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.
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Moss can be an absolute nightmare for homeowners as it takes over lawns, patios, and fences.
A common cleaning method is to use a pressure washer, however, this can cause damage to the patio if not used correctly.
Delah Gomasi, managing director of the cleaning company Maid for you said that using white vinegar is a great alternative.
She told The Express: “The advantage of removing moss from pavements and outdoor areas is that the best way to remove it is environmentally friendly.
“It’s really as simple as spraying a mixture of 65% water and 35% vinegar on the areas where you want to remove the moss.”
After applying the moss, wait a few days for it to turn brown, then remove it with a stiff-bristled brush.
Once the moss has been removed, spray your patio with a garden shed to ensure the excess moss has been removed.
Then let it dry before putting anything back on it.
If there is moss between the paving stones, Delah said you should not use a pressure washer under any circumstances.
She said this is because the device can remove sand and dirt that hold paving stones together.
The cleaning expert added that if you need to use a pressure washer, it’s a good idea to have some sand on hand to fill in the gaps where the moss is removed.
Rafi Friedman, CEO of Coastal Lux Outdoors also recommended this method, but added that it’s important to clear your patio of furniture, plants and grills before spraying moss.
He suggested a slightly different mix: “Put a one-pot mixture of white vinegar and plain water into a spray bottle and thoroughly wet any moss-covered areas on your patio.“
Rafi advised avoiding spraying other plants as the mixture could damage the leaves.
White vinegar is super cheap and can be purchased at most supermarkets for just 69 cents.
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Gardening work in July
The Sun’s gardening editor Veronica Lorraine has shared the tasks you need to tackle in your garden this July.
1. Prune wisteria
You should only prune wisteria twice a year – and July – or mid-summer – is one of those times. After flowering, cut the long side shoots to about seven buds, five or six leaves.
2. Remove the tomatoes
Your tomatoes should be really setting – so remove any side shoots without flowers – and remove any 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 weeds under control.
4. Feed dahlias
To keep dahlias blooming until autumn, you should feed them weekly with a liquid fertilizer rich in potassium – which encourages flowering.
5. Keep plants dead
Keep deadheading your bedding plants and perennials – so they keep coming back for the season. With roses, be sure to get back to a set of five leaves, giving it the best chance of blooming again.
6. Check your pond
If you’re lucky enough to have a pond, make sure it’s free of algae, which can really bloom when the sun goes down.
7. Feed your lawn
Whether with liquid or granulated food. If you chose granules, try to remove them before the rain arrives, so they penetrate the soil.
8. Take care of strawberry plants
Cut the leaves off strawberry plants after picking them – leaving the top intact – which should help with next year’s fruiting.
9. Sow extra seeds
July weather is a great time to sow seeds as the warm soil and sun are great for germination. Try carrots, winter broccoli and other brassicas.
10. Move young plants into the ground
Place any young plants left in the greenhouse – such as zucchinis – in the soil.
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