How To Clean Hardscape | Ask This Old House

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  • Опубліковано 27 лис 2024

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  • @jomangeee9180
    @jomangeee9180 Рік тому +2

    I've been watching this show for about 20 years, seeing hosts age makes me reflect about myself, a lot!!

  • @richboy249
    @richboy249 Рік тому +150

    Awesome book that gives you step-by-step photos ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxTNB_zFBSnTo_O1PqfVUwgi7ityw0JlKt and directions to make every day project. I can see myself making a few of these projects and giving them as housewarming and holiday gifts!

  • @Guardducks
    @Guardducks Рік тому +4

    Mark was an excellent addition to the team. Thanks Mark. 👍🏼

  • @noracharles80
    @noracharles80 Рік тому +9

    I love the algae on the stone, as well as moss. Not on anything I might slip on.

  • @rhiannonsullivan8735
    @rhiannonsullivan8735 Рік тому +8

    Personally, I'd stick with vinegar and baking soda for hardscape cleaning. The other stuff might be "user-friendly", but doesn't sound environmentally- or health-friendly.

    • @c0mputer
      @c0mputer Рік тому +4

      I would bet it’s the exact same except mixed with the right proportions. So might be a lot cheaper to do it with the vinegar and baking soda. They’d probably say “a proprietary blend of special cleaning chemicals” which probably means “same stuff you can buy at the grocery store but more expensive”

  • @seang2012
    @seang2012 Рік тому +1

    If we ever colonize Mars we should totally send in the Old House crew in first. These people seem to know everything!

  • @priceandpride
    @priceandpride Рік тому +3

    How do we clean the brick?

  • @davedalane6505
    @davedalane6505 5 місяців тому

    Would l put white vinegar and baking soda in a spray bottle?what would the ratio be?

    • @myfathersdaughter6983
      @myfathersdaughter6983 5 місяців тому

      You put the baking soda down first. Then pour or spray the vinegar on it. You'll see it bubble the dirt off

  • @debb8152
    @debb8152 Рік тому +2

    What are the products? Who makes them?

  • @Vin3Man
    @Vin3Man Рік тому +18

    Play it at half speed and its like two drunk hippies

  • @g.e.boroush5176
    @g.e.boroush5176 Рік тому +3

    Personally, I'd rather see the lesson, outside, on real hardscape in the yard, using vinegar and/or baking soda. I hate ending up with big empty plastic jugs that go to recycling but don't, in actuality, get recycled. I give this video a C. Let's do better.

  • @celestineevans6660
    @celestineevans6660 8 місяців тому

    You go great results.
    🎉
    Do you think that your products work on a wall mounted Water Fall that is dry, rusty looking with black streaks from winter rain ?

  • @ryanroberts1104
    @ryanroberts1104 Рік тому +5

    Don't you just love how they only vaguely talk about whatever product they are using, and don't say a word about where to get it, what you should get, or how much it cost.

    • @rd-ch1on
      @rd-ch1on Рік тому +6

      Everything is in the description...lol

    • @ryanroberts1104
      @ryanroberts1104 Рік тому +1

      @@rd-ch1on UA-cam is for watching videos, not reading BS. And there are no descriptions for TV where this originally was aired.

    • @Zephirot080
      @Zephirot080 Рік тому +5

      ​@@ryanroberts1104 OK boomer

    • @ryanroberts1104
      @ryanroberts1104 Рік тому +2

      @@Zephirot080 Only old people say that now.

    • @Zephirot080
      @Zephirot080 Рік тому +3

      @@ryanroberts1104 well, I'm old, so there's that sorted

  • @awalton9024
    @awalton9024 Місяць тому

    Let me see if I have this right? Vinegar and baking soda (which I have on my shelf) cost next to nothing, are both safe to get on my skin and are "very effective". But I should go out and buy a product that costs $30. I will need gloves and goggles and the product "may contain muriatic acid" which could damage my stone. OK, I think I've got it.

