Ryobi Patio Cleaner with Wire Brush // Is it worth getting? // RY18PCA-0

[@fubar12345]

Depending on the gap in the patio, I find waiting until after some rain, then pulling the grass by hand tends to get the whole root out. Only works if the gap isn't too tight. It's hard work, but it's so effective it doesn't need doing very often.

[@SpectrumGeeks]

Cheers for the tip.

[@lindalouiseclarke7196]

Impressed with the tool BUT I have done driveway and patio ONCE and now need a new wheel. ÑOT impressed if have to buy new wheel every time we do it at £15 a time

[@SpectrumGeeks]

Thanks for sharing, I am still on the original wheel with no issues so far. Maybe for your use case the different material wheel would work better?

[@lindalouiseclarke7196]

@@SpectrumGeeks I am using correct wheel (steel) other one (nylon) is for tiles and mine are brjcks

[@user-ko8ko1fb7e]

Thanks for this, basically the roots are left to grow back, doesnt seem worth the bother and also maks the slabs. Its backbreaking work when you have a big driveway, but probably more effective and longer lasting to do by hand unfortunately.

[@SpectrumGeeks]

Thanks for the info!

[@Dettol68]

Very helpful, and appreciated

[@SpectrumGeeks]

You're welcome!

[@jcutler1018]

A year on and I wanted to change the wire brush. I couldn’t get the bush off (it’s a very tiny hex nut. The locking nut broke while trying to force it. Found a few online tales of the same problem. Waiting for the arrival of the manual tools on long poles. Rare Ryobi fail

[@SpectrumGeeks]

Thats not good, touch wood not had an issue with mine so far.

[@CMDRSloma]

Butane torch is much better at this, especially on weekly basis. Take a quick look and torch small weeds quickly and effectively. I went in the past with the wire brush but it's a waste of time.

[@SpectrumGeeks]

Cheers for the tip.

[@arvindtaylor6871]

Instead of putting sand, Sika sand will be better as it won’t let weeds grow again.

[@SpectrumGeeks]

Thats a great tip, thanks for sharing.

[@macbitz]

I was considering one of these for tackling weeds on a crazy paving patio, so your video has been really useful. Looking at the cost of the tool + battery it looks like you need to budget around £200. The big drawback for me is the marks you found it left on the paving which I guess is a consequence of any form of abrasive weed removal. Think I may stick to weedkiller and elbow grease for the time being 😄

[@SpectrumGeeks]

I think the Nylon brush is better on the softer paving slabs, but once weathered was back to normal.

[@libbykemp962]

I get dandelions between bricks etc. and unable to get them out with the root, so not sure this would and dandelions just come back.

[@SpectrumGeeks]

This probably wont help you get to the root if its deep, only the top removal process. Probably best to put down some salt crystals or week killer to kill at the root after removal.

[@barbarybar]

Rule 1. Don't have block paving.

[@SpectrumGeeks]

Ha ha, that is a pretty good rule :)

[@MusicWorld-zy6dl]

You need to get some block paving so that you can use the Ryobi patio cleaner...

[@barrytipton1179]

Before I power wash I always use roundup well glysulpate much cheaper shame they banned sodium chlorate I have a ryobi thingy yet to use

[@SpectrumGeeks]

Thanks for the tip.

[@westleg91]

For a bigger area and more block paving I think. You coulda picked them out in two mins.

[@SpectrumGeeks]

For the patio certainly, but on the block paved drive this is faster than using a manual brush.

[@themarshun]

Nice video. Seems to me that its not suited to block paving. I shall stick to power washer.

[@SpectrumGeeks]

It is better on block paving than a hand brush, but pressure washer is easiest, but creates a lot of mess.

[@marko_v]

Thank you for the video. It looks like the cleaner either scratched away the coloring on your patio slabs. Or were they just dirty, and that's how they look when cleaned? Just want to make sure this device does not damage surfaces.

[@marko_v]

I just found out they make nylon brush as well as the wire brush. I guess it would make sense to install the nylon brush when in doubt. Thanks.

[@SpectrumGeeks]

No damage to the slabs, like you say they just got some more intense "cleaning". As mentioned in the video, a nylon brush is also available.

[@MARKCARRI]

Great video. How long did it take on the block paving? Does it feel time consuming or time saving? Thanks..

[@SpectrumGeeks]

I can't recall exactly how long it took, but certainly alot fast than doing it with the wire brush / broom I normally used.

