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    Communities > Forums > Clean and Clutter-free
    Forum: Clean and Clutter-freeReplies: 1, Views: 17
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    koshki
    Grosse Pointe Shores, MI (Zone 6a)

    May 21, 2012 9:24 AM

    Post #9131932

    Hello all,

    We bought our current home in 2009. It has a bluestone patio that is probably at least 20 years old and looks dirty. I sweep, I hose it off, but that just doesn't seem to work.

    I want to avoid using a power washer, as the grouting is old, and sometimes comes up when I use the hose. And I don't want to kill any of the plants surrounding the patio.

    Any suggestions?

    TIA,

    Katherine

    flowAjen

    flowAjen
    central, NJ (Zone 6b)

    May 21, 2012 8:27 PM

    Post #9132849

    Most info shows to sweep, use leaf blower and blow all debris off then hose off and scrub using 1 part bleach to 10 parts water and then make sure you use sealer to keep it looking good

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