Woman gets her filthy patio looking brand new for just £60 – and vinegar was her secret weapon
CLEANING and revamping tired old patios has been all the rage of late and we've seen some pretty amazing transformations leading into the warmer months.
Without constant upkeep, it's easy for outdoor areas to to get grubby over time, but it doesn't have to cost a fortune to get it looking good again.
One woman has shared how she completely transformed her outdoor space with just a couple of basic cleaning products and a lick of paint - and it only cost her £60.
The secret to getting it looking new, she revealed, is spraying the entire area with vinegar which kills the moss and weeds that have grown over time.
She mixed one part vinegar with one part water and left it for three days before using a power washer to hose it down.
Taking it a step further, she even resealed all the slabs using PVA glue and water.
Detailing her patio makeover online, she also added that she used a mix of black and white masonary paint to get a stylish shade of grey and gave the entire area three coats - and they look like brand new tiles.
She shared snaps of her patio in Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK , which showed the incredible transformation.
But while it didn't cost her much to do, she did admit it took a bit of "elbow grease" to get it done.
It seems her post has inspired others to get to work on their own outdoor areas, with many suggesting the idea to friends and family.
Impressed by the transformation, one person wrote: "Wow looks amazing such a cute bit of space."
And another said: "Love your whole.patio, very cute"
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