Gas burners, high-pressure cleaners and scraping brushes are the typical tools for removing moss. If you don't own these devices, you can use alternative household resources. There are options that are environmentally friendly and do not damage the material.
How to remove moss from patio tiles?
To remove moss from patio tiles, environmentally friendly methods such as soda, potassium permanganate or an industrial vacuum cleaner (Kärcher) can be used. What is important is sufficient exposure time and subsequent vigorous scrubbing or vacuuming of the moss.
This helps with moss removal:
- Soda
- potassium permanganate
- Kärcher
Soda
Soda is a natural mineral suitable for removing moss. It is effective when cleaning paving stones, concrete and natural stones.
1. The ideal time
Choose a day that is not expected to rain. There should be no rain in the following days, otherwise the effect of this method will be minimized.
2. Preparations
Loosen dense moss pads with a scraper and remove the remains. Prepare a solution of ten liters of boiling water and 15 to 20 grams of soda.
3. Combat
Spread the mixture onto the patio tiles with a squeegee and allow the liquid to take effect for at least five hours. The effect increases if you wait several days. After the exposure time, remove the moss with a scrubber.
potassium permanganate
This potassium s alt, dissolved in water, provides an effective moss control agent for limestone and natural stones such as granite or marble.
1. Create solution
Heat ten liters of water to boiling point and mix in 15 grams of potassium permanganate. Wear gloves when mixing and stirring. The mixture turns brownish to purple.
2. Check effect
Test in a visible place whether the product is suitable for the surface. Potassium permanganate causes discoloration on light-colored stones. The product is unsuitable for wood.
3. Combat
Pour the solution onto the patio tiles. The exposure time is at least five hours. Then scrub the plates with plenty of water and rinse with clean water.
Kärcher
An effective method for removing moss is an industrial vacuum cleaner that can suck up both dry material and water. This measure is suitable for any surface and is particularly effective when the moss is saturated with water. Remove the bag and leave the filter in the device. Move the nozzle directly over the moss-covered areas. The large negative pressure pulls the cushions away from the panels. Then fill empty joints with sand.
