Trampoline Algi

George Hincapie · 31 May 2015 at 22:44

As title guys, our trampoline has algi growing on it. What's the best way to get rid? Tried some Bayer Algi Remover from HomeBase but it really didn't work. Tried a Karcher this evening; that worked but put a hole in the fabric

BigBoy · 31 May 2015 at 23:09

If the pressure washer put a hole in the fabric I would not be letting my kids anywhere near that trampoline! How old is it?

bitslice · 31 May 2015 at 23:30

Bayer Algae Remover = Caustic Potash

which you can buy off ebay for pennies

Spraying dilute bleach works too.

Akagi · 31 May 2015 at 23:33

Algae* Honestly you lot.

Pressure washer on a lower setting?

Also as above, if a jet of water puts a hole in it, are you sure you want a few stones of child jumping around on it?

George Hincapie · 1 Jun 2015 at 19:43

It is the outside skirt not the jumping area. Jet wash on full power from a few inches. Will try the diluted bleach next. Thanks all.

Scuzi · 2 Jun 2015 at 22:19

Costco sell gallon bottles of stuff called Wet & Forget. You just spray it on and leave it and it gets rid of the algae.

George Hincapie · 2 Jun 2015 at 22:35

Perfect! I shall check it out, thanks.

bitslice · 2 Jun 2015 at 23:15

Wet & Forget = benzalkonium chloride

it's a biocide, £5 from a chemical supply shop or eBay,
or £35 in a branded bottle.

Rotty · 2 Jun 2015 at 23:40

assuming its the same algae I get on my convertible car roof I tried loads of "specialist" stuff and they didn't do much

some web research came up with Milton baby bottle sterilising tablets

about £2 for a big boxful, use 1 in 2litre of water, not only does it remove it but it kills the spores and stops it coming back

bitslice · 3 Jun 2015 at 00:35

Milton = bleach (sort of)

Rotty · 3 Jun 2015 at 00:50

it does smell similar