IF your garden fences are covered in green mud and you want them to look fresh for summer, you’ve come to the right place.
There’s nothing worse than relaxing on a sunny day in the garden, only to have bright green fences covered in algae and moss staring you in the face.
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And if this is something that drives you crazy and you don’t have the time or money to spend scrubbing, fear not, as gardening experts have shared a simple and affordable trick you need to try.
In addition to being super easy, according to professionals, it only takes ten minutes to work – yes, you heard correctly.
And don’t worry, you won’t need an expensive jet washer or any fancy cleaning supplies because thanks to this hack it will only cost you 70 cents.
According to experts from Barnard Fence Supplies“Wooden fences can be cleaned safely and efficiently without using a pressure washer.”
Gardening gurus suggested their two-ingredient solution as they recommended taking a bucket and filling it with one part bleach to two parts water.
Experts advised: “Bleach can irritate the skin, so before you begin your work, make sure you have a good pair of protective rubber gloves.”
Explaining their method, the pros shared, “First, dip a bristle brush into the solution and scrub the fence generously.”
Experts have warned that if you have plants and shrubs near your garden fence, make sure they are covered in protective material, such as tarpaulin, which can be purchased from Screwfix.
Furthermore, they advised that this cleaning process should not be carried out too aggressively, otherwise there is a risk of damaging the wood.
The experts added: “Once complete, let it sit for about ten minutes, allowing the bleach to take effect.”
If necessary, the wooden fence may require another scrubbing with the bleach and water mixture.
It should then be left to soak for another 10 minutes, but not much longer.
When the 10 minutes are up, the next The step is to simply use a garden hose to wash off the cleaning solution.
According to professionals, the main tip is to wash the wooden fence with a hose from top to bottom, to “avoid unsightly stains”.
If you want to try this trick and you don’t have any more bleach in your cupboard, you can buy bleach in many supermarkets and high street stores.
You can buy a bottle of thick bleach for just 70p at Sainsbury’s, making this gardening hack not only incredibly effective but also super affordable.
More Fence Cleaning Tips
SODIUM BICARBONATE: According to Allan Jeffrey, of Ultra DeckBaking soda can be used to clean fences.
He said: “Rather than paying for an expensive, store-bought product full of chemicals, there is a cheap and smart way to combat green algae or mold – and that is baking soda. Chances are you already have the budget-friendly ingredient in your cupboard.”
WET AND FORGOTTEN: Mrs Hinch’s fans praised Wet and Forget for banning algae.
One gardener recommended: “Water it and forget it. You won’t regret it. It’s amazing,” while a second agreed: “Wait it and forget it is brilliant. Just do what it says, spray it and forget it.”
DISHING DETERGENT: Cleaning fans have also praised washing up liquid as an effective way to get dirt out of fences.
One said: ”Hot soapy water and a big sponge,” while another added: “‘I use a brush dipped in laundry detergent and scrub.”
But before you rush out and buy the biggest bottle on the shelves, homeowners should note that the cleaning product can be highly toxic.
While it is great for removing moss and algae, the Pet Poison Helpline said it can cause irritation to the skin and fur of pets.
Additionally, it can also kill plants due to its high pH level, so when using bleach to clean patio slabs, you should apply it carefully and only to the necessary areas.
It is also recommended that you wash off any remaining residue thoroughly.
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