Killing moss and algae on patio or roof

Discussion in 'General Gardening Discussion' started by mosskillers, Mar 14, 2006.

  1. rossco

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    Rock salt disolved in warm water, chucked over the area, leave to dry, sweep off.No good for roofs unless you are 40' tall
    Jeyes fluid, use as instructions on bottle.
    have used the bleach method, which works too
     
  2. rossco

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    Dont have your problem nixonf23, just paint preservative every 5 years, except on the Oast House Spire that is..
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  3. UsedtobeDendy

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    Just replied on the other thread - Hmmm... :rolleyes:
     
  5. mayflower

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    we use co**** salt and leave it for the damp rain
    to wash it in drive looks a b....er for a couple of days but it works.for alge on fence used lady gardeners tip bleach and washing up liquid.
     
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