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How to Remove Lichen From Roof Tiles and Colorbond
Moss sits on the surface and lifts off. Lichen is chemically attached to the tile and does not. Telling them apart before you start decides everything else.
Ihor Sydorenko · 10 min read
Maintenance Guides
How Often Should You Clean Gutters in Melbourne?
Twice a year suits most Melbourne homes. Under eucalypts it is three or four. The reliable test is not the calendar — it is what the downpipe does in heavy rain.
Maintenance Guides
How to Get Rid of Mould on Walls, Inside and Out
Detergent or white vinegar handles a small patch indoors. Bleach mostly takes out the colour. And mould on the outside of the house is not the same problem at all.
Maintenance Guides
How to Clean Solar Panels — a Melbourne Owner's Guide
Plain water, a soft brush and an early start. The damage comes from pressure washers and household cleaners — both named in manufacturers' own instructions.