Moss :(

smudge · **Posted: 02-09-2009 , 01:39 PM** #1

Hi everyone just need a few ideas, i need to powerwash some old barns and there is lots of moss growing up the walls any idea of anything I can use to clean it dont want to use chemicals as I have animals thanks very much mary :)

smokeyeyes · **Posted: 02-09-2009 , 02:52 PM** #2

Hi Smudge, I had this problem on patio and I just used the normal shampoo recommended for power washer. As far as I know it doesn't contain any chemicals that are harmful to animals as I have a little dog and would be careful too what I would use. Hope this helps.

kilk · **Posted: 02-09-2009 , 04:07 PM** #3

hi i had a problem with moss on my tarmacadam drive, i used ordinary washing up powder, just sprinkle on affected area and let the rain (if we ever get any!) do the rest..

Bunney · **Posted: 02-09-2009 , 05:18 PM** #4

smudge · **Posted: 04-09-2009 , 02:48 PM** #5

Thanks guys will give them a go :) let you know how i get on

cascais · **Posted: 09-09-2009 , 07:28 PM** #6

guys,

to continue on the subject..
i have lots of moss on my front lawn.. obviously i want to get rid of the moss but not the grass..( at the moment i would say 90% moss, 10% grass-not exagerating...)
i got some stuff you spary on the grass but the place will look a mess for ages with that stuff .does anyone know if there is any other way around it ?

hope someone can help
cascais

Rufus Fornow · **Posted: 16-09-2009 , 10:06 PM** #7

A rake is the answer - the springy type you use for dead leaves is best. You can rake the moss out without damaging the grass!

cascais · **Posted: 17-09-2009 , 08:29 AM** #8

really ?

thanks Rufus,
will give that a go !

all the best
cascais

Mickey · **Posted: 17-09-2009 , 02:31 PM** #9

Just a note on the moss on the barn - I have been lucky enough to borrow a friend's power washer (so obviously one washes just about everything in sight). Our house is VERY old and there is moss EVERYwhere - I never used anything other than the water coming from the washer. It cleaned off what must be nearly 200 years worth of moss in very short order. I even washed off the green slimy stuff that comes before the moss and (though it takes MUCH longer) it cleaned the slate tiles in the courtyard beautifully. My son came out to give the dog his breakfast and came running inside to tell me it looks like we have a NEW courtyard! All the green is gone! :o)

Just plain high powered water is all.

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	Posted: 02-09-2009 , 01:39 PM #1
smudge Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 69	Moss :( Hi everyone just need a few ideas, i need to powerwash some old barns and there is lots of moss growing up the walls any idea of anything I can use to clean it dont want to use chemicals as I have animals thanks very much mary :)

	Posted: 02-09-2009 , 02:52 PM #2
smokeyeyes Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Greystones, Co. Wicklow Posts: 725	Hi Smudge, I had this problem on patio and I just used the normal shampoo recommended for power washer. As far as I know it doesn't contain any chemicals that are harmful to animals as I have a little dog and would be careful too what I would use. Hope this helps.

	Posted: 02-09-2009 , 04:07 PM #3
kilk Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dunsany Posts: 1,304	hi i had a problem with moss on my tarmacadam drive, i used ordinary washing up powder, just sprinkle on affected area and let the rain (if we ever get any!) do the rest..

	Posted: 02-09-2009 , 05:18 PM #4
Bunney Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cork Posts: 10	Salt

	Posted: 04-09-2009 , 02:48 PM #5
smudge Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 69	moss Thanks guys will give them a go :) let you know how i get on

	Posted: 09-09-2009 , 07:28 PM #6
cascais Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Leixlip, Co. Kildare Posts: 2,392	moss guys, to continue on the subject.. i have lots of moss on my front lawn.. obviously i want to get rid of the moss but not the grass..( at the moment i would say 90% moss, 10% grass-not exagerating...) i got some stuff you spary on the grass but the place will look a mess for ages with that stuff .does anyone know if there is any other way around it ? hope someone can help cascais

	Posted: 16-09-2009 , 10:06 PM #7
Rufus Fornow Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 245	moss A rake is the answer - the springy type you use for dead leaves is best. You can rake the moss out without damaging the grass!

	Posted: 17-09-2009 , 08:29 AM #8
cascais Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Leixlip, Co. Kildare Posts: 2,392	really ? thanks Rufus, will give that a go ! all the best cascais

	Posted: 17-09-2009 , 02:31 PM #9
Mickey Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wicklow Posts: 1,421	Just a note on the moss on the barn - I have been lucky enough to borrow a friend's power washer (so obviously one washes just about everything in sight). Our house is VERY old and there is moss EVERYwhere - I never used anything other than the water coming from the washer. It cleaned off what must be nearly 200 years worth of moss in very short order. I even washed off the green slimy stuff that comes before the moss and (though it takes MUCH longer) it cleaned the slate tiles in the courtyard beautifully. My son came out to give the dog his breakfast and came running inside to tell me it looks like we have a NEW courtyard! All the green is gone! :o) Just plain high powered water is all.