Dec
16
2008
Keeping Your Patio Mold Free, Part II
Mold on the floor of your patio can be hazardous because the surface becomes slippery when covered with mold. A slip on moldy patios can cause serious injuries, so it’s wise to keep mold at bay.
Generally, you can get rid the mold on your patio by spraying it with a mold killer. Alternately you can use mold-cleaning solutions as well. The best way to free the patio of mold is to spray water using a pressure nozzle. This will clean the mold totally and will not affect the plants around the patio.
Mold can infect patio furniture too. You can use mold removing sprays or solutions to get rid of the mold on your patio furniture as well.
Employ these tips to keep mold off your patio:
- Choose materials for your patio furniture that are mold resistant.
- Make sure that the patio is well ventilated.
- Carpets are breeding grounds for molds – avoid indoor outdoor carpet on your patio.
- If the patio has a cooling and heating system installed, then try to filter the air.
- Use the heater more often during winters to keep the mold from forming.
There are plenty of environmentally friendly and biodegradable cleaning solutions available for patio cleaning. By using these products regularly or by using water jets at high pressure, you can overcome the problem of mold formation on patios.
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