Problem Moss On Path

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• amancalledgeorge Posts: 2,736

  19 January

  It makes me wonder if it would make more sense to solve the source of the problem than just treating the manifestation of it. What is the surface, would it be possible to improve and divert moisture from the surface and maybe pressure wash it and seal it? Presuming it's a paver or brick path. 

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• rasputin.roseaqPozbmn Posts: 4

  20 January

  It is a council concrete path, somewhat uneven surface. I'm in my 70s and quite arthritic so not really up pressure washing unless I pay someone to do it - might look into that.... thanks

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• rowlandscastle444 Posts: 2,612

  21 January

  We recently moved home, and found the long concrete path to be moss covered over much of it's length.
  
  I refuse to use chemicals, as I don't want to harm the environment either side. I bought a wire brush for a few pounds, and spent quite a few hours on my hands and knees, scrubbing the moss, and brushing off the loosened material.
  
  I accept that it's a job you probably can't do yourself, but maybe you can find someone to do it for you. 
  
  But, I know it will return, so at some point within the next 12 months, a repeat will probably be necessary.
  
  The cause? A hedge adjoining the path keeps the sun off. But the hedge also protects the garden from the westerly winds. It looks as though I have a job for life!!

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• timhayes00149025 Posts: 9

  21 January

  in a few weeks time the bargain stores such as b&m and home bargains will start putting garden stuff back in, they usually stock weed burners quite cheap theyre easy to use and wont harm the environment  once youve got rid of it treat the path with thompsons water seal (available from b&q)this stops the rain from permeating the concrete and stops the moss from getting a toe hold it sinks straight in so doesnt run off into the environment.
  good luck Tim.

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• Waterbut Posts: 344

  23 January

  If the moss is thick use a hoe then a long handled wire brush.

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• arneilos0gr3Ab Posts: 4

  23 January

  We used Bio Washing powder sprinkled on the tarmac drive , that killed the moss then the rain seemed to wash it away 
  it did make the surface slippy , but really cleaned it

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• Loxley Posts: 5,698

  24 January

  A moss killer designed for lawns would kill the moss but not the grass, e.g. iron sulphate. Be aware that iron sulphate could stain the concrete a rusty colour though.

  "What is hateful to you, do not do to your neighbour". 

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• rasputin.roseaqPozbmn Posts: 4

  24 January

  Thank you all for your helpful comments, given me plenty to think about. 

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