[@richardefriend]

Does this work better than a top quality string trimmer of these crack weeds?

[@SpectrumGeeks]

Not better, just different really. I think the strimmer may be better if the crack size support its, but this is easier to use.

[@sarz747]

pressure washing uses a LOT of water is you have a large patio or driveway to clean

[@SpectrumGeeks]

I am fortunate my pressure washer sucks the water from our water butts.

[@shaunrobinson3330]

Works alright until it’s time to change the wire brush. Took the guard off but it’s impossible to get the old brush off as the nut is threaded already. Basically I’ve got the use of one brush and now it’s useless

[@SpectrumGeeks]

Thats interesting, thanks for sharing. Not had a need to change the brush yet, but should be easily interchangeable.

[@shaunrobinson3330]

Finally managed to get it off using locking pliers WD-40 and plenty of swearing. Ridiculous having to go through all that just to replace one part

[@Eastlomond]

@@shaunrobinson3330I can’t get my wire brush off either as I need to replace it. I tried getting help from Ryobi’s own website and they posted a link costing money to continue to get help. Consequently I stopped looking.

[@sketchysticks1860]

Get a roofing torch. just don’t burn your house down.

[@SpectrumGeeks]

:)

[@Andrew.-.-]

Think it looks a bit useless . Think a manual wire brush looks better. Your patio looked damaged and we didn’t see drive

[@mark_just_mark]

Is it any better than simply using a normal strimmer or jet-washing the driveway every year? It looks like it could be very laborious on block paving and won't really remove the roots, I think you are right about using weed killer, maybe a week beforehand...

[@SpectrumGeeks]

I think on block paving if you do the mega jetwash and keep on top of it with this it could be helpful, its deffo more useable than a strimmer on these sorts of weeds. I think its best though on patios and pathways. Jetwashing is effective like you say, but does create alot of mess, and is more about cleaning the slabs / bricks vs this to deweed inbetween.

[@sarz747]

If fitted with the nylon brush, how useful would this cleaner be for detergent cleaning of grout between tiles inside the house ?

[@SpectrumGeeks]

I would worry about it maybe being abit to aggressive on internal tiles.

[@BoraHorzaGobuchul]

​@@SpectrumGeekseven with the nylon brush? Unlikely

[@johnmitchell3719]

Looks like it scratched the slabs

[@SpectrumGeeks]

Its not scratching per se (the nylon brush would be better here), after abit of weathering it looked normal again.

[@uschihope7753]

Just put salt down in the cracks, add a little water after, then weeds die off in a few days. Don't use weedkiller!

[@SpectrumGeeks]

Thanks for the tip.

[@Anita-1976]

Kitchen salt?

[@vb6941]

It's not getting the roots out weeds be back in a few days

[@SpectrumGeeks]

Ideally you would put weed killer down, but I didn't bother for the sake of the video.

[@user-hg1xg7lj8o]

Battery life terrible with the 2amp 20 mins max

[@SpectrumGeeks]

Cheers for sharing

[@janetshaw9975]

How long does the wire brush last

[@SpectrumGeeks]

I can't provide an answer on that, as it will depend how often you use it and how harsh the working conditions are. All I can say is mine still look as new, and no sign I will need to replace them soon.

[@erniethecat198]

How long do the wire brushes last?

[@SpectrumGeeks]

Hard to say really, mine still look like new still.

[@davidleathem3286]

The wire wheel is too thick it needs to b the same size as the gap this would not work on my block paving so back to the drawing board it’s obvious the designer ha# never used it on block paving if he had the wire wheel would b thinner

[@SpectrumGeeks]

Would certainly be good if they offered different options.

[@barrytipton1179]

Need specific gum removal chemicals

[@SpectrumGeeks]

Thanks for the tip.

[@MikeDiCiero]

that wire wheel brush is damaging your pavers

[@SpectrumGeeks]

It took off a top layer of the paver, but after a wash down they all looked normal again.

[@williammccoy7127]

No it is not worth the money, i bought one, the brushes are running in closed bearing, they should last but dont they get stocked,then the bearings start turning in the plastic sheets melting it . Render it to the garbage. That was my experience with it ,maybe others are more lucky.

[@SpectrumGeeks]

Guess I am lucky, mine is still working wel.

[@dougprentice1363]

Bat tree

[@SpectrumGeeks]

They like to hang upside down in the branches.

[@auzworld]

just use rock salt .. done !!

[@SpectrumGeeks]

Thanks for the alternative solution :)