Is it Moss?

Posted by: 3lions

19th Feb 2011 12:54am

Hi Everyone,

I have a certain spot on my cement in the back yard, as its uneven the water gathers there, then after you get this, slimy and VERY slippery.
I'm guessing it's moss? I have used the back of the broom to try and get rid, but I just cant get rid of it, so the cement is all clean, like the rest fo it.

Thanks for taking the time to read this, any suggestions, any ideas at all,
That would be brilliant.

Cheers,

Lisa :)

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mermaid

24th Sep 2013 01:26pm

Lisa if there is overhanging trees then trim them if a building well thats a different story!

Although you don't drink tea, buy a small box and use in the following way works a treat!

Make yourself a pot of strong tea, add 1/2 a cup of white vinegar and pour the solution into a bucket.

Use a stiff broom to apply the solution to the deck – rubbing vigorously. The tannin in the tea replaces those leached out of the timber by the sun while the vinegar treats the built-up lichen and cuts through the algae

Tylerrr23

21st May 2013 04:50pm

Use wet n forget, works great for me!

Anonymous

18th Aug 2011 08:21pm

I get the same sort of thing on my deck. I spray my deck down with the strongest orange cleaner (kitchen spray) that I can find, and scrub with a strong bristled plastic brush. Usually fixes the problem and removes any discolouration, as it only happens in winter anyway.

jjdrer

18th Aug 2011 12:54pm

There is a strong possibility that it is moss. It will be slippery to walk on too, so be careful. Turps and a stiff broom or scrubbing brush may help. You may need to treat it a few times regardless of what you use.
In winter on some country roads especially which don't get a lot of sun, you may find moss near the edge of the road on the bitumen. A relative of mine used to drive a bitumen truck and told us about one particular section of road. We thought he was "having a lend of us" until we used that section of road again. We stopped and had a good look. He was definitely right. They were in the process of re-surfacing roads in the area and widening the shoulders(that's what they were calling them)

kaz

17th May 2011 12:46pm

Hi Lisa, we have the same problem out the front of our house, near where the air con is. I use homebrand bleach to kill it, works well and you just hose off. Hope this is of help.

Kaz

Anonymous

15th Aug 2011 08:22am

Hiya Kaz,

Yeah, it's a pain hey, and looks awful...thanks for your reply

Will let you know how it goes.

Cheers,
Lisa
Posted by 3lions

I would go with the bleach also. We had a similar issue on our drive and worked a treat. Good luck!

3lions

17th May 2011 08:33pm

Hi Lisa, we have the same problem out the front of our house, near where the air con is. I use homebrand bleach to kill it, works well and you just hose off. Hope this is of help.

Kaz
Posted by kaz

Hiya Kaz,

Yeah, it's a pain hey, and looks awful...thanks for your reply

Will let you know how it goes.

Cheers,
Lisa

joycerose

17th May 2011 02:44am

Hi Lisa.
If the above treatments dont work you could try sprinkling cooking salt on it If it is in an area that gets no sunshine and if the the cement is always wet / damp the algae will always come back
Here's to your sucess
joycerose

3lions

17th May 2011 08:41pm

Hi Lisa.
If the above treatments dont work you could try sprinkling cooking salt on it If it is in an area that gets no sunshine and if the the cement is always wet / damp the algae will...
Posted by joycerose

Hiya joycerose,

Thanks for your suggestion, it was bright green the other day, and very
slippery!
I will defo try the cooking salt?
Will to let you know how it goes.

Many thanks for your advice :)
Cheers,
Lisa

foxy lady

22nd Apr 2011 09:07am

hi lise
you could try white vinegarit may help.foxy lady

3lions

17th May 2011 08:38pm

hi lise
you could try white vinegarit may help.foxy lady
Posted by foxy lady

Hiya foxy lady,

appreciate your reply, I will try all the suggestions and let you all know how it all goes.

Thanks again :)
Have a nice week!

Cheers,
Lisa

mmarketing

20th Apr 2011 03:54am

Hello there Lisa.

Sounds more like algae.
Easy way to rid it: everytime you make yourself a cuppa, pour the remainder of the boiled water in the kettle, onto your slimy spot. It will quickly clear up.
Another simple remedy, pour bicarb on the area and just leave it for a day or so, then wash it off with the hose turned on full-bore.

Regards Chris.

3lions

17th May 2011 08:36pm

Hello there Lisa.

Sounds more like algae.
Easy way to rid it: everytime you make yourself a cuppa, pour the remainder of the boiled water in the kettle, onto your slimy spot. It will...
Posted by mmarketing

Hiya Chris,

pitty I don't drink tea or coffee.....wow now I read that, am I a freak! lol
No never ever got the taste for it I'm afraid.
Algae, was the word I was looking for, but I do have a kettle for appeareance
sake lol, and will try the boiling water and the bi-carb.

Appreciate your reply :)

Cheers,
Lisa :)

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