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Killing moss on a tarmac drive

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Any suggestions what to use that will get rid of the moss without wrecking our aging tarmac drive?

Thanks


 
Posted : 25/10/2022 4:58 pm
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Lidl bio washing powder.
It's what my neighbour uses and it's quite good not sure how environmentally friendly it is.


 
Posted : 25/10/2022 5:00 pm
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Wet and forget is my go to.


 
Posted : 25/10/2022 5:00 pm
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1 part vinegar 3 parts water , spray on generously


 
Posted : 25/10/2022 5:01 pm
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Dri-Pak Soda Crystals from supermarket.


 
Posted : 25/10/2022 6:11 pm
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Sapphire Hard Surface Cleaner.. its like a much better version of wet and forget.
Dilute into a sprayer (1l to 20l of water) or scale down the ratio.

https://www.agrigem.co.uk/weed-killers/moss-killers/hard-surfaces/sapphire-moss-killer-1l

If its a thick layer of moss either scrape it off first or will need several applications over a few weeks / months to get it completely clear.


 
Posted : 25/10/2022 6:16 pm
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Thanks for the suggestions, was going to scrape it off first


 
Posted : 25/10/2022 8:31 pm
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Tesco bio powder , leave it on a week and brush up the dead moss .


 
Posted : 25/10/2022 8:50 pm
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Posted : 25/10/2022 9:36 pm
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Did this recently as was starting to get moss on the sheltered part of the tarmac drive. Bargain sized box of biological washing powder. Sprinkle liberally over the area and leave till it rains. Worked really well. Now o just need to brush up all the leaves and pine needles. This time of year is a pain


 
Posted : 25/10/2022 9:39 pm
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Costco do a 5L container of wet & forget (dilutes) which seems to work


 
Posted : 25/10/2022 11:17 pm
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No advice just wanted to mention that in read the title as Killing Moses on a tarmac driveway and it made me laugh


 
Posted : 25/10/2022 11:19 pm
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Why not just let it live? It’s an ecosystem like a coral reef. Yes, the green might clash with the black/grey of the quarried stone mixed up with the petrochemical glue but, hey it’s just nature! (Not the drive).
Or drive on it?


 
Posted : 25/10/2022 11:45 pm
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I'm sure Jeyes fluid is popular for this job.


 
Posted : 26/10/2022 12:33 am
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Iron sulphate


 
Posted : 26/10/2022 4:37 am
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Moss Death


 
Posted : 26/10/2022 5:33 am
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Iron sulphate - dilute some in a watering can and job jobbed. It's also great for greening your lawn - way cheaper than branded lawn fees. Just zapped some mild "greening" on my drive with the stuff.


 
Posted : 26/10/2022 10:22 am
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Well done Kayak23! Well done!


 
Posted : 26/10/2022 10:34 am

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