The Best Way To Clean Your Patio: Patio Magic Or A Pressure Washer?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 มิ.ย. 2024
- Today i am cleaning my patio and comparing Amazons best selling patio magic cleaner against a Karcher K2 pressure washer with different attachments!
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Karcher K2 pressure washer amzn.to/3Cn1soJ
Karcher T5 patio cleaning head amzn.to/42tiNXK
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00:00 Introduction
00:28 The three tests
01:39 TOP TIP
02:11 TEST 1: Karcher Dirt Blaster Lance
03:11 Test 2: Karcher patio cleaner head
04:46 Test 3: Patio magic
07:08 Patio Cleaning Results
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This Karcher K2 pressure washer is currently available with 30% off amzn.to/3vJvH9A
Saved me £. Thanks so much.
No problem!
Great video, with very clear demonstrations of all three methods. I also picked up several useful tips that I did not previously know . . .many thanks.
Thanks for your comment, and I'm glad you picked up some tips from my patio video!
Good job thanks for taking the time.
Hi, thanks for your comment 😊
Just used patio magic for the first time - it’s blooming brilliant
I never got on with it, but I think it helps if you pre wash the patio first. Also, as it kills plants, grass, etc, it's no good for my patio.
Grateful for your straight forward presentation. Thanks a mill!
I'm glad you liked the video. Thanks for your comment 👍
Great Review..... Thanks!
Thanks for your comment
Great video, thanks. I've just cleaned my very dirty patio with the dirt blaster. While I do recommend it, I could say be careful around the slab joints as it can easily take off the materials. My house is an old build, though, so it is probably why I felt they were coming off quite quickly.
Hi, yes, I probably should have mentioned that. Thanks for your comment 👍
An excellent video - thanks!
I'm glad you liked the video 👍
Great video. I'm be using my recently purchased power washer to do the job. Love from Ireland.
I'm glad you liked the video. Thanks for your comment 👍
Good man! A very useful and enjoyable video.
I'm glad you found the video useful 👍
Very helpful, subscribed
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Great handy advice.
I'm pleased you found the video helpful. Thanks for your comment!
Thanks for this: very good vid.
Im glad you liked the video. Thanks for your comment 👍
My favourite job of the year, I use Karcher stone cleaner, leave for 45 mins, then go over using the pressure washer with patio attachment. Comes up like brand new every time. Also use a blackspot remover every 4 to 5 years.
Oh, that's good to know. Thanks for your comment 👍
That's great Steve xx
Thanks 😊
Excellent, thanks for that. I did my really dirty block paving 2 weeks ago, it was so bad ! I used the same model Karcher with the same attachment. It did a reasonable job. I was going to buy the same Patio Magic to see if it'll clear it up even further, looks like it probably won't sadly. Great video once more.
Hi, thanks for your positive feedback. I'm not convinced by patio magic, but other people have suggested something called wet and forget! I think these chemicals are aimed at moss and algae.
It will .
I've been thinking about buying a Karcher K2. In my 70s, I've little experience of using something like this and have been wavering - to buy or not to buy. This has demonstrated how simple and effective it is to use without requiring a lot of strength. Brilliantly demonstrated! I will now go and buy with confidence, thank you.
Firstly, thank you so much for your comment. I really appreciate it. I've had my Karcher K2 for about 6 years, and it's been brilliant. This is the latest version of mine complete with the attachments amzn.to/45CDl1q
I've got the K2 it's a brilliant little machine,I got it at a car boot sale for twenty quid,it came with two Lance's and the patio cleaner head,but it was missing the handle,it was brand new all thrown in a box .
@Mydictatefunny i agree brilliant machine, thanks for your comment 👍
Bought a K2 on Sunday. The big yellow cowling is great but doesn't hit the spot. Use the beastie then the big round washer to keep on top of things I reckon. Great video.
