Woman's 3-ingredient homemade weed killer spray stops them coming back for good

Get rid of weeds on your patio using three readily available household items
Dog lying down next to where the gardener is weeding the patio. -Credit:Getty


As the sun begins to shine and gardeners begin spruce up outdoor spaces, they're bound to encounter the inevitable nuisance of weeds, particularly those persistent ones that emerge between patio stones. However, there's a brilliant garden hack making the rounds that could save your back and your patio from these unwelcome visitors. A simple homemade concoction, made with just three common household items, has been shared in the Mrs Hinch Gardening Tips Facebook group, offering a solution to your weed woes.

The conversation started when a member of the group posted their frustration: "I have numerous weeds coming through my block paving. I'm fed up of weeding them all to be just as bad the next week. Any ideas please?"

The query sparked an avalanche of suggestions, but one particular mixture stood outa powerful combination of white vinegar, dish soap, and salt. One group member endorsed this blend, saying: "I use white vinegar, washing-up liquid and salt. It works fab; I swear by it."

Echoing the sentiment, another added: "Salt, vinegar, water, and washing-up liquid mixed and sprayed on the area."

Meanwhile, a savvy gardener on Reddit disclosed a key tip for preventing weed growth through block paving, noting that replacing silicone sand is essential, reports the Mirror US.

"I only use distilled white vinegar, table salt, and washing-up liquid mixed water to eradicate these problem weeds naturally. But once they are gone, brush in silicone sand right up to the level of the block paving; this stops wind-born weed seeds from entering to soil level through the blocks. You can get silicone sand from a good builders merchant."

This tip mirrors the clever trick shared by gardening aficionado Wendy Graham, the mind behind the eco-centric blog Moral Fibres. Wendy advocates for a potent concoction consisting of one litre of white vinegar, three hefty spoonfuls of salt, and three teaspoons of washing-up liquid.

Directly apply this mixture onto the pesky plants to eliminate them and deter future growth. The ingredients for this effective elixir are readily available and remarkably cheap.