IT’S finally time to start enjoying some outdoor space in the UK, which is why many Brits might be looking to improve their outdoor areas.
One space that might be catching their attention is the patio.
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After the rough winter the UK has endured, many patios may have accumulated a lot of mud and dirt.
But cleaning enthusiasts are saying you don’t need to spend a fortune on products to get your outdoor spaces sparkling.
A gypsy cleaner has revealed a 65p buy that you need to get your driveway gleaming as she shares the ‘proper’ way to scrub up.
The woman, who is known as @gypsy.influencer.bestgel on TikTok, shared a video of her cleaning hack after revealing that her jet washer had broken.
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She explained that this is how to “properly” clean the outdoor space on her drive, and that it doesn’t have to cost a fortune either.
The gypsy cleaner revealed that all she uses is a toothbrush, bleach, and a bucket of water.
A bottle of bleach costs 65p from Ocado, while all you’d need is an old toothbrush, or you can buy one from Boots for 67p.
She begins by pouring water onto the patio, before squirting bleach on top of it.
The TikToker then suggests using a toothbrush to scrub around the bricks on her patio with the bleach and water mixture.
She explained that the bucket only cost her £2.99, and she also used a big thick cloth to scrub the main part of the bricks.
Her video has gained 156,000 views, with 242 people rushing to the comments section to share their thoughts.
One wrote: “Well done, best girl you’ve done an amazing job. I need to do mine tomorrow.”
A second added: “This is how you tell a true gypsy.”
Whilst a third said: “Gypsy women are the cleanest in the world.”
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A fourth commented: “I love a clean toothbrush, it’s so rewarding.”
And a fifth wrote: “Sometimes old ways are best.”
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.”