Best way to clean / seal sandstone wall?

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Dermo
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Post: # 103120Post Dermo

Hi Folks,

I'd be grateful for your trusted opinion on the following, before I go and do something I shouldn't.

I built this sandstone wall (pictured) in my garden last year and prior to putting down a new lawn I want to spruce up said wall and get rid of the green mould (or whatever it is) that's appeared on some of the blocks.

Should I use a purpose cleaner or bleach or something, or just give it a good blast with the power washer and a stiff brush? Also, should I then coat it with a sealer to protect it from further staining? I know they sell cleaners & sealers in Woodies and the likes but don't want to use anything that might damage the stone.

Ditto for my patio (also pictured) that's a few years old and that I unfortunately failed to maintain and so has gotten to look a bit drab with bits of moss growing in the jointing. I don't need it to look like new - just something to bring it back to life a bit.

Thanks in advance.
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Dermo
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Post: # 103265Post Dermo

OK so I'll give that a go, thanks a bunch!

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Post: # 103267Post RAPressureWashing

For the cleaning have a look on the main site, as I have a cleaning solution on there that will clean both the walls and the paving, just follow the instructions to the letter. It is the fruit & berries mix on the stains removal page.
Roger Oakley BDA(Europe)Member 2006
R&A Pressure Washing Services Ltd
info@rapressurewashing.co.uk
www.rapressurewashing.co.uk

Dermo
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Post: # 103270Post Dermo

I'll do that Roger, thanks.

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