  • @jetg2059
    @jetg2059 7 місяців тому +1

    It would have been nice if you did it outside on a patio on a large scale what about the grout between the stone

  • @fjcoughlin
    @fjcoughlin 3 місяці тому

    TOH policy of not making recommendations about products and tools is outdated and frustrating. You actually tape over the brand of the limestone cleaner. Strange. You are experts not gods, and if you make a recommendation about a particular product, so don’t worry too much about the “impact” your recommendations may have on your viewers. People are adults and can balance your recommendations against recommendations about other products and against their own experiences. Plus, Mark is probably the best things that’s happened to this show-a true pro. DIYers like me would love to hear specific brand recommendations from someone like him. Further, the fact that you turn the bottles away from the cameras is irritating. The way you handle brand issues is also inconsistent and weird-festool and carhart are ok but other tools and brands need to be covered.

  • @markhabeck6614
    @markhabeck6614 Рік тому

    A block wall with moss on it what to use to get rid of and be plant safe?

    • @sofiep7861
      @sofiep7861 Рік тому +1

      pressure wash with water.

    • @daftnord4957
      @daftnord4957 6 місяців тому

      Sodium hypochlorite to kill moss. Pressure will remove it but SH kills it

  • @javiergalvan2604
    @javiergalvan2604 Рік тому +1

    Another great video! 👍 ☝️😁

  • @Techmatt167Official
    @Techmatt167Official Рік тому +10

    Pressure washer will take care of it. And it’s free

    • @Dirtyharry70585
      @Dirtyharry70585 Рік тому +2

      Agree a circular attachment works the best. I hold about 4” above the surface, add some water pressure to spin up, then lower while moving and full beans once contact ALWAYS moving the head to prevent swirls on wood decks. Maybe 5 times faster than just spray tip.

    • @rd-ch1on
      @rd-ch1on Рік тому +2

      ​@@Dirtyharry70585 I always operate my pressure washer at 95% beans just to be safe

    • @ProfessorOfLogic81
      @ProfessorOfLogic81 Рік тому +13

      Where are they handing out free pressure washers?

    • @donc-m4900
      @donc-m4900 Рік тому +3

      ​@@ProfessorOfLogic81 You mean you didn't get yours yet?

    • @ryanroberts1104
      @ryanroberts1104 Рік тому +4

      @@ProfessorOfLogic81 My thoughts exactly. And fuel too?!

  • @brucebenson9651
    @brucebenson9651 Рік тому +1

    Can I add this to a power washer? What a about grass or other vegetation around the pavers? Is it harmful to pets? Questions I would have liked Kevin (producers) to ask.

  • @c0mputer
    @c0mputer Рік тому +1

    2:20 played at half speed is two stoners high as a kite doing a science experiment.

  • @shanew7361
    @shanew7361 Рік тому +5

    And what about the plants and paint on your siding, etc. lol

    • @doomslayerforever2858
      @doomslayerforever2858 Рік тому +2

      Totally rekt

    • @rd-ch1on
      @rd-ch1on Рік тому +3

      Spray everything with water first and after you're done. They should have explained that

    • @donc-m4900
      @donc-m4900 Рік тому +8

      You take apart your walkway and bring it upstairs to wash it piece by piece. Plants are saved.

    • @ryanroberts1104
      @ryanroberts1104 Рік тому +2

      LOL! Typical TOH, gloss right over the hard part. It's like when an outlet magically appears in a weird place because they have to plug something in.

  • @marshall409
    @marshall409 Рік тому +2

    Does Kev seem off here to anyone else?

  • @brian-nz3jg
    @brian-nz3jg Рік тому +7

    Not that "hard"to do 🤣🤣🤣

  • @jayhogan1166
    @jayhogan1166 Рік тому

    Tom Silva and others on the show are top notch craftsman. Kevin.... not so much.... must be the producers son, worthless