The £3 Tesco buy that cleaned my grubby patio and got rid of green algae in minutes – without using a pressure washer
A HOMEOWNER revealed the budget-friendly hack she used to transform her patio.
The quick trick instantly removed green algae stains from the paving and left them looking cleaner than ever.
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A homeowner shared the budget-friendly hack she used to transform her garden patio
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The busy mum explained that she didn't use power washer to carry out the cleaning step.
Instead, she
Acting off a tip she received online, the woman sprinkled washing powder on her garden patio.
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After spreading the laundry buy across her damp patio, she used a brush to scrub the product in.
There was a visible difference almost instantly, with the mum describing the process as "satisfying".
She then used her hose to wash down the patio, showing her followers a comparison between the area she had already cleaned and where was left to tackle.
The homeowner described her surprise at the results, admitting she was initially sceptical of the hack.
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"I am a bit shocked to be honest because it is actually lifting, which is very peculiar," she said.
"Honest point of view, it's not too bad."
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Laundry powder works to lift algae because of the presence of surfactants, which act as emulsifiers.
These molecules attract water as well as oil and grease, including the substances that algae cling to.
This dual attraction helps to break down the algae's attachment to the surface.
By doing so, it allows the water to flush it away when rinsed down.
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How to repair broken patio slabs
THE paving specialists at Simply Paving told Fabulous how you can repair broken patio slabs, without the faff.
The experts advised: 'If you have a loose paving slab, then it's unlikely it can be lifted straight by hand. Instead, you will probably need a hammer and chisel to prise the paver free of your patio.
'To remove loose paving slabs without damaging your flagstones, carefully chip away at the mortar around the paving slab with the plugging chisel and rubber mallet until the slab comes completely loose.
'Then, slide the spade into the gap left by the mortar and prise the paver free of the patio.
"As you lift it up, place a short piece of timber underneath the spade to act as a lever, making it easier for you while protecting the slab underneath.
'When the paver starts to give, place the cylindrical wood underneath it and roll the slab out of the patio.'
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