Good maintenance will prolong the life of your drive and stop the neighbours making pointed remarks.
Remove weeds growing between paving slabs - winkle them out with a knife or weeding tool or use weedkiller.
Keep the surface clean with a high-pressure washer, which will make short work of removing a build-up of grime. There are also specialist driveway cleaning fluids available.
Always check manufacturer's instructions first. Always try a test patch first. If you are unsure as to whether the item you are cleaning is suitable for our instructions, take professional cleaning advice first.
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