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what is the fastest way to clean algae off patios, no chemicals please

molly

By Molly

United Kingdom

any suggestions to how to clean algea off paths and patios must be enviromentally friendly. No power wash suggestions please




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Well Molly, one suggestion I came up with is sharp sand sprinkled on your paving washed off with rainwater after brushing with a stiff brush.

13 Feb, 2009

 

very stiff brushing with hot water, not necessarily fast but will burn lots of calories.

13 Feb, 2009

 

A high pressure washer, nothing else comes close! I know you said no pw suggestions but others might. I do my patios annually and its great to see the slimy stuff disappearing before my eyes. Then all the 'gunge' collected can be used on the compost heap. I also use mine for cleaning out my greenhouse in spring - care needed when spraying the glass mind.

14 Feb, 2009

 

I know you say no chemicals, but have you heard of Algon? It is completely safe to use around animals and ponds apparently. I don't like chemicals but having read about, I do use Algon, to great sucess. Worth you looking at the bottle,

14 Feb, 2009

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