Moss is almost omnipresent, it grows in the forest and in the garden, on paths and beds, even on trees and bushes and also on the house wall if it is permanently in the shade and/or is damp.
How can I remove and prevent moss from the house wall?
To remove moss from a house wall, you can use soft soap solution, cola or a high-pressure cleaner, but never flame the wall. Eliminating moisture and shadow formation can help preventatively.
Of course, the moss on a house wall should be removed as soon as possible. But it is also important to get to the bottom of the cause so that the house wall remains free of moss in the future.
Can I burn down a house wall?
It is absolutely not advisable to burn down a house wall. For example, a window could burn too easily, causing the entire house to catch fire. A torch should never be used overhead, as if even a leaf or small twig starts to burn and falls to the ground, it can cause a fire.
Are there effective home remedies for moss on the house wall?
Cola is recommended as a home remedy for moss on the house wall. It contains phosphoric acid, which not only kills the moss but also prevents it from growing again. This may work in small areas. However, before you use the sweet and sticky liquid on a large area, you should consider that it attracts ants, wasps and other insects. However, there is no need to worry about discoloration.
In addition to cola, vinegar can also remove moss and have a preventative effect. However, since vinegar is harmful to the environment, it should not necessarily be used against moss. Soft soap also removes moss and is less harmful.
Is a high-pressure cleaner suitable for house walls?
You can also remove moss from house walls with a high-pressure cleaner. However, it may also loosen loose or crumbly plaster. You may therefore want to remove moss from plastered house facades using other means. On the other hand, the high-pressure cleaner is well suited for clinker bricks. In addition, algicides (removing algae) or potassium permanganate for removing moss are also recommended.
The most important things in brief:
- Never burn house walls
- Easiest type of cleaning: high-pressure cleaner
- laborious but effective: wash with soft soap solution (or vinegar)
Tip
If you own one yourself or can borrow one cheaply, then clean the moss and verdigris from your brick house wall with a high-pressure cleaner (€105.00 on Amazon).
