Patio Magic! Concentrate: Ideal for Patios, Paths and Driveways (Kills Algae and Lichens), 5 Litres

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Antibacterial - This patio cleaner does the job effortlessly with no need for any bleach or acids which is great for if you have children or pets. Benzalkonium chloride. Use biocides safely. Always read the label and product information before use This will treat up to 170m2, removing and preventing that nasty green mould and can even be used as a pre-paint fungicidal wash. Keep your patio and other hard surfaces in the garden pristine with this hard-working, easy-to-use Patio Magic! Concentrate If you need instant results, forget Patio Magic, you’ll need a far more aggressive cleaning chemical instead.

This chemical is widely used in the cleaning industry and can be found in dozens of professional and readily-available patio cleaning products and I’ve used it myself in the past.Another option is to use a stiff broom and washing up liquid as this acts as a degreaser, removing pollution from the surface. Patio Magic kills and controls green mould and algae and is a dynamic algaecidal detergent which works without the need for manual scrubbing or pressure-washing Patio Magic! makes light work of the hardest of jobs, and is suitable for use on patios, driveways, masonry, greenhouses, fences, and a large variety of other hard surfaces (see below) Patio Magic! Concentrate 5L is a hard working and fast acting dynamic algaecidal detergent that kills and controls green mould and algae on all outdoor hard surfaces without scrubbing or pressure washing All you have to do is dilute (in a watering can or low-pressure garden sprayer), apply thoroughly on the affected surface and walk away with no need for scrubbing, pressure washing or any hard work!

It works by killing mould, algae, mildew and moss within typically 2-3 days, has a secondary slow-acting cleaning effect on many surfaces, and normally helps to prevent re-growth for many months Sodium Hypochlorite is a powerful bleach with a high alkaline content, so high that it’s corrosive to lichen, mould, moss and algae.I prefer Patio Magic as I don’t mind waiting for the dead matter to decay away naturally, and I know if I put it down once a year in the spring, that will be enough to remove and prevent lichens, algae, moss, mould etc. Storage & Home Clearance Furniture Clearance Garden & Outdoor Clearance Lighting Clearance Electrical Clearance Tools Clearance Paint & Decorating Clearance Flooring & Tiling Clearance Building & Hardware Clearance Bathrooms & Plumbing Clearance Kitchens Clearance You can certainly treat the patio with a weedkiller and a moss treatment product such as Patio Magic, as this can prevent the weeds and moss from reappearing, but the surface of the patio will also need to be thoroughly cleaned as well.

I followed the instructions exactly and after 48 hours, I can’t see any change in the appearance of my patio. This is a great cleaner that will effortlessly kill and control green mould and other algae on all of your outdoor surfaces so that you'll be ready to receive visitors! Daniel has been using the chemical in Patio Magic for well over a decade, primarily to treat roof tiles, concrete and tarmac in an effort to stop mould and lichen from growing. Pets: as a precaution, keep pets and wildlife off the treated surfaces until they are dry (if they accidentally walk or sit on the wet surfaces, then promptly rinse their paws or fur in clean water).He previously worked as a project manager and has experience in managing teams of tradespeople and landscape gardeners on both small and medium sized projects. This is a more labour-intensive approach, and I’ve found that some lichens are so difficult to remove that they may remain. A5: Protection can last for about 6-9 months after the first treatment, subsequent treatments can help extend the length of protection. Areas permanently in the shade, or prone to collecting water will have a reduced period of prevention.

If your patio is in a very shaded and damp garden, I suggest you reapply Patio Magic once a year. If it’s in a sunny spot, apply between once a year and once every two years. Plants: do not splash or spray directly onto plants; if you do this by mistake, then simply flush them with plenty of water. Patio Magic contains a fungicide, and while that will kill the lichens, algae, mould and moss, it won’t burn them off the patio. I’m not exaggerating when I claim that you can quite literally watch the organic matter dissolve off your patio. Choose a dry but overcast day so the liquid won’t evaporate in the sun or get washed away in the rain.Based on my testing and well over a decade of use, I feel this is nonsense and probably explains why some customers are disappointed and leave a negative review after a few days. A3: No. Pressure-washing is messy and takes a surprising amount of time. It often roughens surfaces, thereby encouraging rapid algal re-growth. Patio Magic! is a dynamic algaecidal detergent which works without the need for manual scrubbing or pressure-washing - and it takes just minutes to apply.