The £4 household item that will leave your decking ‘bright and clean’ – simply ‘sprinkle it all over and wait’

MANY people will be looking to get their outdoor spaces spruced up for summer and it doesn’t have to cost you a fortune.

Social media is awash with household hacks and tricks and some are more wacky than others.

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Anyone who has an outdoor space or decking area will know that some effort is needed after the winter to get it looking its best again.

As the warmer weather is starting to creep in now is a good time to give your patio and garden some TLC.

You might be lucky enough to have a pressure washer that will do the hard work for you, but if not don’t worry there are still some things you can do.

One person recently shared a simple trick for getting green mould off your decking, and it is likely that you already have the solution at home.

Posting in the Facebook group “Cleaning tips tricks and hacks” one person asked: “Has anyone got any hacks for cleaning green mould off decking and patio areas without a power washer and a lot of scrubbing.”

Very quickly helpful cleaning hacks were being posted in the comments, and one was quite unusual.

One person said: “Wet it and Forget it spray you can buy on Amazon.”

It comes up really bright and clean

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Another added: “Check out a cleaner they have called 30 seconds – it works wonders.”

While another person commented: “Washing powder! Sprinkle all over it and brush it in, let the rain do the rest – it comes up really bright and clean.

This may sound unusual but it turns out that it is quite a common solution.

According to gardening enthusiasts from the popular Gardening On A Budget Official group on Facebook, the common laundry essential is a good hack for cleaning patios.

One member of the page explained: “I’ve used Aldi washing powder in hot water and brushed on with a stiff broom.

“Removed months of dirt and moss,” the gardening lover claimed.

If you want to give this a go you can pick up Aldi washing powders from £3.95 for a 2kg bag.

Another person in the group added: “‘I’ve heard cheap soap powder works.”

While a third added: “Dampen, sprinkle cheap bio washing powder and wait for rain or re-wet. Didn’t need to brush mine, it just disappeared.”

Didn’t need to brush mind it just disappeared

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There were also other suggestions, including Elbow Grease mixed with some water, as well as spraying Wet & Forget to tackle the grime.

There are other ways to clean your patio too, if you don’t want to splash out on a pressure washer.

Here we explain how you can clean your patio with popular cleaning product The Pink Stuff, in three easy steps.

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.

Use a hose or bucket of water to rinse away the cleaning solution, making sure to remove all traces of Pink Stuff from the surface of your slabs. 

Finally, allow your patio slabs to air dry completely before using them again.

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