Why this matters for Melbourne properties
This Driveway Cleaning article is written for Melbourne owners and managers who need more than a quick blast. Driveway Cleaning jobs in our city require a surface diagnosis before any cleaning starts.
In Melbourne, everything from growth corridor new-build mortar smear to inner-suburb heritage brick has its own cleaning risk profile. The right method, chemistry and pressure keep the surface safe and the result lasting.
New slabs naturally bloom
Efflorescence is normal in the first 6 months as the slab cures. Patience often resolves it.
Persistent salt = source problem
If it returns season after season, water is reaching the slab from below. Drainage is the real fix.
Acid wash with care
Mild acid lifts visible bloom but accelerates internal salt migration. Use sparingly.