My two-ingredient solution will banish green algae on fences & stop it coming back for good, it costs less than a fiver
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OF-FENCE My two-ingredient solution will banish green algae on fences & stop it coming back for good, it costs less than a fiver
GARDENERS love to take pride in their outside spaces, from growing hundreds of plants to getting the perfect lawn.
But green algae growing on garden fences can totally ruin it.
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Here's how to banish algae for good
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Unfortunately, wooden fences are the perfect breeding ground for the stuff.
Wooden fences, that are often overshadowed by plants and exposed to weather elements, provide the perfect environment for algae growth.
While it can be time-consuming to clean, it doesn't have to be hard.
And now a fence expert has shared the perfect solution to getting rid of it and stopping it from coming back.
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The experts at knowoodworks.com say you need just two items to banish it.
To start, prep the area around your fence by covering plants with plastic to ensure you don't kill any of them.
Once you've protected the surrounding area, it's time to mix the solution.
The experts state: "Mix one part bleach and two parts warm water.
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"Before you begin cleaning, make sure you have some rubber gloves handy."
Apply the solution to the fence and scrub with a hard brush.
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Eventually, the green algae spots will begin to disappear.
You can then let the solution sit for up to an hour before rinsing it off.
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You then want to let the fence completely dry before moving on to the next step of painting the fence.
The experts added: "No paints or stains can be applied until the fence is fully dried out, and while it can be helpful to remove some of the excess moisture with deck cloths, it can take between 24 and 48 hours for the wood to reabsorb its natural oils."
When the fence is completely dry, you can prevent the algae from forming again by applying a fresh coat of waterproof stain and sealant.
Be sure to do this when no rain is expected within the following 24 hours.
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The pros finish: "While a brush is the best method to get in the smaller spaces, you can use a roller or a sprayer, but just be sure to add extra applications to have total coverage.
"A coat of sealer will weather-proof it and give you extra coverage for recesses or grooves that may have been missed."
You can buy fence sealant from Tool Station for just £7.68 and a bottle of bleach from Tesco for 75p.
You don't have to use the whole tub of sealant if you are spot treating the fence, making the hack CST less than a fiver.
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