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Best cleaning method for drywall dust and concrete?

DORIGTT

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I've got a bit of a problem. Dust from my garage wall project has 'stuck' to my exposed agregate driveway and it looks 'milky'. I've tried power-washing and in some spots, it seems to work, but in others not so good.

Any suggestions short of going back in time and having a kid with a shopvac stand there to catch the dust as it gets created?
 
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MP&C

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Instead of sanding the drywall, use a good stiff flat sponge. Using a bucket of water, dampen the sponge, (not too wet) and use it in place of your sanding block. Rinse it out in the bucket, and repeat. No dust to contend with.
 
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Ocho

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A bucket, a stiff brush and knee pads, followed by the pressure washer.

A bit of a variation on this would be to:
Before you break out the knee pads, try using a stiff broom.
Maybe some laundry detergent like Tide would help?
Good luck, brother!
 
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DORIGTT

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I didn't do the drywall myself so I didn't dig into alternative dust control methods. I guess I'm going to be scrubbing the driveway eh?

Thanks for the tips!
 
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