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  • Apr 20, 2008, 11:16 AM
    elleluke
    Cement Driveway Moldy?
    What can I use to clean my cement driveway that appears to have a dark mold on it?
    It even becomes a little slippery when it rains. There was a very large oak tree on the side of the driveway that I had removed close to a year ago. I thought that maybe shade from the tree may have helped in causing it. Would appreciate any help.
  • Apr 20, 2008, 01:10 PM
    KISS
    Bleach will likely work.
  • Apr 22, 2008, 09:20 AM
    ballengerb1
    KISS is certainly correct about bleach killing mold. However, I suspect that the tree might have been dripping sap which makes things a bit stickier (couldn'tpass up the chance) Test a spot with bleach but also test a spot with TSP or other strong dtergent, wear gloves and googles with TSP. A pressure washer is also a good approach to use on concrete.
  • Apr 22, 2008, 10:32 AM
    amricca
    There is an insect called Aphids that suck the plant juices from the leaves of Oak trees and excrete a substance called honeydew. It might be this on your driveway. Mineral sprits will take it off if TSP, as Ballenger suggested, doesn't work.
  • Apr 22, 2008, 10:49 AM
    amricca
    I found something that says black sooty mold sometimes forms on honeydew. It says to remove it with a wax and grease-removing product or rubbing alcohol.
  • Apr 22, 2008, 11:04 AM
    ballengerb1
    I agree but since this is concrete we can get a little aggressive and the pressure washer with detergent should blast this junk away.
  • Apr 22, 2008, 12:05 PM
    amricca
    I agree, pressure washer is the way to go. Where's that person starting up a drive-way pressure washing business?
  • Apr 22, 2008, 02:47 PM
    ballengerb1
    Good one amricca, I totally forgot about that guy. Bet I can dig him up.
    Thanks,Bob

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