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Post by The witch on Feb 13, 2007 12:07:26 GMT 1
The brickwork in my patio is now looking quiet green, slimy and a bit yucky looking  What is the best way to clean it? ![]() i33.photobucket.com/albums/d75/The witch-in-Norfolk/Bits%20and%20bobs/yuk.jpg[/IMG] |
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Post by sweetleaf on Feb 13, 2007 12:33:25 GMT 1
I use diluted bleach and a hard brush, satisfying work on a sunny day. ;D
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Post by piggingardener on Feb 13, 2007 12:37:19 GMT 1
Jeyes fluid or Armillatox work well too. Or, if you have one, a pressure washer makes short work of it.
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Post by The witch on Feb 13, 2007 14:07:07 GMT 1
I use diluted bleach and a hard brush, satisfying work on a sunny day. ;D I don't use bleach or Jeyes Fluid - I think I will just have to get the hose pipe out and use a stiff brush. :  |
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Post by 4pygmies on Feb 13, 2007 15:41:03 GMT 1
A jet spray is really efficient and pretty good fun too!
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Post by The witch on Feb 13, 2007 16:50:50 GMT 1
I've got a gizit I can add to the hose pipe, I will give it a try at the weekend I think, if the weather is OK |
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Post by madonplants on Feb 13, 2007 19:45:40 GMT 1
Pressure washer and they are great fun too, especially if you have a dog and two kids about! Oh and make sure you wear old clothing. After you do it, you will know why I say this!!  Keith |
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Post by chickadeedeedee on Feb 14, 2007 4:11:38 GMT 1
Hi The witch. A steam cleaner will make very fast work of the clean up and use very little water. C3D |
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Post by Sleepy on Feb 14, 2007 8:25:00 GMT 1
Getting the green slimy is only half of your problem. How are you going to get that red paint off?
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Post by 4pygmies on Feb 14, 2007 8:40:46 GMT 1
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Post by The witch on Feb 14, 2007 8:44:52 GMT 1
Mmmm - perhaps an airbrush Sleepy ;D
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Post by The witch on Feb 14, 2007 11:28:30 GMT 1
Right - I've decided to attack the green slime now!!!
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Post by plocket on Feb 14, 2007 20:32:45 GMT 1
How does it look now that you've taken action The witch?
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Post by The witch on Feb 15, 2007 0:33:07 GMT 1
Looks much better now thanks Plocket, but not quite as good as in the photo above though, which was taken just after the pond and patio were completed. |
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Post by madonplants on Feb 15, 2007 1:08:43 GMT 1
Looks much better now thanks Plocket, but not quite as good as in the photo above though, which was taken just after the pond and patio were completed. The witch, have you got any before, during and after pics as well? Keith |
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Post by The witch on Feb 15, 2007 9:05:34 GMT 1
Yes Keith, but they need uploading to Photobucket |
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Post by plocket on Feb 15, 2007 9:46:09 GMT 1
Well done - glad your hard work paid off The witch.
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Post by cheerypeabrain on Feb 21, 2007 20:12:24 GMT 1
Lovely...I used Jeye's Fluid for the first time this year in my GH.... nobody tells you that your lovely clean GH will end up smelling like a municipal toilet..... : Back to dilute bleach for me this year! What a lovely garden you have The witch...I do love the work that you've done ;D. Our garden's just too small for a pond...but one day! |
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Post by The witch on Feb 22, 2007 8:18:29 GMT 1
How about a very small wildlife pond or bog garden CPB - but whatever you do, don't use bleach in the bog garden  |
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Post by debbiem on Feb 22, 2007 9:37:03 GMT 1
I agree with the pressure washer - hubby only needs the slightest excuse to get his out.
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Post by The witch on Feb 22, 2007 9:49:20 GMT 1
We are on a water meter though..........
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