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My driveway was covered in moss – white vinegar did nothing to get rid of it but a free tip worked wonders

Published on April 04, 2025 at 07:19 AM

My driveway was covered in moss – white vinegar did nothing to get rid of it but a free tip worked wonders

A HOMEOWNER'S driveway was covered in stubborn moss that had been growing for two years.

Amy Kirwan, a guru from Leitrim, , said she attempted using to , but didn’t have much success.

Moss-covered driveway being cleaned.
A savvy mum has revealed that she tried using white vinegar to get rid of the moss on her driveway, but didn't have much success
Driveway with a pink toy car and trampoline in the background.
Instead, Amy Kirwan, followed a free method, and it worked wonders

As a result, she took things back to basics and instead of breaking the bank on posh products, tried a very simple and .

Eager to show off the results of her , Amy took to .

Posting on Gardening Hints Tips and DIY crafters, a public group with 1.6 million members, Amy uploaded snaps of her driveway and penned: “So after two years living in our house I’m finally tackling the moss on the .

“I’ve sprayed it a couple times with vinegar but never went in and brushed it and got rid of it.

“You can see how the area is.

“I’m just using some good old fashioned elbow grease and the hose.

“I’m not using a powerhouse as I don’t want to damage the tarmac.”;

Showing off her clean driveway, Amy then explained: “When I’m finished I’m going to respray with vinegar to kill off the green moss that’s a bit deeper.

“But what I do want to ask is: is there anything I can do that’s chemical free (I’ve small kids and ) that will keep the moss completely away. Thanks in advance.”;

Amy’s post has clearly impressed many, as social media users eagerly flocked to the comments to praise Amy’s clean driveway.

One user beamed: “Looks fab! Well done you!”;

A second chimed in: “Great job.”;

Whilst someone else wrote: “Looks much better.”;

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One person said: “ works really well.”;

Another added: “. Dilute in water. Spray on the path with a watering can on a dry day.

“Leave until the moss turns orange and it will brush off easily.”;

A third commented: “Anti bacterial spray, 99p, just spray and leave, it kills the moss spores.”;

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