'Miracle' £25 patio cleaner sees Brits ditching pressure washers ahead of the summer

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23-05-2025

'Miracle' £25 patio cleaner sees Brits ditching pressure washers ahead of the summer
The easy to use cleaning solution has been described as 'game changer'
The patio cleaner can be left to work it's magic - no scrubbing required
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With summer finally on the horizon, many are turning their attention to revamping their outdoor spaces. While lawns and flowerbeds often take centre stage, patios, driveways, and decking can also benefit from some extra care.
Concrete, brick, and tile can quickly become discoloured when mould, lichen or algae take hold. Usually removing these stubborn stains requires a high-powered jet washer, but Amazon shoppers think they may have found a cheaper but equally as effective alternative.
Hailed as a 'game changer' the Wet and Forget Outdoor Cleaning Solution has over 25,000 reviews on Amazon. Currently with 25% off, the 'miracle' cleaner is now £25.89 for a 5-litre bottle that covers up to 300m2 surface area.
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Amazon shoppers have praised the Wet and Forget cleaner for being "so easy and effective" on various outdoor surfaces, including patios, decking, fences, walls, and garden features. As the name suggests, using it is straightforward and fuss-free.
To clean, simply apply the solution to the desired area and let it work its magic. Allow it to sit for a day or longer, depending on the level of cleaning needed, before rinsing with a garden hose or letting the rain do the job for you, reports the Express.
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Buyers can snap up a 5 litre bottle of Wet & Forget for less on Amazon. With enough product to cover up to 300m2 surface area, it's cheaper and easy than a pressure washer.
This solution offers a cost-effective option for outdoor cleaning, eliminating the need for an expensive jet washer. Plus, with no scrubbing required, it's a time-saver too.
The Wet and Forget solution can be mixed with water at a ratio of one part solution to five parts water, creating 30 litres that can cover 100-300m2 of surface area. The product doesn't use bleach, so it's unharmful and suitable for use on any surface.
The Wet & Forget cleaner has received over 25,000 reviews
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If Wet and Forget doesn't fit the bill, Amazon has you covered with the Spear and Jackson Spray and Leave which also claims to deliver impressive results on patios and driveways. Currently available for £15.99 per five-litre bottle, customers have proclaimed it "an amazing patio cleaner" that "really works!".
Those in search of a more potent option could consider Amazon's highly praised Sodium Hypochlorite Patio Cleaner. Touted as a "powerful driveway and patio cleaner," buyers who have already tried it advise that 'a little goes a long way.
For gardeners who would prefer a more traditional approach, the Electric Weed Sweeper from Wowcher has been reduced from £59.99 to £34.99. With a robust 140W motor, a simple roll across the surface will help eliminate weeds, moss and grime.
When it comes to tackling more demanding tasks, Yard Force's LW CPC1 Cordless Patio Cleaner stands ready to connect to a hose for an intensified wash. It's up for grabs at Argos for £135, with consumers awarding it four stars out of five.
Shoppers are saying that the Wet & Forget is "better than a pressure washer."
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As for customer satisfaction, Wet and Forget has racked up over 25,000 reviews on Amazon, where buyers have honoured it with a 4.4 out of five-star rating.
One purchaser remarked: "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."
A second chimed in: "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."
Yet another customer was thoroughly convinced, remarking: "If anyone is considering blasting their pavers to get them clean, DON'T! Just buy this product."
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While many reviews were shining, there were some who weren't as impressed. A purchaser commented: "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."
Nonetheless, the consensus among buyers was one of satisfaction with the product's performance. Another top-rated feedback concluded: "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."