WITH the official arrival of spring this weekend, many people will be thinking about sprucing up their garden.
And after months of rain and damp weather you may notice unsightly algae, moss, and mould has coated your fences.
Green algae and mould can make your fence look unsightly after winter[/caption]
So if you’re looking to tackle this as an early job in your outdoor space, you’ve come to the right place.
Mrs Hinch fans have revealed the “easy and excellent” hack that can have your garden fence spring-ready in minutes.
Taking to the Facebook group Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips, one member had asked: “Any handy tips for removing green mould from garden fences?”
This seemingly common problem had social media users flocking to the comments to provide solutions and one product combination stood out as a clear favourite – White vinegar and bicarbonate of soda.
One cleaning fanatic commented: “White vinegar, bicarbonate of soda and warm water. Just brush on and green algae goes.
“Did mine last spring, excellent and easy.”
Armstrong Cheshire’s director and DIY expert, Simon Wardle has since confirmed that this quick and convenient hack really does work.
He said: “The combination of vinegar and bicarb creates a gentle, mild-abrasive cleaner that removes green algae and mould from your fence and the best part is – it doesn’t strip the paint.
“This cleaning method is quick and convenient since most people already have the ingredients at home.
“If not, you can buy baking soda and vinegar for just £1 at Aldi.”
This Mrs Hinch fan-approved hack can even save you up to £1,500 in future fence repairs, making it a cost-effective and convenient way to remove green algae and mould from your fence panels.
So if you’re looking to give it a try, all you need is distilled white vinegar, bicarbonate of soda, warm water and a spray bottle.
Then, mix one part warm water with one part vinegar and two teaspoons of bicarb, and pour into a spray bottle.
Spray the mixture onto affected areas of your fence and let it sit for 10-15 minutes before rinsing off with water.
Finally, use a hand brush to remove any stubborn areas that may need scrubbing – and you’re all done.
