I recently posted about how to clean a lot of fencing panels prior to
re-staining.

I had tried Sodium Hypochlorite & Lauryl Dimethylamine Oxide mix, this
worked very well on my sandstone patio, but concerned about bleaching
effect on the wood, removal of colour from existing stain, and how this
could effect longevity of new stain.


Did a lot of Googling around and came across a product recommendation
.... 'Wet & Forget' http://www.wetandforget.co.uk/

I managed to get a sample to try ..... diluted 5 to 1 ... simply
sprayed it on ... no agitation whatsoever.
All algae dead the next day ..where it was thin ... simply gone, where
it was thick, what remains is a white powder.

This can be brushed off or it will wash off in the rain.


Impressed how well this performed. It contains no bleach and has
unlimited shelf life ... as it also works on brick & stone I just
ordered 20L of it ... and will spray my cills, lintols, pillars & copings.
As well as all fence (6000 sq ft) and the patio to stop re-growth.

It seems it is well advertised on the TV shopping channels - I went to
manufacturers web site .. and their price was the same .......... but
importantly there is also a 20% scheme if you get recommended by a user.
Discount applies to both party's.

(happy to recommend any of you if you want the 20% off - ping me an email)

I used that and saved a nice chunk of money.

rick wrote:
I recently posted about how to clean a lot of fencing panels prior to
re-staining.

I had tried Sodium Hypochlorite & Lauryl Dimethylamine Oxide mix, this
worked very well on my sandstone patio, but concerned about bleaching
effect on the wood, removal of colour from existing stain, and how this
could effect longevity of new stain.


Did a lot of Googling around and came across a product recommendation
... 'Wet & Forget' http://www.wetandforget.co.uk/

I managed to get a sample to try ..... diluted 5 to 1 ... simply
sprayed it on ... no agitation whatsoever.
All algae dead the next day ..where it was thin ... simply gone, where
it was thick, what remains is a white powder.

This can be brushed off or it will wash off in the rain.


Impressed how well this performed. It contains no bleach and has
unlimited shelf life ... as it also works on brick & stone I just
ordered 20L of it ... and will spray my cills, lintols, pillars & copings.
As well as all fence (6000 sq ft) and the patio to stop re-growth.

It seems it is well advertised on the TV shopping channels - I went to
manufacturers web site .. and their price was the same .......... but
importantly there is also a 20% scheme if you get recommended by a user.
Discount applies to both party's.

(happy to recommend any of you if you want the 20% off - ping me an email)

I used that and saved a nice chunk of money.
Did you have any plants near the fence and did they survive?

Looks like 10% off code WETCLOUD10 dunno if it works with the 20% intro
code too.
Also seems to be sold at costco - no idea of price.

On 02/11/2015 18:15, Bob Minchin wrote:
rick wrote:

Did you have any plants near the fence and did they survive?

Looks like 10% off code WETCLOUD10 dunno if it works with the 20% intro
code too.
Also seems to be sold at costco - no idea of price.



I saw the WETCLOUD10 discount ... but then saw on their web site if you
get a user to request a discount for you you get 20% ....

I only have grass near fence ... seems unaffected - but don't know about
plants.
Impressed how fast it killed all the algae .. simply spayed on.

Did read in FAQ that it will kill fish if used in/on fish ponds, can't
recall any warning about plants.

rick wrote:
On 02/11/2015 18:15, Bob Minchin wrote:
rick wrote:

Did you have any plants near the fence and did they survive?

Looks like 10% off code WETCLOUD10 dunno if it works with the 20% intro
code too.
Also seems to be sold at costco - no idea of price.



I saw the WETCLOUD10 discount ... but then saw on their web site if you
get a user to request a discount for you you get 20% ....

I only have grass near fence ... seems unaffected - but don't know about
plants.
Impressed how fast it killed all the algae .. simply spayed on.

Did read in FAQ that it will kill fish if used in/on fish ponds, can't
recall any warning about plants.
OK Thanks Rick.

Does this white powder have any safety issues for plants or wildlife at all?
Brian

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"Bob Minchin" wrote in message
...
rick wrote:
I recently posted about how to clean a lot of fencing panels prior to
re-staining.

I had tried Sodium Hypochlorite & Lauryl Dimethylamine Oxide mix, this
worked very well on my sandstone patio, but concerned about bleaching
effect on the wood, removal of colour from existing stain, and how this
could effect longevity of new stain.


