Block paving stands out as one of the most impressive upgrades for your home, providing an attractive driveway that won't crack like tarmac or need constant topping up like gravel driveways.

The only downside, apart from the initial cost, involves upkeep.

Keeping block paving pristine and preventing weeds, algae, moss and mould from taking hold can become a continuous and expensive battle during both summer and winter periods.

Yet, block paving experts reveal there's a way to clean your paving cheaply and easily without needing any specialised chemicals or expensive products - just by using regular household washing powder.

Usually kept for laundry tasks, washing powder can seemingly tackle anything growing on block paving that shouldn't be there, reports the Mirror .

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