How can you prevent "clean streaks" on a tarmac path when softwashing render?

October 10, 2020 4 Comments

When soft washing wall render the run-off can create "clean streaks" on an adjacent tarmac path or drive. In this video Ben shows you the simple, free and highly effective way to prevent clean streaks appearing on a tarmac path or drive.

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How to deal with run-off "clean streaks" on tarmac?

A light power washing can sometimes help remedy the situation.

Another remedial approach, as a last resort, can be to treat the entire tarmac area with Lightning Cleanze at 10:1 and hope the colouring evens out and disguises the streaks.

Quick tip: Your customer may or may not like the change in colouring of their tarmac. So always treat a small test area and get their agreement that the effect is acceptable to them before continuing.

The ultimate solution is "prevention rather than cure".

1. Protect the tarmac where it's likely to receive run-off by copiously pre, during and post drenching the tarmac with fresh water (same way you protect lawns and plants).
2. And if run-off is likely to be very heavy, or your customer is particularly sensitive, cover the tarmac with a tarpaulin after pre-drenching. Then post drench after removing the tarpaulin.

We hope this information is helpful and sincerely wish you great success in your soft washing business,

Ben, Leo, Fiona, Stevie & Anthony

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