With spring cleaning comes the terrace. This will work with simple home remedies and a little effort. Before you clean the terrace, it is important to get a clear overview of its current condition. Depending on the material, you should proceed differently and use alternative means. Above all, it is not advisable to use chemicals outdoors.
Avoid chemicals
It is better to avoid using chemical agents outdoors, as they harm the environmentToxinswash into the ground and contaminate it. Home remedies also protect against dirt and protect your health at the same time. However, the application is more difficult.
How to clean modern stone patio slabs
You can clean stone slabs thoroughly with homemade cleaner. TakeSoda, cornstarch and a little potassium permanganate(available in pharmacies) and dissolve the home remedies in the water. Be sure to use gloves and be aware that potassium permanganate can be toxic. Let it work and then scrub off again.
Homemade cleaner recipe
Prepare your own cleaner for stone patio slabs:
- 10 liters of water
- 15 grams of potassium permanganate
- 100 Gramm Soda
- 2-3 tablespoons cornstarch (you can add more)
If there is coarse dirt on the concrete, sharp-edged sand helps, polishing the surface and removing the dirt. You can then use the high-pressure cleaner. Use a special attachment (surface attachment) so that the plates do not break. Pay attention to the edges and joints.
Clean the terrace with a high-pressure cleaner
When using a high-pressure cleaner, pay attention to the correct guidance. Do not set the pressure higher than necessary so as not to spoil the surface and splash walls and windows. Surface attachment with rotating nozzles and brush helps to specifically dissolve the dirt. Compared to a garden hose, the pressure jet requires eight times less water.
Clean terrace joints
Weeds often sprout between the slabs on the terrace. Avoid chemicals that fight weeds but also poison the soil and use a flame burner. A standard gas burner is also available for small areas. It is advisable to test the flame and the surface in a hidden area beforehand.
Tips for cleaning the wooden terrace
Depending on the sensitivity and type of wood, you should be very careful when cleaning wooden surfaces. As a natural protective mechanism, the wood turns gray over time, especially when exposed to direct sunlight. Treating it with pressure jets roughens the wood considerably
Never use a high-pressure cleaner!
Decking in general should never be cleaned with a high-pressure cleaner. The force of the water jet destroys the wood fibers, thereby damaging the joints and panels. Then the wood will be attacked more quickly by dirt and algae. The use of high-pressure cleaners is not recommended for coated wooden floorboards, as the layer of paint will be removed.
Clean and maintain Bankirai terrace
To clean the wooden terrace, use a scrubber and soft soap, then clean thoroughly and scrub firmly until all confusing areas are uniform. If the wood is very dirty or damaged, these areas should be roughly swept.
Make your own cleaning product. Mix soda (baking soda) with cornstarch and lukewarm water. Let the mixture boil to form a paste. Apply the self-prepared patio cleaner to the panels and let it work for 4-5 hours. After the effect time, you only have to scrub the floorboards, which is relatively strenuous.
Prepare your own cleaner for decking:
- a few tablespoons of cornstarch
- 100 Gramm Soda
- 5 liters of lukewarm water
Wooden floorboards in outdoor areas are best oiled. Oils specifically suitable for this purpose are also available in colors – dark or light, reddish, brown or natural. To achieve the effect, pigments are added to the clear oil. This allows a naturally light type of wood to be made a little more exotic. In order to maintain its beautiful appearance for longer, you should re-oil the wooden terrace every year. Otherwise the pigments will flake off due to the moisture.
