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Cleaning the patio

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Craftycat Fri 01-Mar-19 10:58:27

Pressure Washer -but it does make a hell of a mess. I spend longer cleaning up afterwards- the doors, windows & walls of house- than I do actually cleaning patio.
I'll look out for the Wet & Forget this Spring. ( or did we just have Spring?)

MiniMoon Fri 01-Mar-19 10:20:26

My DH swears by a product called Wet & Forget. It's non toxic, biodegradable and has a ph of 8. It was developed in New Zealand and is used in marinas and theme parks.
It's very effective and long lasting.
I sound like an advertisement, but I have no connection to the company.??

Grampie Fri 01-Mar-19 10:10:58

Thanks Shysal.

I didn’t realize that we could paste images here.

David1968 Fri 01-Mar-19 10:04:31

I sometimes scrub the patio with a good, strong, (old-fashioned) broom and a bucket of warm water/washing-up liquid. Works a treat, and has a low negative environmental impact (so I understand.) Also gives me a bit of a work-out! (Wear welllies or walking boots.)

tiredoldwoman Thu 28-Feb-19 18:32:33

My daughter powerwashed my steps and path last week with her Karchers machine - the difference is amazing . My house is 70 years old but the moss and dirt all wheeched away . It's like a new path ! The same machine is in Lidl today ! £99 !

MawBroon Thu 28-Feb-19 16:03:31

Totally agree with Flexible Friend !

ninathenana Thu 28-Feb-19 16:01:18

Pressure washer but don't buy the expensive recommended chemicals cheapest washing-up liquid works just as well.

FlexibleFriend Thu 28-Feb-19 13:40:25

Pressure washer every time, not a fan of the above patio attachment mine sits in the shed as it does a better job of cleaning without it, using the attachment cuts down enormously on the spray but imo at the expense of the cleaning but each to their own.

shysal Thu 28-Feb-19 13:33:29

You can't beat a pressure washer! Better still if you have a Karcher machine in the patio attachment. Mine is fantastic, as easy to use as a vacuum cleaner and much quicker and less splashy than the normal nozzle.

EllanVannin Thu 28-Feb-19 13:28:54

Diluted bleach and a long-handled scrubbing brush------with plenty of elbow-grease to boot.

NotSpaghetti Thu 28-Feb-19 13:20:35

If it’s mossy, vinegar is good as it kills it - it is rather, well, vinegary though!

loopyloo Thu 28-Feb-19 13:12:10

Thanks MB!

MawBroon Thu 28-Feb-19 11:58:00

Power washer every time! Before and after.
But don’t forget to wear your wellies!

loopyloo Thu 28-Feb-19 11:52:45

Advice needed! How should I clean the patio? Should I buy a machine or a nozzle for the hose? Am keen not to use too many chemicals. Be grateful for words of wisdom.