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We're taking part in Small Business Week from 1st - 7th June.Small businesses are the heartbeat of our communities, and ...
31/05/2026

We're taking part in Small Business Week from 1st - 7th June.

Small businesses are the heartbeat of our communities, and this week is all about encouraging more people to shop small, buy local and support independent businesses.

We'd love your support this week.

Pop in, book with us, buy from us, recommend us, share this post or tell someone about what we do.

It all helps.

Thanks, Phil
GleamGuard Ltd

www.gleamguard.co.uk

๐Ÿ“ **Surface of the Week**A simple one this week, but a big difference.**Before:** dull, patchy stone with algae starting...
28/05/2026

๐Ÿ“ **Surface of the Week**

A simple one this week, but a big difference.

**Before:** dull, patchy stone with algae starting to take hold.
**After:** colour restored, surface brightened up, and much safer underfoot.

This is exactly why regular maintenance matters, especially on shaded patios where algae builds up quickly.

If youโ€™re in Derby or the surrounding East Midlands and your patio is looking tired, drop us a message for honest advice and a proper quote.

๐Ÿ“ **Surface of the Week****Stone patio transformation** (before โžœ after).This one had gone dull and patchy from weatheri...
25/05/2026

๐Ÿ“ **Surface of the Week**

**Stone patio transformation** (before โžœ after).

This one had gone dull and patchy from weathering, algae and general grime, leaving it looking tired and potentially slippery underfoot.

On patios like this we always check:
โœ… algae build-up (slip risk)
โœ… dark staining / early black spot
โœ… joint condition and drainage

A proper clean brings the colour back and makes the space safer to use.

If your patio in Derby or the surrounding East Midlands is looking past its best, message the page and weโ€™ll advise the best next step.

I love transforming Indian sandstone, two jobs started this week both will look amazing when completed. Both will be sea...
13/05/2026

I love transforming Indian sandstone, two jobs started this week both will look amazing when completed. Both will be sealed when dry.

Ongoing Indian sandstone restoration project for another happy customer โœ”๏ธThis patio had significant organic growth, wea...
11/05/2026

Ongoing Indian sandstone restoration project for another happy customer โœ”๏ธ
This patio had significant organic growth, weather staining and black spot contamination across the surface. The first stage of the restoration is now complete and the natural colours in the sandstone are already starting to come back through beautifully ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿชจ
This is being carried out as a full restoration process, not just a quick surface clean.
Completed so far: โœ” Deep clean
โœ” Organic growth treatment
โœ” Black spot treatment
โœ” Careful pressure washing
Next stages: โœ” Professional sealing once fully dry
โœ” Full repointing to finish and protect the patio long term
A proper restoration takes time and each stage matters if you want a finish that lasts.
Looking forward to sharing the completed results soon.

๐Ÿ“ Derby & surrounding areas

๐ŸŒ www.gleamguard.co.ukโ ๏ฟฝ

๐Ÿ“ž 07828 617998

Recent work undertaken in and around Derby, Quorndon, Chrich, Nottingham.
10/05/2026

Recent work undertaken in and around Derby, Quorndon, Chrich, Nottingham.

From tired and weatheredโ€ฆ to showroom finish.This Indian sandstone patio had heavy organic staining, black spot and year...
25/04/2026

From tired and weatheredโ€ฆ to showroom finish.

This Indian sandstone patio had heavy organic staining, black spot and years of build-up trapped in the surface.

Our restoration process included:

โœ” Deep specialist clean
โœ” Black spot treatment
โœ” Joint restoration
โœ” Protective finish applied

Result: a complete transformation that lifts the whole garden.

GleamGuard Ltd โ€” professional exterior surface restoration done properly.

๐Ÿ“ž 07828 617998
๐ŸŒ www.gleamguard.co.uk

Rust stains on sandstone โ€“ not your standard clean ๐Ÿ‘‡These orange/brown marks you can see are iron deposits, not dirt โ€” a...
15/04/2026

Rust stains on sandstone โ€“ not your standard clean ๐Ÿ‘‡
These orange/brown marks you can see are iron deposits, not dirt โ€” and they wonโ€™t come out with pressure washing alone.
This is where a lot of surfaces get damaged by inexperienced cleaning.
At GleamGuard, we: โœ” Identify the stain type first
โœ” Use targeted treatment to break down the iron staining
โœ” Avoid harsh methods that can etch or bleach the stone
You can see the process here โ€” controlled application, dwell time, and careful rinse down to lift the staining without harming the sandstone.
Result: A much cleaner, more consistent finish without risking the integrity of the surface.
โš ๏ธ Important: Rust treatments need to be handled correctly โ€” overuse or wrong products can permanently mark the stone.
If your patio has similar staining, itโ€™s not a lost cause โ€” it just needs the right approach.

๐Ÿ“ Derby & surrounding areas
๐Ÿ“ž 07828 617998
๐ŸŒ www.gleamguard.co.ukโ ๏ฟฝ

05/04/2026

๐Ÿ”ท Surface of the Week โ€“ Pattern Imprinted Concrete, Alvaston Derby.

This weekโ€™s project involved restoring a pattern imprinted concrete driveway that had suffered from previous incorrect treatment.
The surface showed:
Patchy white residue from cleaning products
Uneven appearance across the slab
Loss of the original uniform finish
These issues are common when unsuitable chemicals or methods are used on PIC surfaces, which behave very differently to block paving or natural stone.
๐Ÿง  Professional insight:
Pattern imprinted concrete is a sealed surface system โ€” not individual units.
๐Ÿ‘‰ That means:
The colour is integral but protected by a surface sealer
Harsh chemicals can damage or strip the sealer unevenly
Incorrect cleaning can leave patching that cannot simply be washed away
Proper remediation requires:
Controlled chemical selection
Even surface treatment
Consideration of whether re-sealing is required to fully restore the finish
โœ” Key takeaway:
With pattern imprinted concrete, the goal isnโ€™t just cleaning โ€”
itโ€™s restoring uniformity without compromising the surface system.
๐Ÿ“ GleamGuard Ltd
Exterior Restoration & Surface Remediation

๐Ÿ”ท Surface of the Week โ€“ Pattern Imprinted ConcreteThis weekโ€™s project involved restoring a pattern imprinted concrete dr...
05/04/2026

๐Ÿ”ท Surface of the Week โ€“ Pattern Imprinted Concrete
This weekโ€™s project involved restoring a pattern imprinted concrete driveway that had suffered from previous incorrect treatment.
The surface showed:
Patchy white residue from cleaning products
Uneven appearance across the slab
Loss of the original uniform finish
These issues are common when unsuitable chemicals or methods are used on PIC surfaces, which behave very differently to block paving or natural stone.
๐Ÿง  Professional insight:
Pattern imprinted concrete is a sealed surface system โ€” not individual units.
๐Ÿ‘‰ That means:
The colour is integral but protected by a surface sealer
Harsh chemicals can damage or strip the sealer unevenly
Incorrect cleaning can leave patching that cannot simply be washed away
Proper remediation requires:
Controlled chemical selection
Even surface treatment
Consideration of whether re-sealing is required to fully restore the finish
โœ” Key takeaway:
With pattern imprinted concrete, the goal isnโ€™t just cleaning โ€”
itโ€™s restoring uniformity without compromising the surface system.
๐Ÿ“ GleamGuard Ltd
Exterior Restoration & Surface Remediation

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