I’m a gardening fan – my 70p hack will brighten up your grimy patio tiles in no time, & no, you don’t need a jet washer
GARDENING fans are raving about a cheap hack that will brighten up grimey patio tiles in barely any time at all.
So if you are planning on inviting guests over to chill in your garden this summer and want to ensure that your patio is sparkling, then you’ve come to the right place.
A cleaning enthusiast took to social media to ask for advice on how to get her concrete patio slabs looking new.
Posting on Gardening Hints and Tips, a public Facebook group with 1.3 million members, Lindsey Lou shared a picture of her patio and explained that she “couldn’t afford” to replace the slabs.
As a result, she explained: “They have been jet washed to death. Any advice on how to get them clean and colourful again?
“I can’t jet wash them again as it’s wrecking them. I have tried a product called Wet and Forget already.”
Cleaning enthusiasts raced to the comments to share their advice on how to get patio slabs looking new – and many suggested the same product, a cheap buy that you probably already have in your kitchen cupboard already.
And fear not, it won’t cost you a lot if you don’t have it already – in fact, it’ll cost you just 70p, yes, you heard that correctly.
A variety of social media users suggested that thick bleach is the secret to getting patio slabs sparkling.
And thanks to this piece of advice, you won’t need to splash out on an expensive jet washer.
One person said: “Bleach them, then let them dry. Then bleach them again, then take advice on concrete paint.”
Another added: “Just wash them with a little bit of bleach.”
A third commented: “My plan would be…Bucket, warm water, squish of washing up liquid and a squeeze of bleach. Scrub with a yard brush or deck brush and leave to dry! Done.”
Meanwhile, someone else asked: “Have you tried neat bleach..? Scrub it in with a garden brush. It’ll brighten up within a few days.”
Whilst another advised: “Bleach and let it sit there for a couple of hours. Then wash off.”
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If you haven’t got any bleach at home, you can pick up a bottle from Sainsbury’s for as little as 70p, making this hack super cost–effective.
But before you rush out and buy the largest bottle on the shelves, home owners should note that the cleaning product can be highly toxic.
Though it’s great for removing moss and algae, the Pet Poison Helpline said that it can cause skin and fur irritation in pets.
Not only this, but it can also kill plants due to its high pH level, so when using bleach to clean patio slabs, it should be applied carefully and only to the areas needed.
It’s also recommended that you thoroughly wash away any lingering residue.
Cheap products to clean patio slabs
OTHER cupboard staples that could help you spruce up your outdoor space for summer:
- Washing up liquid
- White vinegar
- Baking powder
- Washing powder/laundry detergent
At the same time, many other cleaning methods were also suggested.
One cleaning fan recommended:: “Patio Magic.”
A second chimed in: “Painting them couldn’t hurt.”
Someone else explained: “I’ve read that white vinegar and bicarbonate of soda works, I’m going to try it on mine as they are green!”
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