Maintain Cobblestone Paver Driveways

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A cobblestone paver driveway is a style that has been around since the Roman Empire was in existence, and possibly longer. A cobblestone paver driveway is not smooth. Thes are rounded at the tops and this is part of the charm. They not only provide a classical look to the home, but it can add value to it. Maintaining this type of driveway is not difficult to do, because the cobblestones are very sturdy and easy to deal with. The article that you will find below, shows you how to properly maintain a pebble paver driveway.


Step 1 - Initial Cleaning

Make sure nothing is sitting on the driveway before you begin cleaning it. Once it is free of all objects, sweep it down with a broom. Remove any loose dust, dirt, gravel, leaves and twigs that may have found their way on it over the weeks since you last cleaned it. Once the debris is removed, hose it down. Allow the driveway to dry before continuing.


Step 2 - Mud and Dirt
A cobblestone paver driveway sees a lot of abuse, from cars driving on it, and people walking on it. This can track mud on to the cobblestones, which can dry and become hard. A simple sweeping and hosing down will not always remove this mud, so you need to scrub it. Pour soap in a bucket with warm water and scrub the driveway. Let the soap sit on in for several minutes, before hosing it off.


Step 3 - Stains
A cobblestone paver driveway will be susceptible to stains, primarily from oil, coolant and gasoline. Choose a cleaner that is safe fors, and then simply follow the directions on the container. Each cleaner may be different, which makes following their instructions paramount to successfully removing stains.

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