White vinegar can remove algae stains from wooden fences

Summarised from Liverpool Echo's report · Updated 23 Oct, 11:58 · Archive

White vinegar can be used to remove algae stains from wooden fences, according to gardening experts.

Wooden fences quickly become discoloured by green algae during damp autumn conditions. Algae not only makes fences look grimy but can also trap moisture, which distorts timber and compromises the structure's integrity over time.

White vinegar offers an effective and economical solution. According to Emma from Dino Decking, mixing equal parts white vinegar and water in a spray bottle and applying it to affected areas, then letting it sit for a few minutes before scrubbing and rinsing, removes algae and mould. The acetic acid in vinegar dissolves algae, moss and mould, lifting stains and making them simpler to clean. White vinegar is widely available in supermarket condiment aisles and most households already keep it in their kitchens.

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• Gardeners urged to wipe wooden fences with common kitchen item to remove algae stainsWooden fences can quickly become discoloured by green algae, but there's an easy method to help keep them clean using a common kitchen ingredientLiverpool Echo · 23 Oct, 10:01

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