Every garden owner is happy about fresh greenery in their garden, but it should grow in the right place. However, moss or verdigris on garden paths, furniture or terraces as well as on house walls is less popular.
Which home remedies help against verdigris?
To remove verdigris with home remedies, use soda or baking soda: Mix about a tablespoon of soda or baking soda per liter of water into your cleaning water and apply the solution to the green deposit. After a period of exposure, brush or scrub the affected area.
What is verdigris anyway?
True verdigris forms on brass or copper when the metal comes into contact with air and acetic acid. This toxic blue-green coating cannot form on wood or stone. The green coating on these materials is more likely to be algae, moss or lichen. They mainly occur in the shade and in prolonged or frequently recurring damp conditions.
What helps against green growth?
If the coating is still thin, it can often be removed mechanically and dry by brushing or scrubbing. A thicker coating is usually more stubborn and therefore more difficult to remove in this way. You need time and energy for this. Soda or baking soda can make your work easier. Mix about a tablespoon of baking soda or soda into your cleaning water per liter of water.
When working, remember that the powder you are processing can irritate the mucous membranes of your respiratory tract or your eyes. Therefore, you should not inhale the dust. However, the use of the lye produced is considered to be environmentally friendly. You can also use it to clean green deposits from concrete or natural stone walls. Allow the lye to act for some time before brushing.
How can I prevent green growth?
You can prevent this with regular but gentle cleaning on the terrace or balcony as well as on garden paths. It is best to store garden furniture in a dry place when not in use. After a surprise downpour, let the furniture dry in the sun before putting it into storage.
The most important things about green surfaces in brief:
- forms mainly in the shade and in humidity
- should be removed as early as possible
- If possible, remove mechanically (brush or scrubber)
- If necessary, use environmentally friendly products (soda or baking soda)
Tip
The sooner you remove the unwanted green growth, the more gentle means you can use.
