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Patio cleaner (strong)!

Hi,
Can anyone recommend a decent patio cleaner. Have used Karcher, B&Q and Aldi brands in the past, but probably looking for something stronger. Patio seems dirtier than ever this year! Regards - sallysaver

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  • In_for_a_Bargain
    In_for_a_Bargain Posts: 1,505 Forumite
    You could try Jeyes fluid a good strong yard brush and some elbow grease! Seriously though my Dad has used Jeyes fluid on his paths for years.
    If practice makes perfect, and nobody is perfect....................................
    Why practice!:T
  • Reluctant_spender
    Reluctant_spender Posts: 2,785 Forumite
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    Have a look at a product like this one here - Something similar would be available from builders merchants.
  • Kazonline
    Kazonline Posts: 1,472 Forumite
    I've read on here that 'stardrops' is pretty powerfull stuff - and it's really cheap. One of the posts said that they'd washed down some garden toys etc and noticed that it brought the patio up really well at the same time. Might be worth a try? I found it in Asda today for 65p, if you read the thread it'll tell you other places you can get it.
    http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=172073&highlight=stardrops
    January '06 Grocery Challenge (4th - 31st) £320.
    Week 1 - £73.99 Week 2 £5.10 (so far :p )
    Someone burst my bubble and I lost the plot so no idea what I spent now... :(I will try to work it out.
    Other Jan :- Petrol £20.41, Clothes £8.50, House £3.
  • Ken68
    Ken68 Posts: 6,825 Forumite
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    Watch out for the residues, could kill the lawn.
  • sallysaver
    sallysaver Posts: 812 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    Hi,
    Thanks to everyone for their suggestions, it is much appreciated. Regards - sallysaver
  • Kazonline
    Kazonline Posts: 1,472 Forumite
    Hmm, didn't think of that, good point!
    January '06 Grocery Challenge (4th - 31st) £320.
    Week 1 - £73.99 Week 2 £5.10 (so far :p )
    Someone burst my bubble and I lost the plot so no idea what I spent now... :(I will try to work it out.
    Other Jan :- Petrol £20.41, Clothes £8.50, House £3.
  • heatherw_01
    heatherw_01 Posts: 6,807 Ambassador
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    I have used soda crystals with hot water and it works a treat!
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  • hollydays
    hollydays Posts: 19,812 Forumite
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    Bleach-watch out for lawn though
  • Macnab
    Macnab Posts: 314 Forumite
    soda crystal are brill for everything for whitening your wash, unblocking your drains and yes cleaning the patio
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