Bring your garden back to life with this cheap kitchen cupboard staple that brightens the dullest of patio slabs, and melts away all the grime leftover from winter
Say a permanent farewell to dirty, dull patio stones without having to use a pressure washer. Following a miserable winter filled with endless rain and flurries of snow, most of our gardens will be looking a little worse for wear.
However, Spring is officially here, bringing with it warmer, sunnier days – and a much-needed burst of colour. March is the month that flowers such as daffodils and tulips will start to bloom and is the prime time to get back into the garden in preparation for the incoming summer.
If you’ve noticed your once-white patio is now covered in stubborn dirt and debris – cleaning them should be a priority. Not only do dirty slabs look unpleasant – but they can often get extremely slippery, posing a serious health hazard – especially for children. Luckily, restoring them to their former glory is easy – and doesn’t have to break the bank.
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Gardening experts over at Grass247 say the best way to brighten dull patio stones and melt away any grime is by using baking soda. The kitchen staple is probably already lying around in your cupboards or can be picked up from supermarkets for as little as 59p: simply sprinkle it over your slabs, then scrub with a wet brush or broom.
In a statement sent to the Mirror, the pros added: “For stubborn stains, mix baking soda with a little water to form a paste, apply with a brush, leave for 10 minutes, and then scrub and rinse. For optimal results, you should use a brush that has natural bristles rather than synthetic bristles to reduce any chances of damaging your stones.”
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If your patio has turned green with algae and moss, the experts recommend using a natural solution instead of going straight for chemical-filled cleaners. “Simply mix equal parts white vinegar and water in a spray bottle,” they said. “Apply the solution to affected areas and allow it to sit for up to 30 minutes, then scrub with a stiff brush and rinse with water to refresh your patio ahead of springtime.”
Make sure you buy white vinegar, and not the kind you want to sprinkle on your fish and chips. You’ll be able to buy the natural cleaner from your nearest supermarkets, with prices starting at just 35p.
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