Alright folks, let me tell you about my weekend project – tackling the driveway with a pressure washer and one of those driveway cleaner attachments. It was a long time coming, and honestly, I was putting it off, but the grime was just getting out of hand.

First things first: I dragged out my pressure washer. It's a decent one, nothing fancy, but it gets the job done. I made sure all the connections were tight, hose wasn't kinked, and that the nozzle was in good shape. Safety first, right?

Next up was the driveway cleaner attachment. This thing is a game-changer, seriously. It's basically a spinning bar with nozzles under a circular housing. Stops the spray from going everywhere and gives a more even clean. I hooked it up to the pressure washer wand – easy peasy.

Now for the fun part: I started at one end of the driveway and slowly worked my way across. The trick is to overlap each pass slightly to avoid streaks. I kept the pressure consistent and moved at a steady pace. Too slow, and you risk etching the concrete; too fast, and you'll miss spots. It's a bit of a Goldilocks situation.

The initial blast was satisfying, watching years of dirt and mildew disappear. Honestly, it was gross but in a good way. The water turned brown and sludgy – yuck!

Here's where I messed up a bit: I didn't pre-soak the driveway. There were some really stubborn stains, like oil spots from where I used to park my old clunker, that just wouldn't budge. I ended up going back over those spots multiple times, and they're still not perfect. Lesson learned: pre-soak with some degreaser next time.

Another thing I learned: Wear boots! I thought I could get away with sneakers, but after about an hour, my feet were soaked. Not a pleasant experience. Also, eye protection is a must. Even with the attachment, some spray still gets kicked up.

The Rinse & The Reveal

After I finished cleaning the whole driveway, I gave it a thorough rinse with the regular pressure washer nozzle. This got rid of any remaining loose debris and gave me a good look at the results.

The difference was night and day. The driveway went from a dull, stained mess to looking almost new. There were still some imperfections, those stubborn oil spots and a few patches where the concrete was discolored, but overall, it was a massive improvement.

Cleanup was a breeze. I just disconnected the attachments, hosed them off, and coiled up the hoses. Everything is ready for the next time.

• What I used:
• Pressure Washer (nothing too fancy)
• Driveway Cleaner Attachment (a must-have!)
• Garden Hose
• Safety Glasses
• Boots (don't be like me and wear sneakers!)

Would I do it again? Absolutely. It was a bit of work, but the results were worth it. Plus, it's way cheaper than hiring a professional. Next time, I'll pre-soak and wear proper footwear. Maybe even invest in a surface cleaner with a built-in soap dispenser. But for now, I'm happy with my clean driveway. Time for a beer!