Mrs Hinch fans have shared a ‘brilliant’ method for removing green algae from fences – and it involves using a popular product that ‘gets rid of every bit of green’
Mrs Hinch’s devotees have revealed a “brilliant” trick to banish green algae from fences without the back-breaking work. If you notice your garden fences turning a shade of green, it’s probably down to an algae invasion.
Algae, essentially an organic fungal attacker, clings onto surfaces like fences, enveloping them in a green film. Because wood is naturally porous, it’s especially welcoming to algae, leaving many homeowners battling the unsightly spread.
But now, Mrs Hinch fans have come forward with a “brilliant” solution that they say “gets rid of every bit of green” without the need for endless scrubbing, reports the Express.
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In the ‘Mrs Hinch Gardening Tips’ Facebook group, Gillian Kinsella sought advice: “Looking for suggestions on how to treat the algae on the fence while protecting the flower bed. Thanks in advance.”
The response was overwhelming, with numerous green-fingered users recommending a miracle product known as Wet and Forget.
Retailing at £18 from Wickes and £34.99 from Amazon, Wet and Forget became the clear favourite among the gardening community. Trish Burrin endorsed it, saying: “Yes Wet and Forget. You will not be sorry. It’s amazing.”
Echoing her sentiment, Julie Chadwick advised: “Wet and Forget is brilliant. Just do what it says, spray it on and forget it.”
Adding another voice of support, Joanne Schofield assured: “Wet and Forget will get rid of every bit of that green. Just spray it on and leave it. You could cover plants with plastic bags while you spray.”
While Wet and Forget soared in popularity, some of Mrs Hinch’s followers also pointed to alternatives like using a wire brush, Spray and Leave, jet washing, and even white vinegar.
For a more hands-on approach, Debbie Fullerton recommended: “Once it’s dry use a wire brush – no chemicals needed.”
Julia Stanton commented: “Spear and Jackson. Spray and Leave. We just did it a few weeks ago. Algae disappeared. “We just put a towel around a potted bamboo while we did the fence. We just bought another tub ready for next year,” she added.
Jenny Neale chipped in with her own trick: “We Jet spray ours and it comes off.” Meanwhile, Nikki Swan offered an alternative: “Cover plants and spray white vinegar.”