- This is how soda makes the balcony and garden paths attractive again
- Fighting moss and algae with vinegar - this is how it works
Where it is shady and damp in the garden, on the balcony and on the terrace, moss and algae are not far away. The dirty green covering disturbs the well-groomed appearance and makes the floor dangerously slippery. You can find out here how to remove moss and algae with simple home remedies.
If there is moss in the joints, a joint scraper is recommended
This is how soda makes the balcony and garden paths attractive again
The classic among cleaning agents does not give up even when it comes to moss and algae. How to completely remove the green film with washing soda and muscle wax:
- Roughly scrape off moss and algae with a spatula or a joint scraper
- Make a mixture of 20 to 30 grams of soda and 1 liter of hot water
- Spread on the green covering and leave for a few hours
Then scrub off dead moss and algae thoroughly. Treat stubborn residues again with the soda water until the surface shines with its old freshness and sparkling clean.
Fighting moss and algae with vinegar - this is how it works
There is an effective means of combating moss and algae on the kitchen shelf. Vinegar is not only useful as a cleaning agent against dirt, mold and limescale, but also removes the green plague from paths, balconies and patios. How to use the home remedy correctly:
- Scrape off coarse moss and algae cushions in advance to increase effectiveness
- Spray on undiluted fruit or wine vinegar
- Alternatively, dilute vinegar essence with water and apply
Moss and algae die off within a short time. If the green coating has turned brown, scrub it off with a hard broom. If necessary, the treatment can be repeated. Vinegar should not be used on natural stone, such as marble, or on calcareous soils, as stains can form.
tips
If you have removed moss and algae from the plaster with the joint scraper, polymer joint sand effectively prevents re-infestation. Instead of filling the scratched-out cracks with simple sand, polymer joint sand that has been swept away deprives the weeds of any chance of settling here again.