Removing green algae: a handy step-by-step plan
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Green deposits on your tiles, wooden surfaces, or patio are not only unsightly but can also cause slipperiness. The Osmo Patio Cleaner is suitable for removing green deposits from virtually all surfaces. Whether you want to clean green tiles, natural stone, or wooden decking, this powerful green deposit cleaner makes short work of deposits, algae, and dirt. In this article, you will read how to use the product optimally before replacing the wooden surface or removing the tiles.
Step-by-step plan: Removing green deposits with the Osmo Patio Cleaner
Ready to remove your green algae? We are happy to provide you with a handy step-by-step plan so you can get started right away.
Preparation
Start by sweeping the surface with a stiff broom. Remove sand, leaves, and other debris to prevent it from mixing with the green algae cleaner. Ensure good drainage to prevent new green algae from forming.
Mix the Osmo Patio Cleaner
Add the Osmo Patio Cleaner to a bucket of lukewarm water. The dosage depends on the degree of soiling:
- Mild soiling: Mix in a ratio of 1:25.
- Heavy soiling: Mix in a ratio of 1:1 for maximum cleaning power.
- Apply the mixture evenly to the tiles or wooden surface.
Apply the green algae cleaner
Use the Osmo Patio Brush to apply the green algae cleaner evenly over the surface. Work in the direction of the wood grain or structure of the tiles to allow the product to penetrate optimally. Avoid letting the mixture dry out while removing the green algae.
Scrub thoroughly
Wet your patio. Scrub with the Osmo Patio Brush to effectively loosen green deposits, moss, and dirt. For stubborn green deposits, you can repeat the treatment.
Rinse the surface
Rinse thoroughly with clean water. Use a garden hose to rinse the tiles, for example.
Avoid using a high-pressure washer to remove green deposits, as this makes the top layer more porous and the surface more susceptible to moisture. Cleaning with a high-pressure washer is extremely harmful to wood. It causes the soft parts of the wood to be damaged. After using a high-pressure washer, the damaged wood absorbs moisture more easily, causing the wood to turn green faster and rot more quickly.
Check and treat again if necessary
After removing the green deposits, check if all of them have been removed. Repeat the steps for stubborn spots or use Osmo Power-Gel for a deeper cleaning and to remove graying. For the correct approach, please refer to the Osmo Power-Gel product page.
If you would like to prevent green deposits in the future, we recommend treating the surface with an Osmo exterior treatment. This way, you can achieve a beautiful wooden finish or coated tiles, for example.
Benefits of Osmo Patio Cleaner
The Osmo Patio Cleaner offers a complete solution for removing green deposits from tiles or wood. The benefits at a glance:
- Suitable for virtually all surfaces: wood, tiles, natural stone, and coated surfaces.
- Removes green deposits without damaging the top layer.
- Highly efficient: 1 liter of Osmo Patio Cleaner is sufficient for 30 to 100 m², depending on the dosage.
- Works optimally in combination with the Osmo Patio Brush.
Follow-up treatment
After removing green deposits, you can provide extra protection to the surface with a suitable treatment:
- Osmo Terrace Oil: For treating horizontal wooden surfaces, such as decking and patios.
- Osmo UV Protection Oil: For vertical wooden surfaces, such as fences and cladding.
Wait at least 24 hours after cleaning before applying these products so that the surface is completely dry.
Supplies
UV Protection Oil Color Samples
Osmo's UV protection oil and Terrace Oil are available in transparent and lightly pigmented variants. A transparent finish will deepen the color of the surface, while a pigmented oil adds color and offers extra protection.
Terrace Oil: for horizontal wood parts
Prevent green deposits
For lasting protection and a clean patio, you can periodically clean the surface with a mild dosage of Osmo Patio Cleaner (1:25). Avoid standing water and ensure sufficient sunlight on your surface to limit new green deposits.
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