Patios take a battering over winter, accumulating green algae, moss, and black spots that look unpleasant and make surfaces dangerously slippery. A budget-friendly solution using white vinegar, costing just 15p per use, can restore your patio in one hour.
How to Clean Your Patio with White Vinegar
Start by sweeping away loose debris with a stiff-bristle broom. Then mix white vinegar and water in a 1:1 ratio in a bucket, ensuring the water is not too hot. This solution, recommended by experts, works well on stubborn stains that develop over winter.
Pour the mixture over the entire patio, focusing on persistent stains, and leave it for about an hour. Then gently scrub with the broom; marks should disappear almost immediately.
Cost-Effective and Effective
White vinegar is available at Tesco for around 30p a bottle, and you need only half a bottle for a typical patio, making it incredibly budget-friendly. The author reported minimal scrubbing and was amazed at how the patio looked brand new. If necessary, repeat the treatment, though it likely won't be needed.
Important Precautions
Check your patio material first, as white vinegar is acidic and can damage some surfaces. Test on a small area and wait for results. Additionally, this solution can help eliminate weeds sprouting on the patio.
