A homeowner has shared a cheap and chemical-free method to eradicate stubborn driveway weeds using three common household ingredients. The hack, posted on TikTok by Ian Grossman (@realestate_atx), involves mixing distilled white vinegar, salt, and dish soap to create an effective weed killer.
Grossman's recipe calls for one gallon of distilled white vinegar, one cup of salt, and a tablespoon of dish soap, combined in a large pump sprayer. He advises spraying the solution directly onto weeds, but warns against indiscriminate use as it may damage lawns or driveway surfaces.
For UK residents, a cost-effective sprayer can be purchased from Amazon, such as the Spear and Jackson 5 Litre Pump Action Pressure Sprayer at £13.61, or the Dirty Pro Tools Garden Sprayer from B&Q at £11.87.
Viewers questioned the hack's effectiveness, with one user noting it kills the plant but not the roots, requiring monthly reapplication. Another asked about using high-strength vinegar, to which a respondent recommended 30% concentration for best results, applied in early morning for sunlight to aid the process.
This DIY solution is significantly cheaper than commercial alternatives like Roundup Fast Action Weedkiller 3L at £21.03 from Amazon or Roundup Pump 'n Go Weed Killer 5L at £30 from Argos.
