I mop my patio – the secret is a £1 purchase you probably already have
Keeping your patio clean can be a chore, but that doesn’t mean you have to buy expensive products to get the job done.
This woman made her concrete patio tiles look as good as new – and she spent just £1, which you may already have.
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The handy cleaner posted on TikTok showing off her garden before she got to work cleaning it, and the patio had clearly seen better days.
To clean it up, she started by removing all the garden furniture. For her, this included chairs, a garden rack and a small table.
She then went to work with a broom to sweep up all the dirt and debris, leaving only the bare terrace to be cleaned.
After the terrace was ready, she went inside Pink Stuff Cream Cleaner, which is sprayed liberally over the plates.
Then she scrubbed the patio clean with a broom, and immediately the dirt came loose.
Then it was time to remove all the dirty residue using the same Pink Stuff product and a handy mop.
The results were so impressive that other cleaning enthusiasts were amazed, with one even saying the following about the clip: “Looks so good!”
“Probably a lot easier than spraying it away with a pressure washer,” wrote a second.
And a third said: “Oh wow, what a difference.”
You can buy The Pink Stuff Cream Cleaner for just £1.25 at Asda, where it has an average rating of four out of five stars from customers.
A satisfied customer said: “Fantastic for cleaning grout on bathroom floor tiles. Now sparkling white again. Will definitely buy again.”
Another said: “I use this all the time, it’s great for removing stubborn stains.”
“Excellent cleansing cream that can be used on a variety of materials and is a great price at Asda,” wrote someone else.
In the past the pros of Discover paving We recommend using The Pink Stuff to clean patio tiles.
According to paving experts, it is an “effective way” to clean an outdoor space and is “known for its ability to remove stubborn stains and dirt”.
How to clean your patio with The Pink Stuff in 3 steps:
- Apply the pink substance
Scoop some paste onto the plate or mix it with water according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Then, apply the solution to your patio tiles using a scrub brush or sponge, making sure to cover the entire surface.
- Scrub the patio tiles
After you have applied the Pink Stuff, it is time to scrub your patio tiles.
Use a stiff brush to scrub the surface of your tiles, paying extra attention to areas with stubborn stains or dirt.
Be sure to apply firm, even pressure to get the best results.
- Rinse and dry
After scrubbing your patio tiles with Pink Stuff, it’s time to rinse them off.
How to repair broken patio tiles
The paving specialists at Simply Paving told Fabulous how to repair broken patio tiles without too much hassle.
The experts advised: “If you have a loose paving slab, it’s unlikely you’ll be able to lift it straight up by hand. Instead, you’ll likely need a hammer and chisel to pry the paving loose from your patio.
To remove loose tiles without damaging your tiles, carefully chisel away the mortar around the tile with the chisel and rubber mallet until the tile is completely loose.
“Then slide the shovel into the gap created by the mortar and pry the tile loose from the patio.
“As you lift the shovel, place a short piece of wood under the shovel. This will act as a lever, making it easier to do the job and protecting the slab underneath.
“When the paving starts to give, place the cylindrical wood underneath and roll the slab out of the patio.”