@@robertbox5399 maybe use a chemical first, and wait and then use the round head it's perfect for place's that you don't want to make to much mess,but yes just using the different nozzles blasts it all off like you said 👍
excellent presentation......easy to follow.......you should be on tv making your own programme regarding practical tips
Brilliant comment, I'm glad you liked the video, but I've got a face for radio, not tv 🤣🤣
Glad l have seen this video, as was thinking of getting the rotary Karcher tool but will stick with the dirt blaster.
I suppose the rotary tool has it'd purpose and you get less mess, but it definitely doesn't clean the slabs as good as the dirt blaster!
@@FixitwithFowler It might be good when used in conjunction with Karcher's patio cleaning solution?
@Robutube1 yes that's a good shout!
Brilliant video! I've subbed your channel. Some great content on here.👍
That's brilliant news. Thanks for subscribing!
Cheers pal, that grin 👌🏻😁😂😎
No problem, I'm glad you liked the video 😁😁😁
I got two lances with my Karcher , one turbo & a standard one plus other attachments including the circular patio & garden furniture cleaner head . I also got a small tank attachment for my standard lance ,& one larger tank on the Karcher ,for adding any car or patio shampoo + treatments supplied by Karcher . These mix in the lance tank or the main chemical mixing tank on Karcher pressure wash machine , there is no need to apply separate chemicals .as the Karcher will do it automatically if stuff is added to tanks if required . I myself don’t use my pressure washer on my motorcycles ,I only use the turbo lance on the patio ,every ten years when the moss gets too thick & slippy . So only used the pressure washer once since I bought it about 10 years ago . The moss is thick & slippy again so I will be using it again this year , no chemicals just the turbo lance & water. 👍
Yeah, i found the chemical a waste of time and money, and the best way to clean my patio was the dirt blaster lance.
Good clear video thank you , Have an oold washer that needs replacing , can i ask you does the pressure washer motor noise turn on and off when using the lancets ? My old one goes all the time and is very noisey
The motor only runs when you are squeezing the trigger. This is the latest version of my pressure washer amzn.to/48JU6tl
I love using my dirt blaster lance so satisfying. Only thing I found patio magic good for was removing green algea off fence panels and post and block paving but does not clean them.
Hi, I never thought of trying patio magic for fences! Thanks for your comment 👍
Thanks for that, saved me £20 as am sticking with my lance.
No problem 👍 I'm glad the video has helped and, more importantly, saved you money!
Very useful
Thanks for your comment 👍
Best to quickly power wash the worse off before using patio magic as it takes weeks to really do its deep cleaning work which lasts for months. Also it’s better to apply patio magic on an overcast day or in the evening to avoid it drying out too quickly. Or, as I do, lay a tarpaulin over the treated area which helps prevent it drying out too quickly and also protects from wandering pets and other wildlife from coming into contact. Win Win.
I did consider that after the test. If I had cleaned the patio first to remove the worst of the dirt and then apply the patio magic, the results might have been different!
I have a porcelain Patio and i use the jet wash patio head. But I also use a brush with a few cheap sponges attached that pick up a lot of the grime first. The patio head then cleans the area with a jet head washing away the lifted dirt. Don’t jet was the grout!! No need for any chemicals
Porcelain tiles are brilliant and would be my choice for a patio. Thanks for your comment 👍
Great vid. Informative without any irritating music bells or whistles. Good stuff. I'm thinking of gettina Karcher jet washer but honstly a bit puzzlewd about the different models. Obviously the K4 is a more powerful piece of kit but woyuld you say I need that or would the K2 do the job? Since you've owned your gear for a while can you say whether you've ever wished you had a larger model?
Hi, thanks for your comment, I'm glad you liked you liked the video. In all honesty, I have never thought I needed a bigger or more powerful model. My K2 is more than enough for me, and I have mine for 8 years, and not once have I had an issue! This is the latest version of mine with all the attachments!
I've been using Patio Magic for 15 years and my patio is spotless. The secret is PATIENCE. When used as a cleaner for the first time, you have to wait for a couple of months for it to work properly. I use it twice a year, once in early Spring and once in Autumn, applied with a watering can, 1:4. This way your patio will say LIKE NEW all year round, I guarantee it! And it doesn't roughen-up the patio slabs like a pressure washer does.
