Yahoo News Simple household item removes moss from your patio
Moss is a common headache for gardeners, often encroaching on patios, lawns, and fences. While the go-to solution might be a pressure washer, incorrect use can wreak havoc on patio surfaces.
For an economical and gentler moss removal method from patios, Rafi Friedman, CEO at Coastal Luxury Outdoors, and Delah Gomasi, managing director at MaidForYou, suggest the use of white vinegar. Delah said: "The good thing about removing moss from pavers and outdoor areas is the best way to remove it is eco-friendly.
"It's really as simple as spraying a mixture of 65% water and 35% vinegar on the areas you want to have the moss removed, waiting a few days until the moss browns and then using a hard bristled brush to remove the moss from your patio, deck or garden pavers."
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Rafi recommends a preliminary cleanup of the patio area before making the vinegar solution, reports the Express. This involves moving any furniture, barbecues, plant pots, and other items, followed by a thorough sweep with a push broom.
Rafi suggests a different proportion for the vinegar mix, they said: "Put a one-to-one mixture of white vinegar and plain water into a spray bottle and thoroughly soak any mossy areas of your patio. Do your best to avoid spraying any other plants or your lawn, since this mixture will damage the foliage. Let that mixture sit for 10 to 30 minutes."
After the waiting period, a bristle brush and additional water should be used to scrub off the moss. Rinse the entire patio with a garden hose, and let it dry before putting anything back on it.
If the moss is in between the pavers, Delah noted that you won't want to pressure it under any circumstance as this can remove sand and dirt that holds the pavers together.
For those who must pressure wash the moss in between their pavers, then they'll need to have some sand ready to fill the gaps where the moss is removed from. This will allow households to clean the moss without damaging the foundation of the pavers.
