Make your driveway spotless with simple 10-minute method and no pressure washer
A YouTuber has shared a cheap DIY driveway cleaning method using just two items that clean your driveway in 10 minutes - no pressure washer required
Keeping your driveway spotless is one of those age-old challenges that homeowners regularly have to contend with. How frequently to tackle the job and which method to use are just two of the dilemmas people face.
Many believe the most effective approach is to use a pressure washer, but one expert reckons he has found a solution that doesn't require the appliance at all.
The YouTube channel Sticks and Homes revealed a 10-minute trick using just two inexpensive ingredients and no pressure washer. James, who runs the channel, says the method also eliminates the need for scrubbing, while claiming it will save people both time and money.
The two things you need to complete the task are remarkably straightforward - some outdoor bleach and a pump sprayer.
James says you should be able to pick up a one gallon pump sprayer, which translates to almost four litres, for around $10 (just over £7), reports the Liverpool Echo.
He said: "It's a simple one gallon pump sprayer, if you don't have one, you should seriously get one. They're like $10 (in £). And that's it. The mixture is going to be two to one, so two parts water, one part bleach."
The YouTuber then went on to cover two specific sections of the driveway to put the trick to the test.
James advises ensuring you spray sufficient solution so that it puddles on the surface, using two parts water to one part bleach.
He continues: "It's been about 15, 20 minutes and although not all the way dry, it's enough time that I'm going to squirt it off and see how we did." James then proceeded to spray the surface with a hose before adding: "Let's check it out. Ten minutes. No pressure washer, no scrubbing. You can't get much better than that.
"At about a total cost of $3 (just over £2), I don't have to break out my pressure washer, no other chemicals, no other scrubbing. It is seriously the greatest discovery I've had."
The striking before and after images highlighted just how effective his straightforward method proved to be.
It follows advice from Alan Titchmarsh, who urged gardeners to reach for an everyday tool before mowing their lawns to keep them looking their best.
With May being a period of vigorous grass growth, many homeowners begin regular mowing routines, yet the No Mow May campaign encourages people to hold off or reduce cutting in order to support insect populations.
Despite this, the former Gardeners' World presenter believes now is the perfect time to start mowing more frequently — though there is one crucial task that ought to be completed first.
The 77 year old recommends carrying out a process known as lawn scarification. Alan suggested using a wire-toothed rake to get the job done, or alternatively opting for a motorised scarifier for those who prefer a less physically demanding option.
