I’m a gardening guru – here’s the 45p method to clean patio moss without a pressure washer
A GARDENING guru has revealed the 45p method he swears by to get rid of patio moss in minutes - and you’ve probably already got everything you need in your kitchen.
Fiona Jenkins suggested pouring a simple mix of washing-up liquid and hot water onto the green stuff, before scrubbing it away.
And her cheap trick means you won’t need to splash out on a pricey pressure washer either.
Explaining how she’d go about tackling moss in her garden, the expert told : “You should begin by examining your patio and removing any weeds that may be pking through any cracks and gaps.
“The way that you do this will depend on the severity of the problem. If it is possible to pull up the weeds by hand, then you should go ahead and do this.
“Try to remove as much of the root as you can in the process to minimise the chances of it growing back. If your weed problem is extreme and too much to pull up by hand, then you should opt for a weed killer.
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“When using weed killer, always ensure you follow the manufacturer’s instructions and keep children and pets away from the area.”
Fiona then went on to share how she uses the soapy mixture, adding: “Mix your soapy solution until you start to see foam forming on the top.
“Next, you want to pour some of your soapy mixture onto the surface of the patio. If you are cleaning quite a large area, then you may need to do this in stages.
“Before you go ahead and start cleaning, be sure to test the mixture on a small inconspicuous area to ensure it doesn’t cause any damage to the patio.”
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She goes on to explain that the next step is to scrub away the moss, which should come away easily once it’s been drenched in the DIY solution.
Fiona continued: “Following the scrubbing stage, you will then need to brush the area. Get a hard bristled brush and start brushing from one side of the patio to the other.
“It’s best if you use a long-handled brush to avoid damaging your back while you do this.
“As you start to brush, you’ll notice that the bristles loosen the dirt with ease. Keep brushing until all of the dirt has been loosened.
“You may have to put in some extra effort on stubborn areas. You should aim to brush your patio regularly to keep dirt away and to help keep the weeds away.
“Once you’ve gone over the entire patio with your brush and loosened all of the stubborn dirt, you will then need to rinse the patio off to reveal the final look.”
Shoppers can pick up dish soap from various retailers, including Asda, where their Just Essentials Washing Up Liquid will only set you back 45p.