Get Rid Of Moss On Concrete Pavers & Driveways With A Laundry Staple

That lovely green carpet of moss creeping across your pavers can look charming, adding a bit of cottage vibe to your home, until someone slips on it. The mossy cover on your concrete isn't just a cosmetic issue; it can cause dangerous walkways as well as uneven pavers. You've probably tried power-washing it off in the spring only for it to return, and that's because you're not treating the underlying issue — you're just giving it a fresh surface to colonize. The solution might already be in your laundry room: OxiClean.

It's important to remove moss from your pavers and driveway for the same reason you should remove moss from your roof — not just for safety, but because it can also cause structural damage. The biggest reason moss can cause damage is that it retains moisture like a sponge, which can break down the materials of whatever it is attached to. The thing that makes moss so difficult to remove is that instead of traditional plant roots, they have a hair-like structure called rhizoids. These rhizoids are extremely strong and have amazing gripping power.

The reason OxiClean works to not only kill but prevent moss from returning to your pavers or driveway is because of its main ingredient, sodium percarbonate. Sodium percarbonate breaks down the structure of mosses and algae and destroys the spores that spread them. This is why using it on your pavers and driveway is much more effective than power washing alone.

Many people resort to scraping or power washing when dealing with moss on their driveway or pavers. But, because moss doesn't have a root system to completely remove, which is how you get rid of most plants, you have to kill its reproductive cycle to stop it from returning. This is where OxiClean comes in. Follow these steps to get stubborn moss off your pavers and keep it away.

The first step is to remove any loose debris by sweeping the area with a stiff-bristle broom. You will then create a solution of OxiClean and warm water. Dissolve 1 cup of OxiClean in 1 gallon of warm water, and use a watering can or sprayer to apply to the moss. Allow the mixture to sit on the moss for at least 20 minutes to give it enough time to kill the moss and its spores. Scrub the area and rinse. This method is not only effective, but also safer to use than a bleach solution. Whenever you spot an area on your pavers or driveway that is showing signs of moss growth, just grab your OxiClean and pretty soon your moss problem will be a thing of the past. Remember that moss likes moisture — if you can prevent water from pooling in these areas, that should also help prevent it from finding a cozy home in your hardscape.