What a Moss - How to Remove Algae and Moss
Sandwich, Kent (PRWEB UK) 19 April 2014 -- Slip and fall accidents are the most frequent types of premises liability cases and can result in serious injury.
Someone slips every 5 minutes and this normally occurs on wet or contaminated areas
According to statistics from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) slips and trips cost the National Health Service £133+ million per year.
Moss and algae are two distinct species that look very similar – simple plant organisms. Contrary to popular belief these plants do not damage what they are growing on but can cause patios, decking, paths and steps to become slippery.
Winter is traditionally the time when moss and algae growth is most significant, but buildup can occur during any wet period or in shady, humid areas - they need moisture for both growth and reproduction. Poorly drained and/or shady conditions contribute to the growth.
Mosses are among the oldest plants on earth and their structure is very simple. They don’t have roots and instead use what are known as ‘rhizoids’, thin hair-like filaments that attach themselves to rough surfaces.
Mosses don’t flower and hence don’t produce seeds; instead they reproduce by spores, like many other prehistoric plants. Moss can live in a dehydrated state for a long period of time – within hours of receiving water they rehydrate and resume photosynthesis.
Most slips are due to poor maintenance and inadequate cleaning. With an especially wet winter here in the UK, moss and algae spores have increasingly grown. Moss becomes a serious hazard when it is allowed to build up on the pavement, but solutions are often simple and cost effective.
Solutions
An effective solution will not only remove moss and algae but also protect from regrowth.
Although harsh chemicals like bleach will kill any moss in its path, it has the potential to damage the rest of your garden as well as being a danger to use. Bleach is a powerful oxidizer that can burn the skin and eyes. Regrowth after cleaning with harsh chemicals is proven to be quicker.
If cleaning with harmful chemicals you must follow a procedure that is safe for staff and the public. An improper clean with a chemical cleaner could cause more harm resulting in injury or illness. Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) must be supplied and areas will need to be closed off while cleaning takes place.
Bleach also has the ability to kill other plants, including your bedding display or an adjacent lawn. Bleach is formulated to remove colour by oxidation – with chlorine being the base of most commonly used products.
Acid based cleaning products should be avoided whenever possible; for many types of paving, they do more harm than good - acid is known to discolour pavement.
Biological cleaning is the right way to deal with removing any moss and algae. Biological products use nature’s own process to recycle waste – when a biological product is applied to a surface the microbials eat at the waste, completely removing it.
Using competitive exclusion, microbial cleaners clean much deeper and work continuously 24/7, excluding negative bacteria and improving the health and appearance of any surface.
Cleantec Innovation specialises in products that deliver the best results without detriment to the environment due to their biological, natural 100% biodegradable solutions. The Pro 59 Biological Algae and Moss Remover works quickly and efficiently – simply spray onto a surface and agitate with a stiff brush. Algae and moss will easily lift off.
Lorna Osborn, Account Manager at Cleantec Innovation said, “Our Pro 59 Biological Algae & Moss Remover harnesses natural processes in order to meet today’s demands for cleaning – cleaning areas contaminated by moss and algae without the use of potentially harmful chemicals.
"It is already being used by ground maintenance companies along the south east coastline.”
Pro 59 Biological Algae & Moss Remover is now available to buy online in both ready to use and concentrate form. To buy, or for further information on any biological products, please visit http://www.cleantecinnovation.com.
About Cleantec Innovation
Cleantec Innovation, based at Discovery Park in Sandwich, is fast becoming increasingly renowned in the commercial and retail cleaning market for its high-performance green products. Established in 1996, sustainability is at the centre of the design strategy for all its products and services.
Pro 59 is solvent free and does not contain chlorine, bleach, ammonia or prosphates.
Sam Harwood, Cleantec Innovation, http://www.cleantecinnovation.com, +44 1304897612, [email protected]
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