Moss on Tarmac (Footpath outside the home)

[50020]

Hi,

It has been discussed in a few threads years ago, looking through them product recommendations seem to vary. While I thought of resurrecting one of those threads, I have checked the activity of some of the posters, and they seem to be inactive members.

So, the pathway outside the house has been affected by moss ever since we purchased the new build nearly 8 years ago. I have in the past used a stiff brush, but this is is very hard work and is affecting the surface.

I have seen Jeyes Fluid recommended in another post, but no real idea how effective it was, and also anything with Hypochlorite.

Does anyone have any up to date advice?

The pictures, because it is bright really don't show how bad it is.

Products considered are:

NO NONSENSE DISINFECTANT & CLEANER 5LTR

No Nonsense Disinfectant & Cleaner 5Ltr - Screwfix

Order online at Screwfix.com. A highly effective, biodegradable disinfectant which kills germs. Concentrated formula, can be used neat or diluted to 1:100. FREE next day delivery available, free collection in 1 minute.

www.screwfix.com

JEYES OUTDOOR CLEANER & DISINFECTANT 5LTR

Jeyes Outdoor Cleaner & Disinfectant 5Ltr - Screwfix

Order online at Screwfix.com. Kills 99.9% of germs including avian flu. Powerful disinfectant that can help tackle a wide range of outdoor cleaning jobs. Cleans and disinfects paths, patios, decking and unblocks drains. Can also be used on plant pots, containers, seed trays, hanging baskets...

www.screwfix.com

or

DEOSAN RED LABEL HYPOCHLORITE - 20L

DEOSAN RED LABEL HYPOCHLORITE - 20L

Click & Collect Only.

www.bataltd.co.uk

 

[Tigercubrider]

That looks like a public path so take care whatever you do.
(Apply after dark and wear a balaclava )

 

[just pumps]

Moss Off, you do no more than spray it on and leave it alone, use it on my boat and it works a treat.

 

[50020]

@just pumps thanks. That’s one treatment I’d not heard of so will look in to it

 

[StephenOak]

No idea what you looked for, I have posted about this a few times, e.g.

Moss Remover for Car Drive

I have a modern block drive with "random" brick settings. A lot of the original sand filled joints are now filled with moss! Have tried to remove this manually but it's a large area. Would appreciate suggestions on the best (electric ?) gear to do the job. I have a fairly old Karcher 411 Power...

www.diynot.com

Does round up work on moss on tarmac?

I was out doing the garden and put round up down as the weeds along the edge of the house are just crazy. Part of the path is tarmac and is covered in thick moss which I sprayed with round up. Will it do the job?

www.diynot.com

Basically, anything with benzalkonium chloride in it will work (such as Patio Magic or Wet & Forget). I have no idea if Moss Off uses this.

Any moss killer will kill the moss but will not remove the dead material.

NB Benzalkonium chloride goes by other names, see

Benzalkonium chloride - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Looks like a good excuse to spend a pleasant solo hour or so away from the missus/family with the pressure washer once or twice a year to me.

 

[Matt42]

Pressure washer or a broom with a bucket of water and washing up liquid.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

With the ubiquitous comments from passers-by of 'you missed a bit' and 'you can do mine next' and resisting the urge to pressure wash the skin off their face!

 

[Why Not Indeed]

Dare I ask...what is the point of removing the moss?

 

[Matt42]

Dare I ask...what is the point of removing the moss?

Looks awful and can make a house look shabby? Just my opinion of course.

 

[Dereekoo]

Dare I ask...what is the point of removing the moss?

Whats the point of doing anything public spirited? Pride?

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Whats the point of doing anything public spirited? Pride?

What a peculiar thing to think.

 

[Dereekoo]

What a peculiar thing to think.

When you see some of the tradesmen bodges on this site I quite agree, pride is for mugs

 

[Why Not Indeed]

Looks awful and can make a house look shabby? Just my opinion of course.

Yeah, I guess it is a matter of opinion. I like green things, in general, and wouldn't go to any great effort to eradicate it [least of all back-breaking scrubbing].

 

[Matt42]

Yeah, I guess it is a matter of opinion. I like green things, in general, and wouldn't go to any great effort to eradicate it [least of all back-breaking scrubbing].

If you saw the Ivy growing over our brick walls from the neighbour then you might change your mind!