I mop my patio clean as it’s so much easier than jet washing it – the secret is a £1 buy you likely already have
KEEPING your patio clean can be a huge chore, but that doesn’t mean you have to fork out on expensive products to get the job done.
This woman got her concrete patio slabs looking as good as new – and she only used a £1 buy you might already have.
Posting on TikTok, the savvy cleaner showed her garden before she got to work cleaning it, and the patio had definitely seen better days.
To clean it up, she started by removing any garden furniture, for her this including chairs, a garden run and small table.
Then she got to work with a broom sweeping up any dirt and debris, leaving just the bare patio ready to be cleaned.
Once the patio was prepped, she went in the The Pink Stuff Cream Cleaner, which is squirted generously over the slabs.
Using a broom, she then scrubbed away at the patio – and the dirt instantly began to lift.
Then it was time to get up any list bits of dirt using the same Pink Stuff product and a handy mop.
The results were so impressive fellow cleaning fans were amazed, with one commenting on the clip: “Looks so good!”
“Probably a lot easier than getting the jet wash out,” a second wrote.
And a third said: “Oh wow what a difference.”
You can buy The Pink Stuff Cream Cleaner for as little as £1.25 from Asda, where it has an impressive average of four out of five stars from customers.
One happy shopper said: “Brilliant for cleaning grout on bathroom floor tiles . Now shining white again. Will buy again.”
Another said: “I use this all the time great for cleaning stubborn stains.”
“Excellent cleaning cream and can be used on countless materials and a good price at Asda,” someone else reviewed.
Previously, the pros from Discover Paving recommended using The Pink Stuff to clean patio slabs.
The paving experts said it was an “effective way” to clean an outdoor area, and that is is “known for its ability to remove stubborn stains and grime”.
How to clean your patio with The Pink Stuff in 3 steps:
- Apply The Pink Stuff
Either scoop some of the paste out onto the slab or mix it with water according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Then, using a scrub brush or sponge, apply the solution to your patio slabs, making sure to cover the entire surface.
- Scrub the patio slabs
Once you’ve applied the Pink Stuff, it’s time to start scrubbing your patio slabs.
Use a stiff-bristled brush to scrub the surface of your slabs, paying extra attention to any areas with stubborn stains or grime.
Be sure to use firm, even pressure to get the best results.
- Rinse and dry
After you’ve finished scrubbing your patio slabs with Pink Stuff, it’s time to rinse them off.
How to repair broken patio slabs
THE paving specialists at Simply Paving told Fabulous how you can repair broken patio slabs, without the faff.
The experts advised: “If you have a loose paving slab, then it’s unlikely it can be lifted straight by hand. Instead, you will probably need a hammer and chisel to prise the paver free of your patio.
“To remove loose paving slabs without damaging your flagstones, carefully chip away at the mortar around the paving slab with the plugging chisel and rubber mallet until the slab comes completely loose.
“Then, slide the spade into the gap left by the mortar and prise the paver free of the patio.
“As you lift it up, place a short piece of timber underneath the spade to act as a lever, making it easier for you while protecting the slab underneath.
“When the paver starts to give, place the cylindrical wood underneath it and roll the slab out of the patio.”