We all love being outdoors and a beautifully paved area in the garden is really something to enjoy. Regular care will keep them looking fresh, but you also need to clean them thoroughly. Here you will find out how you can clean the patio stones naturally with soda so that they always look good.
Your patio tiles are subject to all kinds of abuse. Rain, mud, grease, bird droppings and many other things find their way onto your patio stones. That's why they need some care to keep looking good. There are many different methods and products you can use to remove all of these dirt and stains. But in this article we want to examine cleaning with soda. How effective is it at cleaning patio tiles? Does it work alone or should you mix it with other home remedies?
How often should you clean the patio tiles?
Most patios only need to be cleaned once a year. Spring is a good time to remove winter mud and debris. However, if you have food stains or grease drips from a grill, consider a thorough cleaning in the fall.
Clean the patio with just soda
Because it is a natural product, soda is one of the safest cleaning products you can use on your patio stones. Baking soda alone is great for removing surface grime that can be scrubbed off.
Before you start cleaning, get your patio ready. RemoveThey all furniture, grills, plants and toys. Use a broom or leaf blower to remove any loose debris and debris before hosing down the soil with a garden hose and spray nozzle.
- Bring 10 liters of water to a boil and add 100 g of soda. It is important to use a sturdy bucket or other container that can withstand the boiling water.
- Stir the whole thing well and immediately apply the solution to the patio stones. Spread the mixture with a broom or squeegee.
- All patio tiles should be treated in this way.
- Pay particular attention to areas where dirt, grease, and other unwanted debris have accumulated.
After one or two days, the paving stones are clean and free of moss and algae. Remains ofWeeds and mosscan be swept away with a dry broom.
Treat stains on the patio stones with baking soda
If oil has penetrated your patio tiles, you can put soda on the grease stain. After making a pile of baking soda, cover it with plastic wrap or a tarp. Then leave it on for a few hours to a few days. The deeper and older the stain, the longer you should leave the soda on the floor.
Check the baking soda every day or so to see if it is completely saturated. If it is soggy, wipe it up with a broom and dustpan. If the stain is still there, put a little more baking soda on it. Repeat this process until the stain disappears.
Clean the patio stones with soda and vinegar
Place one cup of baking soda in a plastic bucket or bowl and slowly add two cups of distilled white vinegar. Always use white vinegar as dark vinegar can cause stains.
The mixture will foam up but will settle if you mix it slowly.
You want the consistency to be like a cream soup, meaning it's thick enough to stick to the surface but not too thick to spread.
Spread the mixture over the floor with a sponge mop. Depending on the size of the patio, you will probably need to double or triple the ingredients.
Go ahead and scrub the mixture well. Let it sit on the surface for about 30 minutes. Use a nylon-bristled scrub brush to clean the entire surface.
How to clean the patio with crystal soda
The patio is a daunting cleaning task if you don't know the crystal soda hack.
Neglected terraces are not only unsightly, but also pose a health risk. A terrace overgrown with moss poses the risk of slipping when it rains.
But you don't have to spend hours scrubbing with brushes that scrape and damage your patio, you can use this trick to remove the stains and moss in one go.
There are other methods that work, but crystal soda is by far the most cost-effective solution that requires no physical exertion and no harsh chemicals.
This task should ideally be completed before the expected rain, so check the weather forecast and plan accordingly.
Sprinkle the crystal soda on the ground and wait for it to rain. If there is no rain, you can moisten the crystals with a watering can. Let the resulting paste sit for a day or two, then you can simply brush or scrape off the brown residue.
