This Secret Hack To Removing Mushrooms From Your Lawn Is Hiding In Your Kitchen

If you're looking for a way to remove the clusters of common mushrooms growing in your yard, you don't need any expensive, fancy yard treatments. In fact, you likely already have affordable treatment options for your mushroom problem hiding in your kitchen. All you need to do is take a little bit of time to understand why they are growing, manicure your lawn a bit, and spray the problem areas with a homemade dish soap solution.

While most mushroom varieties that grow in yards are not harmful, it's common for homeowners to remove them for aesthetics or to prevent pets and children from interacting with them. But before you go dumping dish soap all over your lawn, you may want to determine why mushrooms are sprouting in your yard. The dish soap can be applied after treating the root cause of the growth (if necessary). Luckily, you may not have to do too much work. In some cases, mushroom growth indicates healthy soil full of nutrients and organic matter. In others, however, it could mean that your lawn is too wet. If it is the latter, consider getting the moisture levels under control before applying dish soap.

There are two approaches you can take to get rid of mushrooms in your lawn with dish soap. The first method is simple, but results can vary, especially if the lawn is too moist. Fill a bucket with water and add a few squirts of dish soap. Pour the mixture over the mushrooms. Wait 24 hours. The mushrooms should begin to wither and die. Then, you can mow your lawn like you normally do. 

For the second method, manually remove all visible caps by digging them out at the base with a trowel. This is essential to prevent the spores from dispersing during the next step, leading to new growth. As an added measure, you can place the caps in bags and seal them immediately before disposal. Then, you'll want to mow your lawn to the desired length. If you've determined that your mushroom growth is due to excess water in your yard, you should aerate the ground and address drainage concerns before treating the area.

This is finally where the dish soap comes in. The amount you need will depend on how big an area you are planning to treat. For smaller applications, a few drops in a spray bottle full of water could do the trick. If the problem is widespread, mix about 2 tablespoons with 3 gallons of water. Spray the dish soap solution on the impacted area. That's it. The soap works to dehydrate the remaining spores and any new mushrooms as they form. Reapply as necessary.