Patio Magic! 16491 Concentrate: Ideal for Patios, Paths and Driveways (Kills Algae and Lichens), 2.5 Litres

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Price: This product offers excellent value for money with a concentrated formula that can cover a large surface area. The Defenders Bird Table Cleaner is a must-have for all bird enthusiasts who take pride in providing a clean and safe space for their feathered friends. This product is not just a simple cleaner; it's a potent solution designed to keep your bird table in tip-top condition. One of the standout features of this product is its concentrated formulation. Made without acids or bleach, it's a safe choice for cleaning all types of bird feeders and tables. Used to remove / inhibit algae growth on flags / paving stones - have used it before and found it to be fairly effective - best if used early autumn and repeated early spring - sometimes needs second application - but beats having to pressure-hose everything - also works on wood - have tried it to kill / inhibit moss but not so good at this - biological washing powder much more effective!"

Upon excavation, sandstone has a rough, craggy textured surface. It undergoes a levelling process to turn it into a smoother finish known as “gauging.” This makes it suitable for external applications, but not overly slippery. For use as flooring, the process is intensified to help achieve a smoother honed surface. Because the stone is relatively soft and easy to work with, for internal use, it is possible to literally polish the material to create a totally flat and shiny polished tile.Safety: Patio cleaners are formulated to be safe for your plants, pets, and the environment. You won't have to worry about harming your lovely garden or any curious critters that wander by. Peace of mind, am I right? Coverage: This product has an impressive coverage of up to 85m², meaning that you can clean a large area with just one bottle. First off, it’s a little more work to apply compared to my Runner-up, the Ultima plus XP (which is also more environmentally friendly). You need to brush the cleaner into the area for the best results and rinse it off with clean water afterwards. If you have pets or are concerned about the safety of wildlife, consider this organic option from Algon. According to the manufacturer it is ‘safe for children, pets and wildlife’. Available as a 2.5-litre concentrate, you simply dilute it and spray or pour it over the affected area and leave – there is no need for any rinsing.

After removing algae from the pavers, some of the joint sand may also have been washed away. You can replace the sand by simply pouring joint sand over the pavers and sweep it into and across the joints using your stiff brush. Sweep any that is in excess and store it for future use. When it comes to patio, pathway and driveway cleaning we would always recommend the best pressure washer for the task of removing algae, mould, lichen, moss, dirt and stains. Granted, most Kärcher pressure washers can work in tandem with a plug-in cleaning agent but the sheer power of high water pressure alone is usually more than enough to restore paving and stone to the way it was the day you first laid it.Green water blooms are usually triggered by an excessive amount of light, whether that is natural sunlight or artificial, or an excessive amount of nutrients in the water. So, keeping the right balance of light and food is a good preventative action to avoid green water, as are all the usual maintenance jobs that we’ll talk about in a different section of this article. Patio magic is extremely easy to apply. You just mix it with water, and then either spray it on with a garden sprayer, or pour it on the patio and use a brush to spread it around. I personally use the second method, and I always mix my solution slightly stronger than the recommended ratios, just to make sure. The downside of this product is much the same as many others of its type, namely the strong odour so please wear a mask when using this product and if you’re using inside, make sure the area is well ventilated.

So, now that you know why patio cleaners are worth your while, let's talk about what you should look for when buying one. Here are some key factors to consider:

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Type of dirt: There are three main types of dirt that need ousting; algae, moss, and dirt. For dirt or oil, consider a more powerful patio cleaner solution. Moss can be removed using a moss killer, whilst algae requires an algae remover. Most patio cleaner solutions will identify what they're best for cleaning, but for those more embedded areas of lichen and dirt, you'll likely need to use extra elbow grease. Loss: However, due to its strong formula, it may not be suitable for use on delicate surfaces or materials. A rotary cleaning head is much better for cleaning patio slabs and other outdoor surfaces. Other than making your cleaning effortless, it ensures green algae, mold and other stains are gone for good.

For ridding your patio of green algae, there are few products that work as well as patio Magic concentrate. Providing that you use it the right way, that is. StoneCare4U have developed unique formulations to help clean, seal and protect all types of sandstone. Our acid-free cleaners allow the surface to be easily cleaned. Meanwhile, our impregnating colour-enhancing or matt finish sandstone sealers create a water-resistant barrier. An additional benefit of applying a specialist sealer is the UV resistance it provides. Importantly, this helps reduce colour loss and surface degradation. Once the correct sandstone sealer is applied, any algae will just form and sit on the surface of the sandstone rather than becoming ingrained. Above all, this enables any maintenance needed to be less frequent and far easier. Planting things like water lilies and other floating plants, and also various plants that live submerged, can really help in the fight against algae. If you don’t have enough plants in your pond, there will be too many nutrients, and this encourages the growth of the green scourge we call algae. Pool Some patio cleaners require more effort than others and need to be scrubbed into the patio flooring and then rinsed off. Others are 'spray and walk away'. These can be applied and left to work on grime, mould and algae as it dries, leaving a protective coating that continues to keep the surface of your patio clean for months.