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Combat Moss & Unwanted Plants on Walls: Easy Home Remedies for a Clean Monsoon
- •Learn effective home remedies to tackle moss and unwanted plants growing on walls, roofs, and balconies during monsoon.
- •For courtyard or roof moss, use a solution of vinegar, baking soda, and warm water, then scrub and rinse.
- •To clean moss on walls or ceilings, spray a mixture of water and white vinegar, letting it sit before wiping.
- •Stubborn moss on floors can be removed by sprinkling coarse salt and pouring hot water, followed by scrubbing.
- •For deep-rooted plants like peepal, cut the plant and apply a thick salt solution or undiluted white vinegar to the roots.
Key Questions Answered
You can clean moss on walls or ceilings by mixing half water and half white vinegar in a spray bottle, spraying the affected area, leaving it for about half an hour, and then scrubbing it with a brush or a dry cloth. Lemon juice can also be added optionally.
For stubborn moss on floors, sprinkle coarse salt on the affected area and pour hot water over it. After letting it sit for some time, scrub the surface with a brush and rinse it thoroughly with clean water.
To eliminate unwanted plants like peepal growing in walls, first cut the plant near its root and then fill a spray bottle with undiluted white vinegar to pour thoroughly on the remaining roots. Doing this for two to three consecutive days helps damage the roots and stops them from growing back.
