'My patio looked new in an hour after cleaning with 30p household item - no scrubbing needed'

Patios can become thick with grime due to like rain and wind, and seasonal changes, with, moss, and general dirt all contributing to the ugly look and also posing a slip risk. While reaching for the pressure washer is one approach, lifestyle writer successfully used white vinegar.

Sharing her experience, she said: "The 30p product worked incredibly well, and I wish I had used it sooner. I started cleaning my patio by sweeping away any debris with a brush to make sure the surface was clean.

"Once the debris was cleared, I placed white vinegar and warm water into a bucket in a 1:1 ratio." Backing this household tip, the experts at StovesAreUs said it's a winner against stubborn stains and said: "To use this solution, pour it over the stubborn stains and leave them for about an hour or so.

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"Then, use a hard-bristled brush with warm, soapy water to remove them." However, Sophie was amazed to find the white vinegar alone eliminated the grime so effectively that the hard-bristled brush was unnecessary, reports the

She said: "I picked the white vinegar up from , and it cost around 30p, but I didn't need to use the whole bottle on my patio. It required little to no scrubbing, and I was so surprised at the colour of my patio after; it looked brand new.

"I thought I might need to go over the patio again due to the slates having grooves in them, but the vinegar targeted them well with little to no marks remaining."

Yet, one must be vigilant about their patio material since white vinegar is acidic and could potentially damage certain materials.

Moreover, if your patio is beset with weeds, this homemade concoction can help get rid of them. If you're after a speedy way to banish stains and algae from your patio, a pressure washer might be your top choice.