Block Paving, Driveways & Paths: The Lazy Way to Keep Them Looking New
Let’s be honest, your driveway and paths probably aren’t at the top of your “fun weekend jobs” list.
They’re the bits you walk over every day. The bits that quietly get greener, darker and patchier… until one day you actually look down and think:
“When did that happen?”
Black dots. Green slime. Weeds are popping up left, right and centre. And suddenly your nice tidy home looks a little… tatty.
The good news? You don’t need a pressure washer, a stiff brush, or a full Saturday lost to cleaning. There’s a much easier way.
What Are Those Black Dots on My Driveway?
Those stubborn little black marks are lichen. They’re tougher than algae, more stubborn than mould, and they absolutely love block paving.
They settle into the tiny pores of your paving, feed on moisture, and slowly build themselves a little home. And once they’re in, normal cleaners barely touch them.
That’s why you can jet wash your driveway, stand back proudly… and then watch the black dots quietly creep back over the next few months.
Why Pressure Washing Makes Block Paving Worse
We’re not here to bash pressure washers, but they’re not kind to block paving.
They:
- Strip out the jointing sand
- Leave gaps where weeds quickly move in
- Roughen the surface, giving algae more grip
- And still don’t kill the spores that cause regrowth
So you end up with a driveway that needs re-sanding, weeding, and cleaning again… usually much sooner than you’d like.
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