My patio slabs were covered in green algae, I cleaned them in 10 minutes with an Amazon buy – no pressure washer needed
KEEPING your patio clean doesn’t have to be such a chore, and you definitely don’t need to break a sweat scrubbing away either.
That’s because on cleaning fan has shared the trick she swears by to get rid of green algae in just minutes.
“If you hate using a jet wash this stuff is an absolute gamechanger,” Helen raved on TikTok.
She showed off her patio slabs, which had definitely seen better days and had a thick layer of green algae coating them.
But rather than scrubbing to remove the first and grime, or forking out for a jet wash, Helen used a bargain product she swear by.
Monty Miracle Fast Patio Cleaner only costs £29 for a five litre container on Amazon, and it’ll leave your patio looking as good as new.
According to the cleaning whizz, all you need to do is pray on the product and leave it to work it’s magic for 10 minutes.
You’ll be able to see the product do all the hard work for you, and then after the time is up you just wash it all away with water.
“It is unbelievable how clean the patio is left,” Helen raved.
And if it’s your decking that’s in need of a good clean as summer comes to an and, you can use the bargain buy there too.
“The container days it works on decking too,” Helen replied to one comment on the clip.
She continued: “It’s so easy to use so would be perfect on decking where you don’t want to use a harsh jet wash.”
Other tricks to keep your patio and decking clean
Gardening expert Fiona Jenkins at the UK’s leading trades matching site Myjobquote.co.uk previously shared some of her top tips you can try out – and they won’t break the bank.
Prevent the problem
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.”
There are certain things you can do to limit moss growth in the first place – something to bear in mind for next year if it’s too late now.
Fiona adds: “Don’t allow water to stand on the surface.
“Remove standing water with a blower or broom as soon as you can.
“This is particularly important in areas that are shaded, and always make sure water can run off the patio effectively.
“Also, remove any new moss quickly. As soon as you start to see any green growths, remove them.
“If you leave moss, it will grow quickly and take root in the joints. This then makes it more difficult to remove.”
Firstly, you’ll need to invest in an outside broom, which can be bought for as little as £4, like this one from B&M.
Fiona says: “Always keep the patio clean. Don’t allow leaves, dirt, or debris to build up on the patio.
“Clean the surface of the patio weekly with a blower or a broom.”
Also, keep the patio as dry as possible.
42p simple solution
If moss has already taken over and is out of control, don’t despair.
You don’t need to spend a fortune, as bleach can be used an effective solution – with this Asda essentials two litre bottle costing just 42p.
Fiona says: “Firstly, use a stiff broom to sweep as much of the moss off the surface of the patio as you can.
“You may need to use a smaller scrub brush in smaller areas or in tight corners.”
If needed, you can purchase a brush from most supermarkets or hardware stores, with this soft grip brush from Wilko for example costing just 65p.
Fiona adds: “Blow or sweep all of the debris from the surface and dispose of it.
“Mix a solution of one part bleach and five parts water in a bucket.
“Pour this solution over the surface of the patio and agitate it with a stiff broom.
“If needed, use a hard-bristled brush in the joints to scrub the solution in.
“Be careful not to disturb any of the joint sand.
“Then, rinse the entire area with clean water and allow the patio to dry.”#