Gardeners rave over ‘brilliant’ £1.99 Home Bargains cleaning spray that banishes moss and transforms fences in minutes
GARDENERS are going wild for a “brilliant” £1.99 spray from Home Bargains that zaps moss and grime in minutes.
The miracle product removes green algae and leaves your fences, patios and paths looking brand new.
Algae has a particular affinity for moist and shaded areas, so if your fence is in a part of the garden that lacks sunlight, algae invasion is far more likely.
The Spear & Jackson Algae Mould & Lichen Remover is a ready to use surface biocide for the control of algae, mould, lichen and fungi.
Gardening fans have praised the £1.99 cheap product from Home Bargains and say it does the job just as well as a pressure washer – and for a fraction of the price.
And you can say goodbye to spending hours scrubbing on your hands and knees.
The mould killer, which works in all weather conditions, is formulated with active ingredients designed to counteract and prevent growth.
So, there will be no need to worry about the green mould returning for months or even years to come.
The description on Home Bargains website reads: “This ready-to-use 750ml spray is perfect for tackling pesky mould and algae on patios, walls, roofs, and more, keeping your outdoor spaces looking fresh and clean.”
It adds: “Formulated to work on external surfaces such as patios, walls, fencing, roofs, tiles, boats and caravans.”
Whenever it rains, the cleverly designed formula is reactivated to help control the gunge and grime without scouring or damaging the surface that has been infested.
Another suggestion for removing algae is a product you’ll likely already have in your kitchen cupboards – white vinegar.
Fabulous previously told how gardening whizz William Mitchell of Sutton Manor Nursery backed up the effectiveness of the natural solution.
Talking to The Express, he recommended diluting it with water before spraying it onto the affected area.
Fans of cleaning guru Mrs Hinch have divulged their favourite tips for banishing this unsightly green stuff from garden fences.
Posting on Mrs Hinch Gardening Tips, a public Facebook page with 532,500 members, a gardening enthusiast named Hayley Senior asked: “Any tips for getting rid of all the green algae type stuff on the fence and patio and furniture?
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“I sprayed the fences black, so it looks worse this year!”
Numerous cleaning solutions flooded in, but there was one product that was raved about by many – Wet & Forget.
One user said: “A product called ‘Wet and Forget’. Literally spray it on and in a day or two it’s like new! It can be used on any material. Works on wood and composite decking.”
A second claimed: “Wet and Forget is game-changing! Our fences got green, we mixed up some Wet and Forget with the appropriate amount of water, and it was literally all gone in one hour. A container lasts ages.”
Someone else wrote: “Wet and Forget, but needs to be above five degrees and no chance of rain.”
Meanwhile, a fourth shared: “Wet and Forget is amazing, my fences were completely green. It removed all of it just by spraying it. You’ll need to dilute it with water and use a spray bottle. It also cleans your patio.”
Not only this, but another chimed in: “Most caravan users use Wet and Forget for their decking. I’m hearing it’s fab.”
If you fancy giving this trick a try, you can buy Wet & Forget from B&Q or Wickes for £18 for a 2L bottle.