Spring cleaning for your resin driveway

With all of the storms we’ve had, as well as rain, our properties can take the brunt of it especially the outside and external features.

As we head closer to lighter evenings and less darkness, it starts to reveal the clean up jobs we left behind in the Winter. With all of the storms we’ve had, as well as rain, our properties can take the brunt of it especially the outside and external features. Your driveways, especially resin surfaces, can be easily maintained which prolongs the life and look of them.

Regular cleaning

This one is always an obvious choice and bottom of our weekend to-do list but giving your resin driveway a sweep or any loose debris even just once a month will help shift away anything that could cause a long term problem. It’s always useful to remove any build up of dirt, leaves or debris that settles on the driveway to maintain the beautiful finish Elite provides. 

Avoid sharp objects

Culprits can often be heavy machinery, skips and even some outdoor toys. Resin driveways are durable but they can get scratched by machinery or furniture that is dragged over it and it can be tricky to buff out. Always consider adding protection down when you’re placing anything heavy or scratchy on your driveway.

Keeping an eye on the wear of your driveway

If you’re starting to consider when it’s time to get your driveway done, it’s when cracks, loose stones, wear or lifting of resin may occur. This will be your sign that the driveway is starting to wear out and may need a team like us to step in. At Elite we offer free quotations on your properties in Northamptonshire to help understand your requirements and find the best solution for your home. 

Avoid harsh chemicals but also keep an eye out for weeds!

Whilst weeds may pop up on the corners of the driveway near grassed and hedged areas, it’s important to keep them at bay and get to the literal root of the problem rather than using weed killers. We do not encourage you to use harsh chemicals for cleaning resin and we would advise you to keep weed killers and gardening chemicals away from the resin edges to avoid cracks, discolouration or problems. 

If you’re struggling to make your existing driveway look neat, tidy and you’re finding it’s losing it’s durability. Get in touch with our team today who will be happy to book in a quotation.