Hi, thanks for your comment. I wasn't impressed with the patio magic, but maybe just waiting a few days was a bit optimistic 🤔.
and 2 months later do you seriously think anything remains of the chemical after it has been exposed to weather and UV for that long? Answer: no. (sub GCSE standard chemistry lesson on dilution )
I agree. There's another video on TH-cam showing Patio Magic results after 4, then 19, then 40 days, and you can clearly see that it's a product that gives a long term cumulative effect. Patience is all that's required, then once you're got over the first season, future seasons will just be a maintenance job as all the hard cleaning will have been done in the first year.
@@wotviewer It doesn't contain any chemicals. That's why it takes longer to work. Engage brain before acting arrogant.
@helenaville5939 My patio right now is still not as clean as using the jet wash. I think it would be better to wash the patio first with a jet wash and then treat with the patio magic!
Thanks for he video
No problem, I hope you found the video helpful!
Hey! really enjoyed the video. Any idea for what types of chemicals I can use to target algae and moss? Thanks!
Hi, I am just filming a video exactly for that. I am trying something called wet and forget. amzn.to/3JNUv3R thanks for your comment!
Used a dirt-blaster in the past that resulted in replacing my patio a year or so later as it opened it to frost damage.
That's not very good!
Фреза действительно отмывает лучше всего, но вместе с этим есть большие недостатки, а именно - отрывает кусочки камня, разрушает бетонные швы, забрызгивает все вокруг, например стены. Все таки идеальным вариантом есть насадка для патио, и лучше если это не просто домашний Керхер, а профессиональный с паром.
that's actually a good comparison. In my opinion the bigger karcher attachment isn't too bad if used regularly. I bet cleaning the pation next month with 1st and second method would make the spinning yellow attachment win. Same results, and quicker!
The bigger attachment (karcher surface cleaner) is perfect for maintaining a clean patio as it contains the mess/water whilst cleaning. However, for the first clean of the patio, in my opinion, the dirt blaster lance was best.
I done mine with a wooden brush and water ... Back breaking but amazing results
At least you got a good result 👍
The problem, with using a pressure washer is that over time the surface of the slab is damaged which
produces minute holes and places for the algae to collect. Long term it is much better to use Patio Magic to keep the surface of the slabs undamaged. Patio Magic is not an immediate fix but does work given some time to do it's work! I know as I have been using it for years.
Well, since i did the video, that slab is still by far the worst out of the three. Maybe it would be better if the slab was cleaner to start with!
Patio Magic is primarily an algaecide (Benzalkonium Chloride ) so you'd expect it to be good on patios with a lot of green (algae) on them. To expect it to shift mud and dirt (which are particles of solid material) without some form of mechanical action is perhaps optimistic.
Jet wash cleans no doubt but it also takes the surface off where as patio magic no only cleans kills algae it also kills weeds.
Thanks
Thank you so much for you Super Thanks! I really appreciate it 😁
For deep engrained black spots my Karcher pressure direct blaster lance couldnt remove the black sports. Patio magic was a waste of money. Used 15% Sodium Hypochlorite, diluted 3 to 2 parts of water. Worked like 'magic' for 45 sq mtr patio over two years ago. Last year and this Easter only needed to use Karcher T150 patio cleaner which is fast.
That's amazing. Thanks for your comment!
Where to Buy sodium hydrochlorite
I don't know, sorry
I spray Dettol mould (green bottle) remover on mine in Spring and only need do it once.
Oh, I've not heard of that before. Thanks for your comment 👍
Wet and forget is very good also , keeps working for months after application
Ive never heard of that, where can you get that from?
I had some Indian stone flags that went black and even the jet washer wouldn't shift it. A spray with wet and forget then another jet wash quite some time later and they were good as new. I bought it direct from their website. Not cheap though.
Cheers for that, will try that at my Mums house. Thanks for your comment 👍
Costco@@FixitwithFowler
I just purchased one. Doesn’t the round patio head come with a rubber attachment to fit underneath?? In the manual it shows there should be one ?
