I’m a cleaning expert – my 69p hack will banish moss from your patio in 10 minutes, with no pressure washing
A CLEANING expert has shared a 69p hack to banish moss from your patio in just 10 minutes.
The ingredients are all natural, and there is no pressure washing involved.
Moss can be an absolute nightmare for homeowners, as it takes over lawns, patios and fences.
A common method of cleaning it off is to use a pressure washer, however, this can cause damage to the patio, if not used correctly.
Delah Gomasi, managing director at cleaning company MaidForYou said that using white vinegar, is a great alternative.
She told The Express: “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 percent water and 35 percent vinegar on the areas you want to have the moss removed”.
After you have applied the moss, wait a few days for it to go brown and then remove it using a hard bristled brush.
When the moss has been removed, spray down your patio with a garden house to make sure any excess moss has been removed.
Then, let it dry off before putting anything back on it.
If moss is in between the paving stones, Delah said you should not use a pressure washer under any circumstances.
She said that this is because the device can remove sand and dirt that holds the paving stones together.
The cleaning expert added that if you have to use a pressure washer, it is recommended to have some sand at the ready to fill in the gaps where the moss is removed from.
Rafi Friedman, CEO at Coastal Luxury Outdoors, also recommended this method, but added that it is important to clear your patio of furniture, plants and BBQs before spraying the moss.
He suggested a slightly different mixture: “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.“
Rafi advised avoiding spraying other plants, as the mixture will damage the leaves.
White vinegar is super cheap, and can be picked up from most supermarkets for as little as 69p.
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July gardening jobs
The Sun's Gardening Editor Veronica Lorraine, has shared the tasks you need to tackle this July in your garden.
1. Prune Wisteria
You should only prune back Wisteria twice a year – and July – or mid summer – is one of those times. After flowering cut back long side shoots to around seven buds.five or six leaves.
2. Pinch out tomatoes
Your tomatoes should be really picking up – so pinch out all the side shoots without flowers – and remove all the leaves that are shading the tomatoes – this will give them maximum light and energy.
3. Keep weeding
Hand weeding and hoeing the surface of the soil will keep your weeds under check.
4. Feed Dahlias
To keep Dahlias flowering until Autumn, you must keep feeding them weekly with a liquid fertliser high in potassium – which encourages blooms.
5. Keep deadheading plants
Keep up with deadheading your bedding plants and perennials – so they keep coming back for the season. With roses make sure you’re deadheading back to a set of five leaves, giving you the best chance of them flowering again.
6. Check on your pond
If you’re lucky enough to have a pond – make sure it’s clear of algae, which can really bloom when the sun beats down.
7. Feed your lawn
Whether that’s with a liquid feed or granules. If you’ve chosen granules try to get them down before the rain comes, so they soak into the soil.
8. Tend to strawberry plants
Cut the leaves off strawberry plants after you’ve picked them – leaving the crown untouched – which should help with next years fruit.
9. Sow extra seeds
July weather is a great time to sow seeds as the warm soil and sunshine is great for germination. Try carrots, winter broccoli and other brassicas.
10. Move young plants into soil
Get any young plants you’ve got left in the greenhouse – like courgettes – into the soil.