MOSS OFF
Gardening gurus swears by £2 Tesco buy that banishes moss – and thanks to this trick it won’t come back for TWO YEARS
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GARDENING fans are raving about a cheap buy that banishes moss from driveways.
So if your drive is looking a bit of a mess and you’re after an affordable solution to banish the nasty green stuff, you’ve come to the right place.
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It comes after a cleaning enthusiast took to social media to ask for advice on how to remove moss from her home.
Posting on Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips, a public Facebook group with 418.6k members, Kathryn Mackintosh asked fellow cleaning fans: “Hi, best product to remove moss from a tarmac driveway?”
She then added: “Will also use a pressure washer but it doesn’t shift by itself!”
Cleaning enthusiasts and gardening gurus flocked to the comments to share their tips and tricks on how to banish moss.
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Many recommended the same solution - a £2 buy from Tesco - soda crystals.
And not only did many praise the effectiveness of soda crystals - but many claimed that this cheap buy will stop moss from coming back for up to two years.
One person said: “Soda crystals, sprinkle on, and leave for two days, then wash off with a stiff broom. It lasts up to two years.”
Another added: “Soda crystals once a year.”
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A third commented: “Soda crystals, just sprinkle over all the moss and leave it for a week. You will be surprised.”
Soda crystals, also known as sodium carbonate, are a handy multi-purpose product to have in your home for cleaning.
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Not only are soda crystals great when it comes to your laundry, but they will also remove moss on drives and patios, whilst preventing slippery surfaces.
If you fancy giving this trick a try, you can nab a 1kg bag of Dri Pak soda crystals for just £2 from Tesco.
It lasts up to two years
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Once the soda crystals have got to work on the moss, the remaining debris can then be brushed away to reveal a clean driveway that looks brand new.
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They're a favourite for those who don't want to use too many chemicals, as they don't contain phosphates, enzymes, or bleach and are biodegradable.
As well as being non-toxic, soda crystals have a sustainable environmental footprint and can also help you save money.
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At the same time, many other gardening fans took to the comments to share alternative recommendations for banishing moss.
One user advised: “Patio Magic.”
A second simply said: “Spread salt over the area.”
Someone else recommended: “Bio soap powder definitely works, have done it myself.”
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Whilst another claimed: “Wet and forget. Not cheap but well worth it.”
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