A PROPERTY expert has revealed a 79p trick to removing oil stains from your driveway.
Oil stains can be some of the most difficult to remove and can end up being unsightly if not treated properly.
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However, whether they’re caused by a car leak or an accidental spill during a DIY project, there’s an all-natural way to get rid of them.
Traditional cleaning methods for this type of stain generally involve the use of commercial cleaning products, which are full of chemicals that can end up causing health risks to those who come into contact with them.
They can also cause damage to your driveway, leading to a more unsightly appearance.
So real estate expert Gregory Smith revealed that the best thing to use on your driveway is white vinegar.
He said, “White vinegar does wonders for cleaning your driveway.”
Vinegar contains acetic acid, which can effectively break down and remove stains.
Be sure to only use white vinegar, as other types of vinegar may contain additional ingredients that can make stains even worse.
Sharing his four-step method for removing oil stains from the garage, Gregory suggested mixing a solution of one part white vinegar and one part water in a bucket.
If your driveway has particularly stubborn stains, you may need to use a little more vinegar.
Then pour the solution over the entire driveway.
You may need to use more than one bucket if your driveway is very large.
Leave the solution in the driveway for about 30 minutes while it works its magic.
Then, use a few buckets of clean water to rinse the vinegar off the sidewalk.
Be sure to direct the water to a drainage point so as not to cause flooding.
May gardening work
The Sun’s gardening editor Veronica Lorraine shared the tasks you need to get done in May.
GARDEN growth can go from zero to ninety in May, depending on the weather. The last frosts in the UK usually occur at the beginning of the month, so suddenly there is so much more to do and grow.
Plant dahlia tubers
It’s a joy to finally plant your dahlia tubers. Keep in mind how big they can get—and space accordingly—anything up to two feet apart.
It’s a good idea to invest in your backing bets now rather than trying to work around them.
And be sure to include lots of well-rotted manure or decent compost to feed it, and then mulch it to keep it moist and suppress weeds. They usually start to bloom in July.
Final feeding for spring flowers
You can give any remaining tulips and daffodils a cheeky feed.
While most bulbs are no longer guaranteed to come back year after year, as long as you let them die naturally, there’s a good chance they’ve stored enough energy to come back again. Tomato feeding is fine.
Tie climbers
Your clematis, honeysuckle and rambling roses should already be well underway – try using plastic string to tie them back to the support or clip them together to ensure they don’t sprout in crazy directions.
Feed the lawn
It’s not too late to give your lawn a good nourishment.
Whether you use granulated or liquid, it can be a good boost to get you through the harshest summer months.
When mowing the grass, do not reduce the length of the cut too much and never reduce the height of the grass by more than a third.
Be creative
It’s also time to get creative when hanging baskets and pots.
Pelargoniums, which many people call geraniums, and begonias are a good, low-cost way to get beautiful flowers that return all summer long in your baskets.
And the pots can be planted with spring bulbs.
Don’t forget the greenhouse!
Give your greenhouse a good tidy and clean the glass inside and out.
Improved light will help plants grow faster indoors, and tidiness is good for the soul.
You can simply use a homemade solution of white wine vinegar and water – or even plain if you’re tired – which gives a really nice shine.
Finally, let your driveway dry naturally in the sun.
White vinegar can be used to clean a variety of surfaces in the garden and indoors, such as patios, fences, and mold-covered surfaces.
It’s also super cheap and can be purchased at B&M for just 79 cents.
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