You'll want to work out the amount of solution that comes in the bottle and compare it with the price to see if you're getting good value. In some cases, where you needn't dilute the solution, you might need to buy more than one bottle. Solutions you need to dilute will obviously be able to cover more space than those you pour on straight. Why do I need a patio cleaner?

Table mats - Water marks, spills and dried-on food are easily wiped away with some Cif Cream and a sponge. Dishwasher/washing machine – Sure, they get your plates and clothes clean, but how often do they themselves get a clean? Give the outside of your dishwasher and washing machine a wipe down with some Cif Cream on a damp cloth. If you're eco-conscious but want to clean your patio, then this formula from Patio Magic! is biodegradable and the bottle is made from recyclable plastic. It also works wonders at cleaning mould and grime. We tested it and saw results in two weeks, as it had banished moss and most of the lichen on our patio. Green algae will disappear in just a few days. A slow burner for sure, but it definitely works. Garden furniture - If your patio set is PVC, you can clean it easily with some Cif Cream on a sponge. Then let the rain rinse it for you – or use the garden hose.Stained Mugs - Over time, the tannins in tea can turn the inside of your teapot brown. Cif Cream on a damp sponge is all you need to get it looking new again. Wall Marks – Parts of your wall not looking as spotless as they used to? It’s nothing a little Cif Cream partnered with a damp cloth and some wiping can’t remedy. Sports equipment - Cif Cream can clean anything from tennis racquets to golf balls. Just rub and rinse. Limescale - From the coffee machine to the tap joints, limescale pops up all over the house. Banish it with a few drops of Cif Cream on a sponge, followed by several good rinses. If you want a patio cleaner that will provide instant results, then this one from Jeyes is brilliant. It works to remove grime, germs algae, mildew, and general dirt, fast. It changed the look of my patio within hours, removing a layer of green stuff without even scrubbing. There's no need to scrub, but you can in problem areas. Simply just pour it on and leave it to work. After a few hours, rinse your patio with water and wait for it to dry for results you won't believe. It's best for smaller patios though as it doesn't need diluting, so you'd need to buy a lot of solution for larger patios.

Windows & PVC – Dirt loves these surfaces. To make it disappear, use a cloth or sponge coupled with some water and Cif Cream, wipe, and voila. There are lots of ways to clean a patio and the one you choose will depend on how big your outdoor space is — and how hands-on you are prepared to be. Patio cleaners have different levels of involvement, some you can pour over and leave to act (these are the easiest kind for sure). Others need to be used with a pressure washer or sometimes a scrub with a broom for the best results. Some patio cleaners are not just for stone but can also be used to clean your patio furniture, be it wood, plastic, or metal. For wood, you will want something that kills algae which is very prone to settling on damp wood. Metals will need to be treated with a non-corrosive liquid. It's handy to buy an all-in-one solution as if it needs diluting — or if you have a smaller outdoor space — you might not be able to use it all and storage of a bottle of this size might be a big no. Shower door – Water marks and limescale are your shower door’s two worst enemies, but you can make them disappear with just a bit of Cif Cream on a damp cloth and a bit of wiping.

Garden Pots – Keep your garden pots looking their charming selves with some Cif Cream, a damp cloth and a little bit of wiping.

Hobs and hotplates - Easily remove splashes, grease stains and even burnt-on food from gas and electric cookers.BBQ - When the weather’s good, you don’t want to spend ages cleaning the barbecue before using it. So just soak a small brush in Cif Cream, scrub off the grease stains and food bits, then rinse. Once the barbecue’s dry, you can put it away ready for next time. A patio cleaner can add a little oomph to your usual outdoor cleaning routine. While sweeping can remove sand and dirt, a liquid patio cleaner often contains herbicides or fungicides that will clear moss, lichen, and algae — aka all the stuff that makes your patio turn green. With Cif Cream, it became possible to remove stubborn dirt without damaging the surfaces in your home. Since then, Cif products have come in leaps and bounds. They’re now developed with brand-new naturally derived cleaning ingredients to deliver our most powerful clean yet, so surfaces all around your home are left dirt-free and keep sparkling for longer. Today, in more than 60 countries around the world, millions of people rely on Cif for that naturally derived powerful clean like no other. Restoring Beauty To Restore Well-Being Use Cif Cream to prepare your outdoor space for the return of family & friends. Keep everything safely hygienic and clean. Vases - Over time, a cloudy layer of scale builds up on flower vases. To get rid of it, fill with water, add some Cif Cream and leave for an hour or two.