Patio will be clean and free of pests if you use 1 bathroom staple
Infinite Paving has revealed the simple way to bring your garden patio back to life, without needing tools or strong chemicals.
Using one bathroom staple could leave your patio clean and free of pests, according to experts. Infinite Paving has revealed the simple way to bring your garden patio back to life, without needing tools or strong chemicals.
"Normally, we would recommend using a power washer; however, with the water and energy bills skyrocketing, power washers are no longer very cost-efficient," they explained. Instead, they recommend an item you should have in your bathroom - mouthwash. "To many people, this is one of the most bizarre cleaning hacks for paving stones," they said. “A usual remedy to keep bugs away from your paving is rubbing alcohol. Mouthwash also contains a level of alcohol and can be commonly found in most households."
Infinite Paving said mouthwash was "surprisingly effective" as it contains enough alcohol to clean and deter pests, but not enough to damage patio tiles.
All you need to do is add mouthwash to a spray bottle and spray it on your patio. It could also be worth spraying your garden furniture, as these can be “a breeding ground for bacteria and dirt”.
If your patio needs a scrub before being properly cleaned, Gardener’s World recommends sweeping off any leaves and plant debris and using a stiff-bristled brush to loosen moss and weeds.
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You can use another household item to clean your patio - vinegar. Mix white vinegar 50/50 with water and spray it on the patio. Wait for 30 minutes and scrub with a stiff-bristled brush.
Vinegar is corrosive and has the potential to damage plants. Be sure to shield plants from splash and rinse any runoff thoroughly with clean water to dilute it and reduce its harmful impact.
The magazine also recommended picking up spilt food before it gets trodden in and creates stubborn stains. Promptly scrub off greasy marks using hot water and a little washing-up liquid.
