How to clean mossy paved surfaces with vinegar
All pleadings for moss as a plant worthy of protection go unheard in the home garden when paved paths, areas and terraces are covered with a dirty-green surface. As long as no thick moss pads have formed, vinegar is a tried and tested home remedy. That is how it goes:
- In the first step, roughly scrape off the moss from the stone surface with a spatula
- Spray apple or wine vinegar over it (no spicy vinegar essence)
- Leave on for a day or two and scrub off
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If there are still traces of moss after the first application, repeat the control with vinegar.
Explosive combination of salt and vinegar
As a relic of bygone times, the combination of salt and vinegar haunts moss-afflicted gardeners as a home remedy. In fact, the hot mixture kills all types of moss. However, all surrounding plants and all soil organisms have to pay for the application with their lives. In addition, stone slabs are free of moss, but have irreversible brown stains and the joint material dissolves completely.
These lawn moss killers are based on acetic acid - how to use the funds correctly
Various environmentally friendly moss killers rely on the effectiveness of vinegar against moss in the lawn. (€ 8.11 at Amazon *) The following products are approved for use in the home garden:
- Natures organic lawn moss-free
- Roundup AC (without glyphosate, but with acetic acid)
- Celaflor moss-free for beds and lawns
The moss destroyer with acetic acid is diluted with water according to the manufacturer's instructions. On a dry day between April and September, spray the product on the moss-covered lawn. The moss turns yellow within 3 to 4 days and can be combed out. If necessary, the treatment is repeated after 40 days. The treated lawn should only be entered again after the next cut.
Tips
To clean mossy garden furniture, hot water and soap are sufficient. As rootless spore plants, mosses do not find sufficient hold on plastic or wood. Before you use expensive cleaning agents for moss or raid the kitchen's stock of vinegar, simply wipe the green surface with the hot water, soap and a sponge possible.
