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Algae on fence

ERICS MUMERICS MUM Posts: 627
in Problem solving
need to re-stain the fence but it has patches of “green stuff” which repel the stain. It’s flat so it’s not moss or lichen, so I’m assuming it’s some sort of algae.

can anyone suggest how I can remove it as easily and quickly as possible please ?

thanks as always.

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  • Dave HumbyDave Humby Posts: 1,145
    Spray with one of the many algae / moss remover products on the market and leave. Alternatively you can scrub with warm water or use a pressure washer. Be careful with a pressure washer however as a high PSI can damage the wood. 
  • ButtercupdaysButtercupdays Posts: 4,546
    Wet it first, it then comes off much more easily. Everything that stands still long enough gets covered in it here!
  • ZenjeffZenjeff Posts: 652
    Aldi had doff algae remover for £1.99 made my fence look like new they may still have it .
  • hogweedhogweed Posts: 4,053
    I'm facing the same task with my front fence. I will be interested to see how you get on and what you use. 
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  • maz gardenermaz gardener Posts: 1
    Is pressure spray or algae product better? Does pressure spray really get rid of lurking spores? Is anti fungal algae stuff better for deterring regrowth? 
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