Moss often finds its way onto hard surfaces like patios, decking, and driveways, not to mention creeping into lawns. As the warmer weather approaches, it might be time to spruce up your patio, especially after the winter months can leave it looking rather neglected. This usually involves tackling a stubborn build-up of moss that can be tricky to remove without the right techniques.
If left unchecked, moss will continue to spread across your patio until you take action to eliminate it. Experts from North East Paving and Gardens have shared their top tips for getting rid of patio moss in an environmentally friendly way. Rather than reaching for harsh chemicals or commercial moss killers, they suggest using sodium percarbonate.
They explained: "Sodium percarbonate is the best and a magic solution to remove moss from patios." Described as a free-flowing powder, sodium percarbonate combines hydrogen peroxide and sodium carbonate and is available in bags up to 25kg. Not only is sodium percarbonate a powerful bleaching agent found in many cleaners, but it also avoids releasing harmful chemicals like traditional bleach, reports the Express According to the experts, you'll need about 40g of sodium percarbonate per square metre for effective use.
They further advised: "Sodium percarbonate needs water for the magic to happen, so sprinkle it on the surface before rain is forecast or dampen it with a hose. Once activated, the granules release oxygen that seeps into cracks and crevices, ef.
