Spring is finally here, the days are getting warmer and the appetite for bratwurst is growing. How nice when you can finally grill again, if there wasn't just so much moss on the terrace! What to do?
Above all, removing moss requires strength
Of course there are various cleaners that remove moss and verdigris from a wide variety of surfaces and materials, but you can also try home remedies. These have some advantages over chemical cleaners, because they are usually much cheaper and protect the environment.
Remove moss mechanically
The mechanical removal of moss is very labor intensive and time consuming. The moss has to be scrubbed or scrubbed off the concrete and laboriously scratched out of the joints. You need an old household scrubber or a solid garden broom with relatively hard bristles and an old knife or a special joint scraper.
You can often remove a thin layer of moss or verdigris with a hard garden broom. However, an old household mop is usually more effective. If the moss is dry, sprinkle it with water, this will make it easier to detach it from the substrate. It is best to use the free water from the rain barrel. Moistening is not necessary on a damp day or with dewy moss.
Special joint scrapers make it easier to scrape out joints, alternatively an old knife is sufficient. You have to try out which tool is better for your work. The joint scrapers are shaped in such a way that they cut off any weeds that may be present relatively deeply and even remove smaller roots completely. Then it won't grow back as quickly. With a relatively inexpensive knee pillow, you can avoid or reduce pain after strenuous work.
The essentials in brief:
- mechanical removal: with scrubber and water
- Clean joints: with an old knife or a special joint scraper
- possibly use knee pads
- Home remedies less harmful than chemical agents
tips
If you want to remove the moss from the concrete slabs with a scrubber, choose a damp day or early morning when the moss is still damp from the dew. This makes it easier to scrub off.