Weed control for paver patio (non toxic)?

Question

A few years ago I had a company put in a paver patio at my house. I was assured weeds wouldn't grow in between and sure enough there are tons.

I have pets that are on the patio quite a bit and a young grandson that visits, a pregnant daughter in law and a well. I don't want anything toxic. I also need to find something that is not hazardous to the paver blocks.

Anyone have a solution? Some of these weeds are impossible to get out. The torches are out of the question because I heard they can leave a burn/black mark. Outdoor carpets would be fruitless in that my patio is pretty large and I'd have to buy quite a few.

Looking for an herbal solution or something nontoxic...Any ideas, aside from manually pulling them out which would take all day and wouldn't be that successful, are appreciated.

Thanks!

Answer 1

The boiling water suggestion is a good one.

You can take that one step further by using a steam gun. The sort that are sold for cleaning in small spaces and places with narrow nozzles.

They're often sold with steam-mops as a bathroom & kitchen cleaner/steriliser.

Answer 2

White vinegar or boiling water

Answer 3

momica has good  solution,,but just mixing ice cream salt and hot  water  will do the trick also,,pour it o n the weeds  more than  1 time,,,also pour it on ,,in the morning,,so  heat  from  the sun can   make it work faster

Answer 4

I would suggest pouring boiling water over them after you get done with a meal, such as noodles and boiled eggs. This route would best the best way and wouldn't cost you a dime. Vinegar and lemon juice with salt works also, but the liquid can seep to your sod and kill it.

Answer 5

Ingredients

4 cups white vinegar

1/4 cup salt

2 teaspoons dish detergent

Directions

1Mix ingredients together and spray on the weeds- Ho Ho goodbye weeds.