Hi, mine doesn't have any rubber underneath it, but then again, it might depend on the model!
Useful video thank you. Can you do a companion video - 'how to re-grout your patio'?
To be fair, my patio is knackered and needs replacing! Hopefully, we plan an extension so a new patio will go in at some stage, but for not for now. There are loads of great alternatives to sand and cement for re pointing patios that save loads of time and specialist skills.
@FixitwithFowler hi my water connects to karcher no problem but can't put the lead in on front as keeps comming off when I turn it on am I missing something on the connecter where you screw in pleas
Oh, I don't think so. Is it a new pressure washer?
Surely the best one is the Karcher patio cleaner head, less water than lance and no horrid chemicals
The results speak for themselves!
well put together video mate
Thanks, I'm glad you liked the video!
Turbo nozzle top piece of equipment
Yeah I agree, brilliant for jobs like this
The instructions on the reverse of the container make it clear that it kills green mould and algae within typically 2-4 days,
and helps to gently clean the treated surfaces in the following WEEKS and MONTHS. That's why I said that patience is the key word here. The point is that it's not designed to be a general purpose cleaner. The cleaning effect is like a secondary benefit. Once the patio is clean (typically after a couple of months), applying the product twice a year keeps it that way. When I first tried it all those years ago, I tested it against my neighbours pressure washer. We did a side-by-side test of 1 square metre each, and after a couple of months the two squares were absolutely identical. Also, in the case of driveway pavers, it doesn't disturb the sand between the pavers, whereas pressure washing requires the driveway to be re-sanded every time.
I think if i was using it again, i would clean the worst of the dirt from the patio and then apply the Patio Magic.
If you use the lance next to walls it will spatter dirt up the walls causing a secondary job.
That's true. One job always leads to another. Thanks for your comment on my video!
Just how much water will a jet wash use? Obviously depends on size of area but it seems like quite a lot.
I would say every time you operate the jetwash, it would be the same as having the cold water tap on full. That can be between 5 and 20 litres a minute!
I just wanna know if the patio t150 can get a brush attached coz the plastic bucket alone is just shit
No, unfortunately, not that I know of. That's why I prefer the dirt blaster lance!
Sorry if missed but does this also apply to wooden decking ? Ive never found anything that works without hard graft 😂
I'm not sure, I've never tried to clean wooden decking! Sorry
@@FixitwithFowler no worries. Thanks for responding
Thanks, how do you remove each attachment please? I can’t get it back off the gun ? ❤
You have to push them towards each other and twist. Hope that helps 😁
@@FixitwithFowler thank you !! Will try that ☺️
I can't remember which way to turn them!
Great video. I have the K2 and have always used the other nozzle. Why didn’t you use that one in your test also?
Well, that's what the dirt blaster is for, so that's why I used that one!
@@FixitwithFowler Sorry to ask, but what is the primary function of the other nozzle? I always thought that was the one to use on my drive and patio. 😳
The dirt blaster lance (the one with a fixed conical shaped head) has a ball bearing in and that is specifically designed for shifting stubborn dirt/stains off hard surfaces like brick, stone, paving and can even remove paint. The adjustable lance can be used for various tasks as its adjustable!
@@FixitwithFowler Appreciate the reply. I’m gonna be doing my patio in the next few days. I’ll try the dirt blaster this time. 👍
No problem, good luck!
3:00 I find the problen with the lance is that it disturbs the sand base underneath and make the slabs come loose
Yes, it's no good for block paving, but this patio has been pointed in between the slabs, so there is no chance of any disturbance to the sub base.
