How to use Monty Patio Cleaner
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Monty Patio Cleaner works in 6–10 minutes with no jet washing and no scrubbing. Follow the steps below for the best, safest results for you and the area around you.
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Before you start
When your parcel arrives, put it somewhere safe and check for any signs of leakage before opening.
Step 1: what you'll need
- A garden pump spray bottle to apply Monty Patio Cleaner
- Rubber gloves to protect your hands
- Protective eyewear
- A garden hose for preparation and rinsing
- Old clothing, as Monty will damage clothing if it comes into contact
Step 2: check the weather
Warm, dry weather: if the area is very dry, spray it with a light coating of water first. This keeps the cleaner on the surface where you need it, rather than soaking into the ground.
Rainy or wet days: you can still apply Monty Patio Cleaner to damp surfaces and get good results. If the area is swamped with standing water, the cleaner will be weakened.
Step 3: prepare the area
- Protect anything you don't want to treat, such as lawns, plants, ponds and bushes. Hose them with water before and immediately after application, or cover them with plastic sheeting.
- Monty Patio Cleaner has de-oxidant properties, so it can damage plants and aquatic life if it isn't rinsed away.
- Brush the area first. The best results come from brushed, dry areas.
- Keep family and pets inside while the cleaning is taking place.
Applying Monty Patio Cleaner
Use all the recommended protection from start to finish. If Monty Patio Cleaner gets onto an area you didn't mean to clean, simply hose it off.
- Pour Monty Patio Cleaner into your pump spray bottle. There's no need to dilute it; it's ready to use.
- Do a patch test on a small, discreet area. Rinse after 6–10 minutes and, if you're happy with the result, carry on.
- Spray an even coat over the area you want to clean.
- For the most even clean, spread it with a soft brush. For stubborn areas, reapply and work it in for a few minutes. There's no need to scrub.
- Leave it on the surface for 6–10 minutes.
- Rinse off with a garden hose, then give any nearby greenery a good watering too.
Following the process, the solution will rapidly degrade leaving no residue. Following the process, the solution becomes safe for child and pets after rinsing, or after 10 minutes.
Then put your feet up and enjoy the results! Taking a before and after photo is a great way to see the difference.
How much will I need?
One 5 litre bottle of Monty Patio Cleaner covers up to 25 square metres. Larger or very dirty areas may need more than one bottle.
To work out your area, pace out the length and width and multiply them. An average stride is about 1 metre, so a driveway 4 strides by 6 strides is roughly 24 square metres: one 5L bottle. Another quick guide: a family hatchback takes up about 8.5 square metres, so think about how many cars would fit on the area.
| 5L bottles | Area covered | Roughly |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 sqm | 2.5 family hatchbacks |
| 3 | 75 sqm | 8.5 family hatchbacks |
| 5 | 125 sqm | 14.5 family hatchbacks |
Every driveway, patio and path is different, so use this as a guide. Measuring your area accurately is always best.
Safety and storage
Take care at all times and follow these guidelines for the best results. Dispose of any unused product safely, and always keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
Tell us how you got on
We'd love to see your before and after pictures. Email them to hello@montymiracle.co.uk or post them on social media with #montymiracle. If you didn't get the results you expected, please get in touch so we can help.
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