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 Жыл бұрын
Cheers for the tip.
@lindalouiseclarke7196 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
@@SpectrumGeeks I am using correct wheel (steel) other one (nylon) is for tiles and mine are brjcks
@user-ko8ko1fb7e4 ай бұрын
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.
@SpectrumGeeks4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the info!
@Dettol6817 күн бұрын
Very helpful, and appreciated
@SpectrumGeeks17 күн бұрын
You're welcome!
@jcutler101828 күн бұрын
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
@SpectrumGeeks27 күн бұрын
Thats not good, touch wood not had an issue with mine so far.
@CMDRSloma5 ай бұрын
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.
@SpectrumGeeks4 ай бұрын
Cheers for the tip.
@arvindtaylor687111 ай бұрын
Instead of putting sand, Sika sand will be better as it won’t let weeds grow again.
@SpectrumGeeks11 ай бұрын
Thats a great tip, thanks for sharing.
@macbitz Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
I think the Nylon brush is better on the softer paving slabs, but once weathered was back to normal.
@libbykemp962 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Rule 1. Don't have block paving.
@SpectrumGeeks Жыл бұрын
Ha ha, that is a pretty good rule :)
@MusicWorld-zy6dlАй бұрын
You need to get some block paving so that you can use the Ryobi patio cleaner...
@barrytipton1179 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip.
@westleg91 Жыл бұрын
For a bigger area and more block paving I think. You coulda picked them out in two mins.
@SpectrumGeeks Жыл бұрын
For the patio certainly, but on the block paved drive this is faster than using a manual brush.
@themarshun Жыл бұрын
Nice video. Seems to me that its not suited to block paving. I shall stick to power washer.
@SpectrumGeeks Жыл бұрын
It is better on block paving than a hand brush, but pressure washer is easiest, but creates a lot of mess.
@marko_v2 жыл бұрын
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_v2 жыл бұрын
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.
@SpectrumGeeks2 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Great video. How long did it take on the block paving? Does it feel time consuming or time saving? Thanks..
@SpectrumGeeks Жыл бұрын
I can't recall exactly how long it took, but certainly alot fast than doing it with the wire brush / broom I normally used.
@richardefriend7 ай бұрын
Does this work better than a top quality string trimmer of these crack weeds?
@SpectrumGeeks7 ай бұрын
Not better, just different really. I think the strimmer may be better if the crack size support its, but this is easier to use.
@sarz74710 ай бұрын
pressure washing uses a LOT of water is you have a large patio or driveway to clean
@SpectrumGeeks10 ай бұрын
I am fortunate my pressure washer sucks the water from our water butts.
@shaunrobinson3330 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Thats interesting, thanks for sharing. Not had a need to change the brush yet, but should be easily interchangeable.
@shaunrobinson3330 Жыл бұрын
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
@Eastlomond2 ай бұрын
@@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.
@sketchysticks18602 жыл бұрын
Get a roofing torch. just don’t burn your house down.
@SpectrumGeeks2 жыл бұрын
:)
@Andrew.-.-3 ай бұрын
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_mark2 жыл бұрын
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...
@SpectrumGeeks2 жыл бұрын
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.
@sarz74710 ай бұрын
If fitted with the nylon brush, how useful would this cleaner be for detergent cleaning of grout between tiles inside the house ?
@SpectrumGeeks10 ай бұрын
I would worry about it maybe being abit to aggressive on internal tiles.
@BoraHorzaGobuchulАй бұрын
@@SpectrumGeekseven with the nylon brush? Unlikely
@johnmitchell3719 Жыл бұрын
Looks like it scratched the slabs
@SpectrumGeeks Жыл бұрын
Its not scratching per se (the nylon brush would be better here), after abit of weathering it looked normal again.
@uschihope7753 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip.
@Anita-19762 ай бұрын
Kitchen salt?
@vb694111 ай бұрын
It's not getting the roots out weeds be back in a few days
@SpectrumGeeks11 ай бұрын
Ideally you would put weed killer down, but I didn't bother for the sake of the video.
@user-hg1xg7lj8o5 ай бұрын
Battery life terrible with the 2amp 20 mins max
@SpectrumGeeks5 ай бұрын
Cheers for sharing
@janetshaw9975 Жыл бұрын
How long does the wire brush last
@SpectrumGeeks Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
How long do the wire brushes last?
@SpectrumGeeks Жыл бұрын
Hard to say really, mine still look like new still.
@davidleathem32864 ай бұрын
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
@SpectrumGeeks4 ай бұрын
Would certainly be good if they offered different options.
@barrytipton1179 Жыл бұрын
Need specific gum removal chemicals
@SpectrumGeeks Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip.
@MikeDiCiero Жыл бұрын
that wire wheel brush is damaging your pavers
@SpectrumGeeks Жыл бұрын
It took off a top layer of the paver, but after a wash down they all looked normal again.
@williammccoy7127 Жыл бұрын
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.