Opinions on ryobi weed cleaner thingy

[Someone-Else]

Update:
I don't want any chemicals as most don't work too well (as wine~O pointed out, they used to be good, but not any more) and at best the weed will die but still be there. I have decided to go with Bob225's idea (Only because I am in no rush, and have a lot of time to do the job) I am going to use a wire brush with a long handle.


(I thought the Crikey Mikey video had its comments turned off so that no one can point out that bleach does the same thing and costs less)

[Someone-Else]

Final update (I hope)

I ordered a long handled brush, it works very well on weeds growing from splits/cracks in concrete.


The brush (Brick is to give perspective, the brush handle is long)

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The weeds I don't want

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What weeds?

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The only "problem" is if it's more like a crevice than a crack, this crevice will no doubt be full of soil/similar and weeds, then the brush is of little effect to the weeds, but it's much cheaper than the ryobi thingy.

[Grendel]

To get round your problem of cracks I find an old dinner knife does the trick . Thin fairly flexible blade , cut a notch in the end with an angle grinder creats a simple hook to pull out the roots.

[toolbox]

Well if it's any help I now have one on order, I have loads of brick pavers and use a wire brush on a stick type tool but it's still a long exhausting job!
I will let you know how it goes.
I have bought quite a few Ryobi tools over the years and with one exception (the jigsaw) have found them very good.
They do make a wide and sometimes bizarre range of tools, would not be surprised to see a brightly coloured 18v dildo next!
One tip if you do look at Ryobi stuff before you buy check out their on line store often cheaper than through other outlets.

https://uk.ryobitools.eu/garden-tools/g ... 18pca-120/

[toolbox]

Tool came today, got to say I am impressed.
I tried it on a small patch, only took a few minutes to clear the weeds, of course it does not pull out the roots but certainly decimates the top growth!

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[Someone-Else]

Thanks