Amazon shoppers ditch pressure washers for £25 'game changer' patio cleaner
Get ahead with patios, driveways, and decking for summer
No scrubbing is required and the patio cleaner can be left to work its magic
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Many of us are eager to refresh our outdoor spaces, not just lush lawns and vibrant flower beds but also commonly overlooked areas like patios, driveways, and decks. Outdoor surfaces such as concrete, brick, and tile can quickly become unsightly due to mould, lichen, or algae.
While robust jet washers can expel stubborn marks, they come with a hefty price tag. Now Amazon users say claim they've found an affordable £25 alternative that packs a punch.
Termed a real "game changer", the Wet and Forget outdoor cleaner has garnered upwards of 25,000 Amazon testimonials. With a 25% discount, the solution is currently on offer for £25.85 for a five-litre jug, sufficient to treat an impressive 300m2.
The application is straightforward: apply and let nature take over, reports the Liverpool Echo.
Drench the area in need with the product and then sit back as it gets down to business. Depending on the level of cleanliness you want, you might wait a day or more before washing it off with a hose or simply waiting for rainfall to assist in the cleansing process.
The Wet and Forget concoction can be diluted with water at a ratio of one part solution to five parts water, creating 30 litres enough to blanket between 100-300m2. And as it's bleach-free, so it won't harm any surface it touches.
Amazon's alternative, the Spear and Jackson spray and leave, is also winning fans with its proven track record of tackling tough grime on patios and driveways. Costing £15.99 for a five-litre bottle, consumers commend its "an amazing patio cleaner" qualities and how it "really works!"
For those who favour a more traditional approach, Wowcher offers an electric weed sweeper at a discounted price of £34.99, downsized from £59.99. Boasting a robust 140W motor, running it over your patio should help dismiss unwanted weeds, moss, and dirt with ease.
Shoppers have been praising how "powerful" the product is
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The Wet and Forget solution has garnered over 25,000 Amazon reviews, with a 4.4-star rating out of five.
One customer shared their positive experience saying: "We have a concrete driveway mostly in the shade all day and yes it is a green Petri dish for algae used wet and forget and hey it's a miracle no more Green even 10 months on! Can't recommend this too much."
Another elated shopper detailed: "It really does what it says - dilute, apply to patio slabs (I use a watering can), leave it and within 24 hours all the black and lichen etc have disappeared. No need to reapply for months. So easy and so much better than a pressure washer. Can't recommend enough."
Further praise came from another review: "If anyone is considering blasting their pavers to get them clean, DON'T! Just buy this product."
However, one customer's experience contrasted, suggesting limited success: "Used on paving stones around our house. After many months, I have to say that it has been only mildly successful. May be more effective on surfaces that are only mildly dirty."
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Another satisfied customer raved: "Our patio slabs were covered in lichen and black spots which we have tried, without success, to remove with power washing. This product is a game changer! Our patio, steps and walls look great."
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