Can You Use Ryobi's Patio Cleaner To Get Rid Of Weeds? Here's What We Know

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Keeping your patio clean and weed-free can be a bit of a chore. There are hand tools to get in the cracks between pavers, and you can try to get rid of the weeds with a natural liquid you already own, but it can still mean you are bending over or crawling around uncomfortably a lot of the time.

If you want to save your back and your knees, Ryobi's patio cleaner might be the ideal solution. Ryobi is well-known for their affordable tools to help you clean up your yard in no time, and this device is part of a range of over 300 home and garden models that all run off the same battery and charger. The Ryobi 18V One+ Outdoor Patio Cleaner has telescopic height adjustment and a secondary 'D' handle for comfort and control. The wire brush is designed to rapidly clean between bricks and pavers on patios and driveways. There's even an optional nylon brush for those who are concerned that the wire brush might cause scratching, and a shield protects the user from debris.

The Ryobi patio cleaner costs $149 with battery and charger. If you already have those, it's available as a bare tool for $119. Reviews at the company's own site are limited, but we know from buyers at Home Depot that the tool can be effective. It's not without faults though, and some think improvements could be made. Let's take a closer look.

On the plus side, Ryobi's outdoor patio cleaner gets an average of 4.2 stars, and 90 percent of owners would recommend it. Most feel it's good at removing moss and weed growth and that it is lightweight and easy to use. As you might expect, several pointed out it was a great alternative to having to get down on your hands and knees.

Comments like "Does the job!" and "Gets out all the weeds and gunk from between the brick in the patio" are common. Some would like to see height control "as it can dig in pretty deep" and if you have a large area to clean, a spare battery is recommended. Those who complained about Ryobi's patio cleaner thought the protection from flying debris was ineffective, and so eye protection was a necessity. Others were disappointed with its performance with some weeds and noticed that they would reappear after a few days.

Perennial weeds like dandelions that have deep roots can be difficult to get rid of, and you may need to use alternative methods to stop them from taking over your yard. A successful approach employed by one owner was to use a propane weed burner first, then tidy up with the Ryobi patio cleaner after.