That lance will blow out the grouting too
@@FixitwithFowler
@TheOriginalMrBrown my patio is pointed with mortar not grout so it doesn't affect it. Thanks for your comment 👍
Just use a spray bottle half water and half bleach spray on leave for 10 minutes and brush off and hose down
@stevebaker8313 thanks for your reply
Do 5hey do a long handle for the cleaner
You can get something like this amzn.to/3ThGbGf that is a genuine part
To be fair to the biocide, I don't think it's supposed to actually clean the patio slabs. It is to kill moss and algae and to keep moss and algae at bay for long time. So, for best results I would suggest:
1. Use the high pressure nozzle to do a first clean and really get the slabs back to near new condition
2. After you have cleaned the slabs, if this area is prone to moss and algae (maybe it's in a low sun part of your property), then use a watering can to cover the area with the biocide in the correct dosage and with eye and breathing protection! The biocide will stop build-up of moss etc. for a number of months to perhaps a couple of years as it stays in and around the slabs
3. Use the patio cleaner head to give the slabs a clean before each re-application of the biocide (maybe once every year or two). By doing this yearly or so you will stop the build up of other dirt so that the slabs don't get as dirty as they are at the beginning of the video.
Thanks for your comment, I totally agree, but at the time of filming, I didn't know about cleaning the slabs first!
@@FixitwithFowler Yeah, fair! I just used my K3 to get rid of a ton of green moss off my slabs which have only been down 6 months! I'm going to put a biocide on them now and hopefully I don't live to regret my words! 🤣
I think that's the way forward
great video, very clear comparison
Thanks for your comment, and I'm glad you liked the video 👍
Would it work to power wash and then spray over with the Patio Magic?
Yeah, I think that would be the best way really! Thanks for your comment
Very well presented and very informative video, thank you for posting. Do you use a sealer on the patio once they are cleaned, if so, does that help them stay cleaner longer or easier to clean next time round?
Hi, these slabs are old concrete coloured slabs, so I don't bother. However, if you have natural stone, then you should use a sealer to preserve the slabs.
@@FixitwithFowler Thank you for that, mine are grey concrete slabs.
No, I don't think you will benefit from adding any sealer!
What is the pressure in terms of bar?
Hi, i think it's up to 110 bar. Not bad for a small machine
do you need to seal it after blasting it with the karcher?
Not these, they are only old concrete slabs.
In my experience either method with the Karcher damages the mortar between slabs - after 2 or 3 uses we had to have our patio re-mortared. If using the Karcher you need to use the nozzle and aim carefully not to hit mortar.
Thanks for your comment 👍
Patio magic continues to work. It is by far the best way to clean, but it does take time.
Yeah, so people have said. If I had of known at the time I would of cleaned the patio first
T150 ATTACHMENT MIGHT BE BETTER ON PATHS MAYBE
Yeah, it's a good attachment, but i think karcher has an improved model now. Thanks for your comment 👍
Whenever I see someone using a pressure washer they just seem to spread the dirt all over the place usually onto their neighbours property and then they leave all the mud in the gutter and on the pavement instead of shoveling it up
Lol, you will be pleased to know this is my patio in my back garden, so there is no chance of that! You're right they do tend to spread the di, t but after a rin, e the results are normally good! I'm not a fan of using chemicals, but I thought a comparison would be good between the patio magic and the pressure washer.
I spray on wet and forget for over a decade and mine looks like new.
That's good to know. Where do you get it from?
@@FixitwithFowler Costco is cheapest when they have a deal on but Amazon have it. Spray it on, it takes quite a few weeks to work, but then it'll look like new. Never power wash. Needs to be put on every six months to a year. Also use it on my composite decking.
@wakeywarrior brilliant, thanks for your response 👍
The only advantage of the rotary cleaner is its good for block paving as it doesn’t fire a load of crap about like the lances do.
I agree, it has its uses.
You should never use a pressure washer on block paving it blows all the sand out.
@mikemorley2797 Yeah, it does, but what if you resend after?
@@FixitwithFowler I always re-sand afterwards once it’s dry. Been cleaning and re-sanding it for years and it has not sunk and that’s with two cars parked on it.
@dazdaz105 that's good to know, thanks for your comment 👍
Not all slabs and grout will take a power washer without damage.
That's true! Thanks for your comment 👍
Patio Magic is patio miserable! Stick with a K2,simple, effective and good fun watching instant results.
