I tried jet washing my patio slabs & they still looked dirty – a 69p Aldi buy got them looking brand new
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SLAB IT ON I tried jet washing my patio slabs & they still looked dirty – a 69p Aldi buy got them looking brand new
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WE'VE all been there - standing in the garden with a jet washer in hand, full of optimism, ready to blast away months of grime from the patio.
But sometimes, no matter how determined you are, those stubborn stains just won't budge.
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That's exactly what happened to Evie, a council house mum who regularly shares her cleaning tips and tricks on TikTok via her page 'evie_brooks'.
In her latest video, Evie revealed her struggle with her patio slabs, admitting that despite her best efforts with a jet washer, it 'hardly did anything.'
Frustrated but determined, Evie stumbled upon a life-changing tip during a casual scroll through the comments section on cleaning TikToks.
A recommendation buried within the comments caught her attention - someone suggested using a 69p bottle of Aldi bleach as a simple yet effective solution for sparkling patios.
Intrigued, Evie decided to give it a go.
She poured the bleach over the slabs, letting it soak in for around five minutes without scrubbing or extra effort.
Then, she fired up her jet washer again - and the results were nothing short of incredible.
In her video, Evie showed off her transformed patio slabs, which looked as good as new.
The dull, dirty orange tint had vanished, replaced by a fresh, clean surface that instantly brightened her garden - and all for less than a pound.
Evie's discovery is proof that sometimes the simplest hacks can make the biggest difference.
I transformed my garden patio into summer haven for less than £100 with cheap B&M buys including gadget to keep bugs out
So, if your patio is looking worse for wear, maybe it's time to head to Aldi, grab that 69p bleach, and give it a go.
And who knows - your cleaning success story might just inspire someone else.
Evie's video quickly gained traction, racking up an impressive 117.7k views and 21 comments in just one day.
Viewers were quick to share their own advice and experiences:
One commented: 'Might work even better when you brush in the bleach before you powerwash. Spread it evenly and let it sit for a few minutes.'
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Evie listened to a comment from one of her followers
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She revealed a before and after of her patio on TikTok
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Another added: 'My gardener recommended this too and I haven't tried it but seeing this I'm definitely going to!'
A third chimed in: 'Mould and mildew spray by Astonish can get in Poundland. I've tried both, mold spray is way better!'
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