Did a lot of Googling around and came across a product recommendation
... 'Wet & Forget' http://www.wetandforget.co.uk/

I managed to get a sample to try ..... diluted 5 to 1 ... simply
sprayed it on ... no agitation whatsoever.
All algae dead the next day ..where it was thin ... simply gone, where
it was thick, what remains is a white powder.

This can be brushed off or it will wash off in the rain.


Impressed how well this performed. It contains no bleach and has
unlimited shelf life ... as it also works on brick & stone I just
ordered 20L of it ... and will spray my cills, lintols, pillars &
copings.
As well as all fence (6000 sq ft) and the patio to stop re-growth.

It seems it is well advertised on the TV shopping channels - I went to
manufacturers web site .. and their price was the same .......... but
importantly there is also a 20% scheme if you get recommended by a user.
Discount applies to both party's.

(happy to recommend any of you if you want the 20% off - ping me an
email)

I used that and saved a nice chunk of money.
Did you have any plants near the fence and did they survive?

Looks like 10% off code WETCLOUD10 dunno if it works with the 20% intro
code too.
Also seems to be sold at costco - no idea of price.

Now all I need is a bramble killing substance and I'll be happy!

Brian

--
From the Sofa of Brian Gaff Reply address is active
Remember, if you don't like where I post
or what I say, you don't have to
read my posts! :-)
"Bob Minchin" wrote in message
...
rick wrote:
On 02/11/2015 18:15, Bob Minchin wrote:
rick wrote:

Did you have any plants near the fence and did they survive?

Looks like 10% off code WETCLOUD10 dunno if it works with the 20% intro
code too.
Also seems to be sold at costco - no idea of price.



I saw the WETCLOUD10 discount ... but then saw on their web site if you
get a user to request a discount for you you get 20% ....

I only have grass near fence ... seems unaffected - but don't know about
plants.
Impressed how fast it killed all the algae .. simply spayed on.

Did read in FAQ that it will kill fish if used in/on fish ponds, can't
recall any warning about plants.
OK Thanks Rick.

Brian-Gaff wrote:

Now all I need is a bramble killing substance and I'll be happy!

rootout is good on them, but if you keep at them frequently with
gylphosate they do give up after a couple of years.

On 03/11/2015 09:38, Brian-Gaff wrote:
Now all I need is a bramble killing substance and I'll be happy!

Brian



I spent nearly 10 years killing Knotweed in previous house .. none here,
but have the highly resistant Mare Tail.

Brian-Gaff wrote

Now all I need is a bramble killing substance and I'll be happy!

Its called napalm.

"Bob Minchin" wrote in message
...
rick wrote:
On 02/11/2015 18:15, Bob Minchin wrote:
rick wrote:

Did you have any plants near the fence and did they survive?

Looks like 10% off code WETCLOUD10 dunno if it works with the 20%
intro
code too.
Also seems to be sold at costco - no idea of price.



I saw the WETCLOUD10 discount ... but then saw on their web site if you
get a user to request a discount for you you get 20% ....

I only have grass near fence ... seems unaffected - but don't know about
plants.
Impressed how fast it killed all the algae .. simply spayed on.

Did read in FAQ that it will kill fish if used in/on fish ponds, can't
recall any warning about plants.
OK Thanks Rick.

On 02/11/2015 18:28, rick wrote:
On 02/11/2015 18:15, Bob Minchin wrote:
rick wrote:

Did you have any plants near the fence and did they survive?

Looks like 10% off code WETCLOUD10 dunno if it works with the 20% intro
code too.
Also seems to be sold at costco - no idea of price.



I saw the WETCLOUD10 discount ... but then saw on their web site if you
get a user to request a discount for you you get 20% ....

I only have grass near fence ... seems unaffected - but don't know about
plants.
Impressed how fast it killed all the algae .. simply spayed on.

Did read in FAQ that it will kill fish if used in/on fish ponds, can't
recall any warning about plants.

Sounds impressive.

Here's an MSDS

http://complyplus.grainger.com/grain...heetid=3809640

On 03/11/2015 09:36, Brian-Gaff wrote:
Does this white powder have any safety issues for plants or wildlife at all?
Brian



Manufacturer website has a FAQ .. sorry I don't know