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

I picked up the Ryobi Patio Cleaner to try not only on my pation, but also the block paving on my drive. So lets have a look in this video how it performs on weeds, moss, etc.

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Timecodes
0:00 - Intro
0:30 - Product Overview
2:05 - Patio Test
3:48 - Initial Thoughts
4:11 - Block Paving Test
5:21 - Is it any good?
6:00 - Smaller batteries work?
6:22 - Final thoughts

[fubar]

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.

[lindalouiseclarke]

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

[SmallRabbitMusings]

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

[richardefriend]

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

[libbykemp]

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.

[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.

[sarz]

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

[-ql]

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.

[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 😄

[barrytipton]

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

[MARKCARRI]

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

[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.

[paulineclare]

It has left marks each side of the channels. No I will not be getting one of these but thank you for the demo.

[westleg]

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

[sarz]

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

[arvindtaylor]

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

[themarshun]

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

[shaunrobinson]

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

[vb]

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

[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...