SteveIOW
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Decks, Ropes, Spray Hood, Mailnsail Stackaway...... all covered in Green Algae. What's best / easiest way to remove it? Patio Magic, Milton, Bleach.........................?
Green Algae
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johnalison
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Patio Magic for me because of its easy availability, but its lookalikes would do as well. I generally treat in situ and let the elements wash the mould/algae away, which usually takes a week or two.
Plum
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Agree. Patio Magic. I use a pump up garden sprayer. Spray on decks, ropes, covers, when they are completely dry and ensure everything is fully dry again before and rain or dew falls.
CJ13
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How does Patio Magic affect paintwork?
Boathook
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My decks are green with alge. Will use the jet washer to clean. Sail covers, running rigging are all at home scrubbed and painted with fabsil as appropriate and dried.
TSB240
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It doesn't.
It is a biocide with a small amount of detergent. It is not either acidic or alkali which makes it safe to use on fabrics.
It may be harmful to pond bound fish but I have never seen any effect on our freshwater dock aquatic residents.
I expect any run off after rain has rinsed it off is well diluted.
Don't be tempted to scrub clean or pressure wash post application.
I spray on neat on a dry day and watch any green algae turn brown and wash off with the next rain.
Best follow up after algae has gone with a second preventative soaking which will guarantee 6 months algae free boating.
Stemar
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Be careful with the jet washer. I did that on a friend's boat, and it found some bubbles in the gel coat and blew them open.
johnalison
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There appear to be concerns about its effect on the environment so I would only spray when ashore, and on my patio of course. I find the spray has quite a choking effect, so it needs to be done carefully. I have teak decks and paint it on with a deck brush which has an alternative soft head