Patio Magic

[youen]

I cant find Patio Magic here in France,does somebody know the name of an equivalent product in France.Thanks

 

[KAL]

I cant find Patio Magic here in France,does somebody know the name of an equivalent product in France.Thanks

"Magique de Terrasse"?

 

[ronsurf]

Le Patio Magic?

 

[chasroberts]

I know it sounds daft but if you let us know what you want it for it might be easier to help. If it's for cleaning patios thenI think the active ingredient in brick cleaner is Hydrochloric Acid which you can buy cheapply in any bricolage. It will need dilutinhg before use and please let someone else confirm this before going ahead. If you have soome other use for this product as is often the case on here let us know what and I'm sure someone will be able to suggest a French alternative.

Chas

 

[pvb]

If it's for cleaning patios thenI think the active ingredient in brick cleaner is Hydrochloric Acid which you can buy cheapply in any bricolage.

The active ingredient in Patio Magic is benzalkonium chloride, an algaecide.

 

[sailorman]

I know it sounds daft but if you let us know what you want it for it might be easier to help. If it's for cleaning patios then I think the active ingredient in brick cleaner is Hydrochloric Acid which you can buy cheaply in any bricolage. It will need diluting before use and please let someone else confirm this before going ahead. If you have some other use for this product as is often the case on here let us know what and I'm sure someone will be able to suggest a French alternative.

Chas

Hydrochloric acid is for cleaning / removing alkaline substances ( motar snots / lime scale ) not mould or mildew .
Patio magic & Brintons MMC (Mould & mildew cleaner) does just that it kills mould & mildew on fabrics,timber, patio`s & grp

 

[youen]

I want to use the equivalent of Patio Magic to clean the mould on teak deck and sprayhood.I need something which doesnt damage the alloy frame or gelcoat.Thanks

 

[pvb]

I want to use the equivalent of Patio Magic to clean the mould on teak deck and sprayhood.I need something which doesnt damage the alloy frame or gelcoat.Thanks

Look on labels for benzalkonium chloride (perhaps chlorure de benzalkonium). Or buy Boracol, a timber preservative which is better for the job as it also contains a fungicide. Boracol is recommended by Hallberg Rassy for use on teak decks; I used it for years on my HR's deck and sprayhood.

 

[chasroberts]

See! That's why I said let someone else confirm it!

Chas

 

[pvb]

Googling should find a French product easily. Here's one - 3T Anti-Mousse - see http://www.zeromousse.fr/11--anti-mousse-3t

 

[dunedin]

Youen - did you find any Patio Magic equivalent available at main DIY stores (as opposed to mail order) ? If so would be interested to know where & what

Needed for teak deck cleaning, and suspect airlines wont be keen on putting in hold baggage ;-)

 

[youen]

I found a product made by Bayer which contains also benzalkonium ,I have not tried it for the moment,I shall check the dilution to get it similar to Patio,if you want tomorrow I can find the exact name of the product,I bought it an a garden center (le magasin vert)

 

[sailorman]

one problem now is it works best in warmer & drier weather

 

[youen]

The name is Dimanin (Bayer jardin)

 

[Vara]

To set you on the right path...did you see what I did there?.. If on the container it has a corrosive symbol it's the wrong stuff. It should have a dangerous to the environment symbol, a shrivelled tree and dead fish. It is so try and keep it out of the water.

 

[halb]

Has anyone tried patio magic on mildewed sails, ie does it damage sail cloth?

 

[NornaBiron]

Benzalkonium chloride, aka Patio Magic, is reportedly fantastic at keeping black water pipes and tanks clear of calcium deposits. Unfortunately we haven't found it in Greece to be able to try it out.

 

[LadyInBed]

Look on labels for benzalkonium chloride (perhaps chlorure de benzalkonium). Or buy Boracol, a timber preservative which is better for the job as it also contains a fungicide. Boracol is recommended by Hallberg Rassy for use on teak decks; I used it for years on my HR's deck and sprayhood.

http://acslimited.co.uk/teak-deck-maintenance-boracol/
Based in Yeovil Somerset.

 

[pvb]

Has anyone tried patio magic on mildewed sails, ie does it damage sail cloth?

I use Boracol on my sprayhood - no damage at all.

 

[dunedin]

The name is Dimanin (Bayer jardin)

Great thanks - will see if I can locate this