Tips and advice on how to maintain your resin driveway

A resin driveway can transform the look of your home. Resin driveways are constructed from aggregates and clear resin that allow water to flow through them. Available in a wide range of colours and finishes and ideal for families because they are smooth, slip-resistant and wheelchair friendly, they are a top choice with residential and commercial property owners alike.

If resin driveways are looked after correctly, this will prolong their lifespan and keep them looking smart. A clean and smart exterior will always boost kerb appeal and the value of your property.

Wipeout is a family-run exterior cleaning business with over 30 years of experience in the cleaning industry. We can clean and help to maintain all types of exteriors, including brickwork, stonework, render, patios, and driveways.

If you have a resin driveway, you may wonder about the best ways to maintain and keep it looking good.

Light vehicles

We advise that if you have a residential resin driveway installed, it should only be used for pedestrian traffic and light vehicles, such as cars and motorbikes. In some cases, heavy goods vehicles can cause the resin to crack or sink. If you need heavier vehicles on your property’s driveway, discussing this with your driveway installer before installation is important.

Sweeping

Regularly sweeping down your resin driveway to remove leaves and other organic debris and material. A stiff brush can be used and is ideal for shifting organic growth. Weeds and moss can start to grow over time if your driveway is not cleared, so this is one of the easiest ways to stop this from happening.

Resin driveway cleaning

Many people think power hosing their driveway is a good way to clean it. However, this can damage the surface of your driveway. Our specialist cleaners will use doff cleaning methods to give your resin driveway a powerful clean. Doff cleaning uses high-temperature water at low pressure to remove all growth and sterilise the surfaces. This resin driveway cleaning will also impede the growth of weeds and other organic matter.

Never use chemical cleaners

Some property owners try to clean their driveways themselves with chemical cleaning products. These types of cleaners should always be avoided because they will damage the surface and cause discolouring.

Address any spillage

If you spill something on your drive, always remove it as quickly as you can, using gentle methods. If you spill oil, chewing gum, or paint, talk to our specialist cleaning team, who can advise you regarding the best cleaning methods.