1 day Ago By Sophie Harris
Patios get dirty due to exposure to weather elements like rain, wind, and seasonal changes. The build-up of green algae, moss, and dirt not only looks unsightly but can also make surfaces very slippery. While there are many ways to clean a patio, including using a pressure washer, I decided to use white vinegar , a household staple already in my cupboard.
The 30p product worked incredibly well, and I wish I had used it sooner. I started cleaning my patio by sweeping away any debris with a brush to make sure the surface was clean. Once the debris was cleared, I placed white vinegar and warm water into a bucket in a 1:1 ratio.
The cleaning hack, which the experts at StovesAreUs recommended, works particularly well on stubborn stains. The experts said: “To use this solution, pour it over the stubborn stains and leave them for about an hour or so. “Then, use a hard-bristled brush with warm, soapy water to remove them.
” I followed these instructions exactly but found the white vinegar worked so well to remove grime that I didn’t need to use a hard-bristled brush afterwards. I picked the white vinegar up from Tesco, and it cost around 30p, but I didn’t need to use the whole bottle on my patio. It required little to no scrubbing, and I was so surprised at the colour of my patio after; it looked brand new.
I thought I might need to go over the patio again due to the slates having grooves in them, but the vinegar targeted them well with little to no marks remaining. It’s important to check your patio material, however, as white vinegar is an acid and may damage some materials. What’s more, if you have any weeds on your patio, this homemade solution can also help to get rid of them.
If you’re looking for a super fast way to remove stains and algae from your patio, a pressure washer may be your best option..
