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Daily Mirror
09-06-2025
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Woman's 'magic' 10-minute solution banishes patio black spots
Patio black spots are a type of lichen that can be difficult to remove, but one woman has shared a 10-minute solution that she claims is 'like magic' and 'the only thing that works' Patio black spots, those annoying types of lichen that embed themselves firmly into hard surfaces, are notoriously trickier to remove than your average patio moss and algae. These stubborn stains often laugh in the face of intensive pressure washing, leading many despairing homeowners to question if there's a solution that can truly tackle them head-on. Thankfully, green-fingered individuals have flocked to the Mrs Hinch Gardening Tips Facebook group to spill their tried-and-true secrets for banishing these blemishes. Top of the list is the use of sodium hypochlorite, a powerful concoction known for its lichen-slaying prowess by eliminating the organisms behind those unsightly black spots. Cassandra chimed in with her success story: "Sodium hypochlorite cleared mine. Sprayed it all over my patio, left it half an hour then just rinsed off. Leave longer if you prefer." Meanwhile, David Simkins offered his two cents: "Sodium hypochlorite from eBay. Just brush on and rinse off after an hour. It will kill any weeds too." Adding to the chorus, Charlotte Lodge shared her own positive experience: "Sodium hypochlorite worked so well for me to get the black spots off." For those eager to try it out, sodium hypochlorite is up for grabs at £21.50 on Amazon or available for £30 from Alliance Online, reports the Express. Yet, amid the praise, one gardener posed a note of caution, suggesting that sodium hypochlorite doesn't completely eliminate black spots but rather diminishes their appearance. Shannon Booker clarified her stance: "Sodium hypochlorite is undiluted bleach which is really good at cleaning any paving. "I have used it past and present but it doesn't remove black spots it just fades it. It is a fungus embedded and grows I have it on Indian stone. "This year I have used the Pro-Kleen black spot remover and the stains have all gone now." Other green-fingered enthusiasts have also sung praises for this product. Jess Gwyen remarked: "Pro-Kleen black spot destroyer it's really good. "Sprayed my slabs and within 10 minutes the black spots had gone. It really works like magic." Fiona Stewart commented: "The Pro-Kleen black spot remover is the only thing that works to get the black spots off. Just had mine delivered." The Pro-Kleen Ultimate Black Destroyer is available on Amazon for £29.95, with customers noting its "very effective" nature and how their patios "look like new" after use. However, reviews are varied regarding the effectiveness on black spots and overall value. Households can also find the Pro-Kleen Ultimate Black Destroyer at B&Q and OnBuy for £29.95.
Daily Mirror
20-05-2025
- General
- Daily Mirror
Woman finds 'magic' product to remove moss from her lawn in just two days
A woman who was struggling to rid her lawn of moss has found an easy solution that will help others too. The best part is that the product will turn your grass greener too Moss, much like weeds, is infamous for taking over garden lawns, revelling in damp conditions and flourishing in the shadows. When a lawn feels spongy underfoot, it's often due to leafy green stems or fronds of moss, entwined among the grass blades; a tell-tale sign of its presence. The problem often lies with soggy soil conditions, compacted earth, or general grass malaise – without intervention, moss and its rapidly spreading spores will repeatedly conquer your lawn. Yet, avid gardeners have cracked the code for eliminating this uninvited guest and preventing its pesky return. Fed up with a recurring moss invasion, Mandy Brown-Callis sought advice from fellow green-fingered enthusiasts on the Gardening Hints and Tips Facebook group, pleading: "Hi, any of you lovely people have any tips on how to rid my lawn of Moss?" Her lawn, increasingly claimed by moss, propelled her to plead: "I have the same problem year in and year out. My lawn now seems to be being taken over by the stuff. Most grateful for any hints or tips. Thank you." While solutions like scarifying and aerating cropped up, one member, Lasma Styles, stood by iron sulphate as the remedy of choice, professing: "Iron sulphate is used to green and toughen up grass as well as to kill off moss." Countering commercial moss killers, she swears by its effectiveness proclaiming: "No need to bother with fancy moss killers, this works like magic in two days, and the moss has died." With confidence, she assures that once dead, the moss can be easily removed, leaving behind an enviable, green turf: "Then you can scrape the blackened moss out and enjoy your green greener grass." However, Lasma has warned gardeners to dilute iron sulphate "correctly and not overdo it" as an excess can be detrimental, reports the Express. She further commented: "Apparently iron sulphate cannot be sold legally as herbicide, but really is the simplest and cheapest way to do it." Garden enthusiasts have a selection of iron sulphate brands to choose from, including the Pro-Kleen 2.5 kg Premium Iron Sulphate available on Amazon for £15.95. In the reviews, customers express satisfaction with the results on their lawns after using this product, noting its effectiveness, value for money, and ease of use. They highlight its solubility, stating it dissolves well in water, and commend the fertiliser for being user-friendly and enhancing the greenness of the grass. The only gripe some customers have is that the container's contents weighed in at less than the advertised 2.5kg.
