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rstebbins 11-15-2022 09:23 AM

Lanai Fabric Roll Down Screens
 
Anyone try the 30 second cleaner on the Fabric Roll Down Screens. They get mold and are very hard to clean. Mold Spots especially at night.

sowtime444 11-15-2022 09:37 AM

Distilled White Vinegar. It kills mold and prevents it from coming back. Bleach doesn't do that. Cleaning Concrete with Vinegar: 5 Things You Need to Know

tophcfa 11-15-2022 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Annie66 (Post 2157673)

My questions are: (1) does "30 Seconds" damage the vinyl surface? and (2) has anyone used "30 Seconds" on vinyl and was it effective?

30 Second outdoor cleaner is an excellent product. We hire a couple to clean the front and sides of our house, but we do the back ourselves because we don’t trust anyone else to not get cleaning products in our pool. We very carefully use 30 second on our pool deck, the birdcage screens, and vinyl siding on the back of the house. It works best if you first spray it on, wait a couple minutes, agitate it on the surface being cleaned, then thoroughly rinse it off. We use a stiff brush on the pool deck, a soft brush on the vinyl, and a big sponge on the birdcage screen. Takes about 2 1/2 hours for my wife and I to do the entire job once per year and it makes a big difference. Good luck with the project.

La lamy 11-15-2022 10:14 AM

I personally just power washed the black stains off my driveway, but it took a long time, and it did damage my painted concrete.

tuccillo 11-15-2022 10:27 AM

Try attaching a round "surface cleaner" to your pressure washer. It reduces the pressure washing time significantly and cleans more uniformly than the tips.




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Originally Posted by La lamy (Post 2157759)
I personally just power washed the black stains off my driveway, but it took a long time, and it did damage my painted concrete.


Tyrone Shoelaces 11-15-2022 01:33 PM

I used a surface cleaner once a year because the stains and mold always came back.
Then I sealed it with this..
Amazon.com
No stains in three years.

La lamy 11-16-2022 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by tuccillo (Post 2157764)
Try attaching a round "surface cleaner" to your pressure washer. It reduces the pressure washing time significantly and cleans more uniformly than the tips.

Thanks, I'll try that.

yporter 11-16-2022 07:28 AM

Stain Defender question
 
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Originally Posted by Tyrone Shoelaces (Post 2157810)
I used a surface cleaner once a year because the stains and mold always came back.
Then I sealed it with this..
Amazon.com
No stains in three years.

Did it leave the concrete slick when wet? We worry about sealers that make wet concrete slippery.

sasman29 11-16-2022 07:30 AM

Algae
 
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Originally Posted by Golfer222 (Post 2157478)
What is the best way to remove this and is there a way to prevent it ?

I use a product called Wet and Forget. Hose end applicator, no scrubbing Works pretty well on my roof up north.

Tyrone Shoelaces 11-16-2022 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by yporter (Post 2157934)
Did it leave the concrete slick when wet? We worry about sealers that make wet concrete slippery.

I was concerned about that too. But it's not slippery at all.
Although you can see it bead the water after three years.
btw, my 2 car plus GC driveway used 5 gallons total from a pump sprayer.

midiwiz 11-16-2022 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Golfer222 (Post 2157478)
What is the best way to remove this and is there a way to prevent it ?

i prefer a bleach mix, however simple green also works and a pressure washer. Pretty easy. If you want to range out of the box then do an acid wash.

Either way once it's gone here's the keys of it

get rid of downspouts onto concrete
seal the concrete (2 coats)

that's all you have to do it won't come back if you do it the right way

KAM+6 11-16-2022 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by rstebbins (Post 2157740)
Anyone try the 30 second cleaner on the Fabric Roll Down Screens. They get mold and are very hard to clean. Mold Spots especially at night.

Yes, I have. Just apply in the shade, not sun and rinse well. You can also use the wet and forget but not rinse.

Maker 11-16-2022 08:53 AM

Never use a pressure washer on plastics or vinyl. It will cause damage. Many outdoor items have a coating that offers protection from the elements, That coating is easily stripped off and then the surface is permanently wrecked.

Bay Kid 11-16-2022 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by La lamy (Post 2157759)
I personally just power washed the black stains off my driveway, but it took a long time, and it did damage my painted concrete.

I put myself on restriction using a power washer. Always costs me more to have things repaired after use.

Daddymac 11-16-2022 10:10 AM

When cleaning up, Dont forget YOUR CURB LINE IN THE STREET. :BigApplause:


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