar, borax or laundry detergent, and hot water. A mixture of this solution will give you effective results and get to every crack of the driveway.
First, start by applying baking soda to the oily stain on the concrete. Let it sit for a good few minutes to soak the oil. Then pour vinegar on top of the baking soda and wait for the reaction to frizzle. Apply laundry detergent or borax on the mixture. Use a stiff brush and start scrubbing the stained area. After a thorough scrub, rinse it off well with a high-powered garden hose. You can repeat the same process if the stain is not removed well.
Removing mould and mildew
Removing moulds and mildews from the driveway is an easy process with solutions from your home. You will require a rubber glove, stiff brush and bleach to remove the moulds and mildews.
Add 1 cup of chlorine bleach in two gallons of water in a bucket. Apply this mixture on the surface where the mildew and moulds have grown. Let the solution stay on it for five to ten minutes to make sure it kills the mildews. Scrub it with the brush and rinse it off. While rinsing, make sure the water is directed to drainage away from plants.
Another solution for cleaning moulds is a simple solution of baking soda and vinegar.
Removing rust stains
The driveway can also get exposed to rust. For removing rust stains, you will need lemon juice, a scrubber and water. First, pour or spray the lemon juice on the rusted area, and let it sit for about ten minutes. Use a scrubber to clean the rust spot and rinse it off with cold water.
Another effective solution is using white vinegar instead of lemon juice with the same treatment process. You can also use a rough-surfaced brush to get rid of rust spots but avoid using a metal brush.
Cleaners for pressure washers
You can also make a homemade cleaner for pressure washing machines. Mix the baking soda with detergent and ¼ of bleach in a gallon of hot water in a bucket. After mixing well, you can use it for pressure washer cleaning.
Conclusion
Make sure you use gloves while performing these tasks. Homemade cleaning recipes are effective and money-saving hacks. It is easy to create and easy to use.
