Moss Removal From Sidewalk

Moss is a common problem on outdoor surfaces, such as driveways, walls and sidewalks. The non-flowering plant can trap moisture between itself and your sidewalk causing deterioration overtime. Since the moss can be slippery, it poses a risk of injury for those who walk on it. Moss should be removed as soon as possible to prevent damage and injury. Fortunately, moss can be removed with a few common household tools.

Water hose
Brush broom
Rubber gloves
Bucket
Bleach
Trisodium phosphate
Scrub brush
Broom

Instructions

- 1
  Use a water hose to rinse the sidewalk clear of the moss. The pressure from the hose will push most of the moss off the sidewalk. Remove any remaining moss with a brush broom.
- 2
  Wear a pair of rubber gloves to prevent skin irritation caused by cleaning chemicals.
- 3
  Fill a bucket with 1 gallon of water. Add 1/2 cup of bleach. Alternatively, substitute the bleach with trisodium phosphate (TSP).
- 4
  Scrub the sidewalk with a scrub brush saturated in the mixture. Or you can use a brush broom saturated in the mixture, so you do not have to bend down while scrubbing.
- 5
  Continue scrubbing the sidewalk in a vigorous motion and saturating the brush until you have removed all traces of the moss and thoroughly cleaned the sidewalk.
- 6
  Rinse the sidewalk clean with the water hose. Begin at one end of the sidewalk and move the water hose in a steady back-and-forth motion that slowly moves upward.
- 7
  Allow the sidewalk to air dry. Sweep your sidewalk regularly with a broom to keep it clean and clear of debris.

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