Weeds can be a nuisance in any garden where there is soil. They compete with desirable plants for nutrients and water, and can quickly take over an area if left unchecked....For More CONTINUE THE FULL READING▶▶
While there are many weed control methods available, some gardeners have turned to the help of household items to get rid of them after one woman asked for some advice on how to “kill weeds off”.
Taking to the Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips Facebook page, Dawn Patch asked: “What’s the cheapest thing that actually works to kill weeds off?”
The post received over 124 suggestions and over 80 likes. scouring the comments, one gardener suggested a common cleaning item that they found keeps weeds away for good – and that’s bleach.
Annabel May said: “Tried everything! Vinegar on its own, vinegar with salt and washing up liquid, salt on its own, weed killer, boiling water, the list goes on.
“All kept coming back within a week and spent all summer trying to keep them at bay. Bleach and water was the only thing that killed them and kept them at bay.
“Don’t use around plants though. I was all for trying not to hurt insects but it was ridiculous how much time and money I spent and didn’t last long enough. I just used it around my patio.”
Bleach is a common household cleaning product that contains sodium hypochlorite, a chemical that can kill bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
One advantage of using bleach as a weed killer is that it can be effective in killing weeds that grow in cracks or crevices in sidewalks, driveways, or patios.
Bleach can also be used to disinfect gardening tools, pots, and other items that may have come into contact with diseased plants.
Terri Morgan commented: “My brother was a gardener and he swore by chlorine. Be careful though as it will kill anything in it’s path.”
Michelle Smith said: “I just use bleach, the cheap stuff, and it works so well.”
Gardeners have been using bleach to kill weeds because it’s readily available and relatively inexpensive. However, there are several disadvantages to using bleach as a weed killer.
For one, bleach is not selective and can kill any plant it comes into contact with, including desirable ones.
Additionally, bleach can be harmful to the environment and can leach into the soil, potentially contaminating groundwater. Finally, bleach can be hazardous to handle, and precautions need to be taken to ensure safe use.
Other Mrs Hinch fans suggested using another household cleaning item – laundry powder. Judith Hafnium said: “Cheap soap powder. Just sprinkle it over the weeds. Leave it and after a couple of days, they die.
“A gardener told me about it and I didn’t believe it at first but bought some Asda cheap stuff and it did the trick.”
Liz Ellis wrote: “Washing powder on a dry day, the garden will be white for a while, but does work.”
