How to remove Moss?

As the days get darker & surfaces like patios and paths get wetter, stone gets slippery. Homeowners ask us, 'How do I care for my outdoor surfaces this winter?'

Use Grean Boss to maintain outdoor surfaces.

Why does moss grow ?

Moss loves shady, damp areas, especially on patios when drainage is poor. When the weather turns and patios and paths encounter less sunlight compared to spring and summer months, moss & algae can start growing quickly.

Moss doesn’t have roots, unlike other plants. They draw their nutrients from rainwater around them.

How to remove Moss?

You can use a pressure washer or a simple spray and leave treatment. Pressure washing can be time-consuming leaving windows and walls surrounding your property looking dirty due to the mess created. We recommend a spray-and-leave moss remover that works overtime to break down moss. Once sprayed, rainwater will wash it away over time.

What spray-and-leave moss removers should I use?

Grean Boss can be used to treat all green surfaces around your property, including moss and green algae. Algae will disappear within days & moss will begin to brown looking visibly better within one week.

Can Grean Boss be used on tennis courts?

Yes, Grean Boss can be used to spray all green surfaces on tennis courts, including moss & algae.

How to clean green surfaces around my house?

If you want to remove green algae within a few days, try the Stone King Algae Remover. If you’re looking for something that treats Moss as well as Algae, try Grean Boss.

Why is my patio slippery?

Patios become slippery due to algae, moss & lichen. Regular maintenance is required to prevent hard surfaces from becoming slippery. There are a range of products available to keep your patios and paths safe during wet periods. Products like Stone King – Algae Remover will help remove slippery surfaces in 3-5 days of application.

How to stop moss growing?

To stop moss growing ensure paths and patios around your property have drainage installed to ensure water drains away quickly. Cut back hedges and trees to provide more sunlight to hard surfaces. Lightly pressure wash areas around your property annually to remove surface dirt and debris. Apply an annual spray and leave treatment like Grean Boss during the wet periods.

How to treat Moss on Artificial grass or AstroTurf?

Grean Boss can be used to spray Moss that grows on artificial grass or Astro turf. Moss will brown within 3-5 days of application, weathering overtime will slowly break the moss down.

In the winter months, patios can become slippery. A build-up of organic growth, dirt & debris can create dangerous hard surfaces for homeowners. There is a range of products available to tackle safety concerns around customers properties ensuring safer surfaces within minutes of application. From spray and leave solutions to a thorough cleaning solution to revive your outdoor spaces anytime of the year.

More About Moss

In the UK, we largely see moss during the wet & darker months. In other countries, moss can survive in extremely hot conditions found in deserts and cold, snowy mountains. Moss plays a key role in habitats around the world.

Moss is classified as Bryphyta in the plant world like liverworts and hornworts.

Moss has a broad range of adaptations and can occupy uninhabited areas on ledges and mountains.

Moss becomes dormant during high heat to survive. Surviving temperatures of up to 100 degrees and lows beyond -100 degrees.

Acting like sponges, Moss grabs onto water which can cause issues for homeowner’s roof tiles during freezing temperatures. Expanding and cracking roof tiles can be costly.