UK households have been urged to spend £1 to save a £1,000 bill. UK households with patios must spend £1 on a household staple to try and stave off damage which could total an eye-watering £1k worth of damage over the winter months.
Armstrong Cheshire supplies said that people can use a simple and very cheap ingredient available in any supermarket to make sure this doesn’t happen, with it costing only about £1. Simon Wardle, paving expert and owner of Armstrong Cheshire patio supplies said: “Keeping on top of the maintenance of your paving is key to preventing any irreversible damage creeping in with the colder weather.
“By using one simple supermarket ingredient, you could save you £1000s in unnecessary paving replacements and even prevent any accidents from mossy paving slabs.” He advises regular cleaning because sweeping up fallen leaves and simply cleaning up the paving slabs can protect the sealant while making them safer and less slippery, preventing moss growth in the first place.
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You can mix boiling water and a good amount of dish soap together, too. He said: “Pour this solution on the moss and mould, allowing it to sit for a short amount of time to loosen and kill the greenery.” On the importance of removing mould, he said: “Leaving any weeds that sprout between the slabs can lead to them rotting and becoming slippery, alongside any moss that may appear.”
He also urged households to scrub paving, going on to say: “Using a hard-bristled outdoor brush, the hot water and dish soap should kill the moss and make it easier to scrub off. You may need to use a smaller brush for particularly tight cracks.”
He went on and said: “Maintaining the sealant on your paving slabs is essential to prevent any moss or mould from entering them and causing damage that cannot be undone. This should typically be done every 3 years but depending on the weather it may need to be more frequently for protection.”