IS your patio covered in stubborn moss that you just can’t shift? If so, you’ve come to the right place.
As the heats up and more and more of us head out into our , if you’re on a mission to ensure your outside space is ready for , we’ve got you covered.
And particularly if you’re and haven’t got loads of cash to splash on posh , you won’t need to worry.
Luckily, there’s a super simple solution gurus are raving about to banish .
It’ll cost you thanks to a cheap buy – yes, you heard that correctly – and you may already have the secret in your .
Not only this, but according to experts, this is a ‘natural, eco-friendly option for lifting dirt and mild stains’.
It comes after one user took to , eager for advice on how to .
Posting on the r/landscaping thread, an user who posts under the username @usamademe shared snaps of his parents’ .
Alongside the pictures showing off the nasty green stuff, the user titled his post ‘Question – kill/get rid of moss between stones.’
Not only this, but the user then confirmed: “The area my parents live in has made the grow out of control within the last few months.
“Is there a natural way to remove the moss?
“Or a good solution to remove it without hurting the brick/and the sand/grout between the brick?”;
Luckily for this user and his , numerous quickly flocked to the comments, eager to share their advice on how to say goodbye to moss.
One person said: “I have the same issue. You need to power wash, sweep in polymeric sand, then seal.”;
Another added: “It's called liquid salt but be very careful….”;
A third commented: “Wet & Forget Outdoor is amazing. Give it a try.”;
Patios take a beating from the elements, and over time, moss, algae, and dirt build up, making them slippery and unsightly
Martin Stewart
But at the same time, numerous users suggested using to banish moss for good.
One user advised: “What about vinegar, let it sit in the sun, then sweep/scrape with a shovel?”;
A second agreed and simply penned: “White vinegar solution.”;
Using white vinegar to wave goodbye to moss is an expert-approved hack given the thumbs up by many pros, including Martin Stewart, National Trainer at Ryobi.
It’s regarded as a ‘natural, eco-friendly option for lifting dirt and mild stains’, as Martin : “Patios take a beating from the elements, and over time, moss, algae, and dirt build up, making them slippery and unsightly.
“Cleaning them now after damp conditions encourages moss growth, you'll have a fresh start before .
“Then, by late summer (August–September), after months of foot traffic, grease, and grime, a second deep clean will keep your in top shape.”
Despite this, Martin stressed: “The only time to avoid cleaning is during extreme heat, as cleaning solutions evaporate too quickly to work effectively.”
