Terrace floors and outdoor steps
Category: News
Do you get those unsightly green discolorations on your stone terrace floors and outdoor steps, too? It’s a typical sign for advanced algae infestation. Shady areas are affected the most, and mosses also like those areas. Both kinds of coverings are hard to fight. They’re not only visually displeasing, they’re actually dangerous: They get smeary when wet, creating a high risk of slipping.
Here’s our legal tip concerning algae removal: It is, contrary to common knowledge, illegal – for reasons of environmental protection – to use chemicals. Even household remedies like vinegar and salt are not allowed. If you’re caught, a penalty will be charged in many places.
A legal and probably most effective alternative to getting rid of mosses and algae is the thermic method. The Thermostar performs perfectly in this respect: A steam temperature of way above 100°C kills mosses and algae reliably (even those hiding in the gaps between stone tiles), and the high pressure makes for easy removal. It’s best to lead the steam nozzle over the surface at a minimal distance – afterwards, you can enjoy the clean results. Safe and environmentally friendly: Thermostar for the terrace!
