The wall where the moss is spreading is probably in the shade; it is cool and slightly damp there. This climate is ideal for moss and it will be difficult to remove permanently. Nevertheless, you shouldn't resort to chemical agents straight away, there are certainly effective home remedies.
How can I remove moss from a wall?
To remove moss from a wall, environmentally friendly home remedies such as hot water, vinegar or soft soap can be used. A brush is suitable for rough surfaces and a scrubber for smooth surfaces. Alternatively, high-pressure cleaners or gas burners are effective, but only for a short time.
What home remedies can I use on a wall?
If your wall is relatively smooth, for example made of concrete, then you can use hot water and a scrubber. A solution with vinegar makes your work easier, as does soft soap. However, vinegar has the advantage that it takes some time until moss settles again in the areas treated with it.
On a rough wall, for example made of natural stone, you probably cannot reach all areas easily with a scrubber, so you should use a brush. Small areas can be easily removed from moss with Cola, as it contains plenty of phosphoric acid. You should definitely rinse these home remedies thoroughly after treatment, as the sugar they contain attracts insects and ants.
High-pressure cleaners are considered to be the most environmentally friendly method of removing moss because you only work with water and pressure. If you “rinse out” the joints during treatment, then be sure to fill them up again afterwards. A gas burner also removes the moss in no time. Unfortunately, it also creates an atmosphere in which moss quickly settles again.
The most important things in brief:
- also use home remedies wisely (soda, cola, vinegar, etc.)
- If possible, only work with clean water
- High-pressure cleaners are particularly environmentally friendly
- Gas burners only help in the short term
Tip
To remove moss, use primarily environmentally friendly home remedies; vinegar can also harm plants and/or animals in large quantities.
