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A simple and effective way to get your patio looking brand new and without any pesky weeds in sight is found in all kitchens and is only 69p. Patios are a novel way of maximising any outdoor spaces and are both practical and packed with personality. By creating a cohesive indoor-outdoor living space, you can enjoy the warm and often tempestuous British summers. As such, many will be turning to an array of investment options when it comes to elements in their patios to add life to them and turn any garden into a desirable lifestyle hub.
Before adding any glamour or decorative pieces to your patio, getting rid of weeds and cleaning up is often the first port of call. Fortunately, one gardening expert shared her novel tip to effectively get rid of any signs of weeds on your patio and it is a budget-friendly tip most have in their households.
Creative Director at Stone Superstore, Molly Woodward-Moor, said the simple remedy was washing-up liquid. This liquid has been shown to work wonders when it comes to lifting dirt or stains that may have built up and also helps to care for stone tiles.
To clean your patio and care for the various tiles on it, Woodward-Moor suggested the 69p item that can be bought in most leading supermarkets.
By adding vinegar and salt to your washing-up liquid, you can also have an effective weed-killing solution, as these products help draw moisture out of the weed’s leaves.
The washing-up liquid solution can also be sprayed directly onto leaves on a dry day, and within a couple of days, most of the weeds will begin to die.
To use washing-up liquid to clean your patio, experts suggest diluting it with some warm tap water.
To use the product on the patio, the liquid can be diluted in warm tap water and then applied using a soft-bristled brush or a non-abrasive sponge.
This solution can then be scrubbed into any areas which may need cleaning.
For those concerned the solution may ruin any stones on your patio, fear not, as this gentle method helps to avoid any scratches to the surface or cause any damage to tiles.
Woodward-Moor suggests tending to debris and dirt in stone tiles once a month to reduce staining.
The expert added that deep cleaning of tiles should be done once or twice a year, ideally during the spring or autumn time.
The washing up liquid solution can be used once every few weeks as a preventative measure in weed prone areas, however should not be used on natural stones like limestone, marble, or travertine.
