A TikToker has hailed a Home Bargains patio cleaner as a “bargain” after sharing a before-and-after video showing how it cleaned her patio without scrubbing. The product, the Spear & Jackson Select Path & Patio Cleaner 2.5L, costs just £2.99.
TikToker’s before-and-after video
TikToker @lauramarietaylor documented her success in a clip that began by showing her patio slabs covered in dirt and green moss and algae stains. After applying the solution, the patio appeared noticeably cleaner, with the green stains completely eliminated.
She wrote alongside her video: “Don't spend £16 on Monty's. Get this bargain from Home Bargains.” Laura noted that she tried the Monty Miracle patio cleaner, and “it didn't even shift the green colour/moss”.
Product details and availability
The Spear & Jackson Select Path & Patio Cleaner is marketed as a “powerful outdoor solution” that eliminates lichen, mould and algae to “restore your garden paths and patios to their natural beauty with ease”. The formula is designed to remove unwanted marks from garden stones, paths and patios.
The patio cleaner is available from B&M for £2.99 and on Amazon at £12.89 for a five-litre bottle. Amazon reviewers have described it as a “good product and does the purpose for which it's intended very well”, though they noted that more stubborn areas may require multiple applications.
How to use the cleaner
The 2.5L concentrate produces between 12 and 13 litres of ready-to-use product when diluted with four parts water to one part concentrate. Clear away debris with a patio brush beforehand, and rinse thoroughly with a garden hose afterwards.
For those preferring a more natural approach, Home Bargains stocks white vinegar for just £1. According to patio specialists RF Paving, “Vinegar is not only a kitchen staple but also a powerful patio cleaner. A balanced mixture of white vinegar and water is both effective at cleaning your patio slabs and eco-friendly.” The acetic acid composition in white vinegar makes it especially effective at removing moss from paving slabs.
Creating a vinegar and water solution for patio cleaning couldn't be simpler. Mix equal parts white vinegar and water. For patios with more persistent stains, you can adjust the ratio slightly to include more vinegar than the standard one to one mixture, creating a stronger solution.
