Want to know how to clean a patio? You've come to the right place. There are four ways to clean a patio, and it all depends how dirty the surface is and how much elbow grease you want to put in!

If there isn’t too much dirt to deal with, then mix warm water with washing-up liquid, pour it onto the patio and use a stiff brush or broom to give it a scrub before rinsing.

If you’ve got more set-in stains, make up a 50:50 solution of water and white vinegar, and apply to the paving – a watering can will mean you get even coverage. Leave the solution to soak for around 20 minutes, then use a stiff brush to remove stains. Once you’re done, rinse off with clean water. Although vinegar is eco-friendly, bear in mind that it’s acidic, so make sure you move any furniture or pots before you start.

If it’s been years since you gave your patio any TLC, then you’ve got two options – firstly, use a pressure washer. This is quite fun but also takes a long time and is quite messy, especially if you don’t have a dedicated patio cleaning head, so make sure you wear overalls.

The second option is to use a dedicated patio cleaner. I’ve got some Jarder Spray & Leave cleaner here, which, as the name suggests, you apply and leave for a couple of days to get to work. You can apply it neat to badly affected areas or apply a solution to lesser affected areas using a pump spray or watering can. Simple mix one litre of concentrate to five litres of water. It works on all outdoor surfaces, from patios to drives and decking, and protects them for up to six months. You buy this and more great patio cleaners at today’s best prices, head to realhomes.com now. Happy cleaning!

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