My thoughts exactly, I'm glad you liked the video 👍
You should power wash the slab you treated,maybe the other slabs will grow algae or moss and the treated one won't 🤔
Yeah, thats a good idea!
20 quid for 25ltr drum of 15% hypo from a farmers co op store. Better than anything else, just don't spray it with decent clothes on as it will bleach everything.
Oh I've never heard of that, thanks for your comment 👍
My Karcher dropped to bits on me .Crap
Must of been a duff one, I've had mine for about 8 years!
Do Estes is better than patio magic and cheaper
Thanks for the tip 👍
Pool cleaner sodium hypochlorite wear a mask and glasses use it neat spray it on no jet wash needed just use s garden hoze
Good tip, thank you 👍
Good video but change ur camera man
I have that video is over a year old!
The only magic happening with patio magic is that it makes money disappear from your pocket.
Lol, that was my opinion
I scuba my patio with washing up liquid and hot water with a stiff brush and then jet wash mine come up lovely
Oh thanks fot the tip
Hi Used Patio Magic Totally useless
That was my opinion as well although some people are saying otherwise 🤷
You should not be using high jet on concrete paving slabs, you will ruin them
Why will it ruin them? I've been doing this for 8 years on this patio every spring and the patio always looks brand new after it's cleaned!
@FixitwithFowler it takes off the top layer exposing the substructure to premature wear and tear along with damging pollutants. Once you start doing this you will find you need to do it more and more frequently. Concrete slabs are the one of the easiest to damage using high pressure washers. If you don't believe me of want more info google it
That maybe the case but mine have survived 8 years being pressure washed and these slabs are over 20 years old!
@FixitwithFowler had they been pressure washed prior to you doing it? If that is the case then they were probably already damaged. If you run your hand over the top and they are rough or pitted then there's nothing you can rectify. But generally speaking it shouldn't be done. Different types of slabs are more able to take it.
I don't know. They are old and to be honest they look great. They will be coming out next year when we extend!
Patio Magic states it doesn't clean patios , it just kills algae...your patio will still be as dirty as it always was, just not so green 😂
I realise that now but it is sold as patio cleaner!
@FixitwithFowler ...Great video...found out today my karcher doesn't turn on...oh well!! 🤦😞
@glastonbury4304 that's typical! They were on offer on amazon via my link but not sure if they still are!
It's cheaper to buy generic sodium hypochlorite and use it after pressure washing
Thanks for the tip!
Toxic waste man from Robocop
Not sure where i would get that from????
Don't use any of the methods shown here. Pressure washing is slow messy and tedious. Patio Magic is over priced and pretty ineffective or at best very slow. What you should be using is Deosan Red Label Hypochlorite. It comes in 20 l cans and can be diluted with water 2:1 or ever 3:1. Just water it on (or spray) and just walk away. You will be amazed. Even better it's dirt cheap. Only downside is it smells of bleach but this goes away after a couple of day. It also acts as a weak killer. ..Also this method is very quick. water it on and 20 mins later you have a spotless patio. If you want to buy some, find an agricultural supplies outfit, of possible a swimming pool maintenance supplier..
Is it safe for animals, and will it kill plants or grass?
It smells of bleach because it is bleach! The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) considers that it is "Dangerous". In particular, according to the harmonised classification and labelling (ATP13) approved by the European Union, this substance causes severe skin burns and eye damage, is very toxic to aquatic life, is very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects and causes serious eye damage.
@@FixitwithFowler No. The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) considers that it is "Dangerous". In particular, according to the harmonised classification and labelling (ATP13) approved by the European Union, this substance causes severe skin burns and eye damage, is very toxic to aquatic life, is very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects and causes serious eye damage.
@@FixitwithFowler No - not safe for animals & yes - kills plants and grass.
@@peterjohnson1739 no good for me then!
Terrible camera work at the most important part of the video. Just a couple of seconds at the end showing the winner. No comparison shot showing the three so that we can compare. Almost a waste of time watching.
Lol, i will inform my other half of her "terrible camera work". Look at 7.23 on the video for the results 😆