I’m a cleaning whizz, a cheap cleaning product is the key to getting your garden patio spotless for summer
NOW that the weather is warming up, you might feel the pull to get back into your garden.
But after months of rain and storms, it's probably looking a bit worse for wear, especially your patio.
Patios can harbour inches of thick sludge that builds up in the nooks and crannies.
Luckily, keen cleaners know that there is a simple trick you can use to get your patio area looking fresh and ready for your first BBQ of the season.
Normal household bleach is great for outdoors as well as indoors.
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The cleaning product can be mixed with boiling water and scrubbed with a hard brush, if you want to use a little less elbow grease make sure you leave the bleach to sit for 10-15 minutes before you start scrubbing.
The bleach will help cut through the sludge what has built up in the cracks of your patio over winter, restoring it to its former glory.
Once all the grim dirt has been removed, make sure to fully wash away any bleachy residue as this can be potentially harmful to any wildlife.
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For a more environmentally friendly option, soda crystals can also help tackle the build up of moss and mud.
But if you really want to get your wow your neighbours some green fingered cleaning fans say that a pressure washer is the way to go.
You don't even have to buy one, (who needs something else taking up room in their garage anyway?) they can usually be hired for a weekend for next to nothing.