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Mrs Hinch fans rave about simple patio cleaning hack that works ‘miracles’ to remove mildew and dirt with no faff

IF your patio is looking a bit grubby and you want to get it sparkling but without a lot of faff, we’ve got just the thing for you. 

There’s nothing worse than sitting on your hands and knees, tirelessly scrubbing at a filthy patio in the cold weather.

If your patio is looking a bit grubby, you've come to the right place
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If your patio is looking a bit grubby, you've come to the right placeCredit: Getty
Mrs Hinch fans have shared their quick and simple hack to get your patio looking great again
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Mrs Hinch fans have shared their quick and simple hack to get your patio looking great againCredit: Instagram
There's no need for a jet washer with this hack
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There's no need for a jet washer with this hackCredit: Getty

But as painstaking as it is, patios can quickly become a slip hazard in the autumn and winter months, so it's important that you keep them clean.

With this in mind, fans of cleaning sensation Mrs Hinch, have shared their simple solutions for cleaning outdoor patios and pathways, with barely any faff involved.

Ever since cleaning sensation Mrs Hinch, otherwise known as Sophie Hinchliffe, took to Instagram, cleaning tips and tricks have become more and more popular.

There’s even Facebook groups where cleaning fanatics share their hacks for getting their homes spotless.

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And the latest tip focuses on removing grubbing marks, mildew and dirt, from your patio, without the faff. 

Posting on a Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips and Tricks Facebook page, one Facebook user, John Evans asked: “Hi, I'm hoping someone can help.

“If you don't have access to a power washer, what's the best way to clean this path so it's less slippy?”

John accompanied his post with a photo of his pathway which had moss and algae growing all over it. 

The Facebook user’s post was inundated with responses from fellow cleaning enthusiasts and the most common suggestion was to use cleaning solution Wet & Forget.

One user said: “Wet & Forget. Spray on once a year then the rain cleans off all the mildew and dirt.

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“It does take a few months to notice the difference but not much effort involved.”

A second commented: “Wet & Forget will sort this. Brilliant stuff!”

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A third cleaning whizz replied: “Wet & Forget. It’s a miracle worker on paths and patios.”

Another responded: “Spray Wet & Forget on it. Least labour-intensive good thing you can buy.”

Meanwhile, someone else noted: “Wet & Forget is fantastic.”

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If your patio needs a good clean and you fancy giving this a go, you can buy Wet & Forget from a variety of different shops and websites.

Wet & Forget - Mould Lichen & Algae Remover costs £26.98 for five litres from Amazon and Wet & Forget Weekly Shower Spray Cleaner costs £29.99 for two litres from Lakeland.

Cleaning fans raved about the Wet & Forget cleaning solution
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Cleaning fans raved about the Wet & Forget cleaning solutionCredit: Wet & Forget
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