General Information
The Dangers of Winter Moss
Moss is problematic all year round – but in winter these problems are dangerous. Moss has a sponge-like structure that retains water. In winter, this water can freeze or remain as a slick surface, especially when the temperature fluctuates above and ...
How to Stop Moss Growing in Lawns
Moss is a common problem around our homes and gardens. It loves growing on a roof, is rather partial to sheltered walls, seemingly can't get enough of a tarmac driveway, loves patios and paths that give it nice places to slowly spread and make ...
The Difference Between Baticlean CR & ECR
One of our most asked questions: What is the difference between Baticlean CR and Baticlean ECR? CR and ECR are chemically very different. They can achieve the same results, so can be used on the same jobs, but go about it in very different ways. Both ...
What are Nematodes? Why are they so beneficial?
What are Nematodes? And why are they the best option for your garden? Nematodes, also known as roundworms, are a diverse group of organisms that live in a wide range of environments, from deep ocean trenches to lush garden soils. The vast majority of ...
Everything to Know About Killing Moss on Your Tennis Court
Maintaining a pristine tennis court isn’t just about regular sweeping and resurfacing—sometimes, it involves tackling nature’s more stubborn intruders, like moss. While moss might seem harmless, it can wreak havoc on your court's surface, impacting ...
Why Autumn is the Perfect Time to Tackle Moss
As the vibrant greens of summer begin to fade and autumn settles in, many homeowners turn their attention to preparing their gardens for the colder months ahead. While it might be tempting to pack up the gardening tools and wait for spring, autumn is ...
Preparing Your Garden for Winter: Essential Tips for Autumn
As autumn sets in and the days get shorter, it's time to prepare your garden for the winter months ahead. Autumn is the perfect season to tackle key garden maintenance tasks that will give your plants, lawn, and soil the best chance of thriving when ...
How To Remove Moss From Astroturf & Artificial Grass
Astroturf, or artificial grass, offers a low-maintenance alternative to natural grass, providing a lush green appearance year-round without the need for mowing, watering, or fertilizing. However, like any outdoor surface, Astroturf can develop issues ...
Do you have any vouchers or offers?
From time to time, we send news and special offer discounts and voucher codes to our customers. These are sent by email to customers who have given us their email address and opted in to the newsletters when placing an order, if sending feedback, ...
Can I set-up a trade account?
We are more than happy to set-up a trade or credit account for you if you are going to be a regular customer. You will need to complete an application form and, once established, your account will change your payment terms to 30 days EOM. Your ...
Will I receive a receipt?
For orders placed on the website then, as soon as your order is complete, you will be issued with a receipt by email. For all other orders your receipt will be sent once payment has been confirmed. For credit accounts, you will receive monthly ...
Why is ProSanit better than a supermarket bathroom cleaner?
Quality and price. ProSanit is a high quality, professional product that is supplied in concentrated form. If you are using it at 5% dilution (for general cleaning) then 1 litre of ProSanit will make around 20 litres of cleaning solution. This is a ...
When is the best time to apply nematodes?
The best time to use our nematodes depends upon which type of nematode you are using. This may sound obvious but many people are unaware that there are different types as they all go by the name 'nematode'.There are many thousands of different types ...
How much pressure do I need from a sprayer?
The pressure needed when spraying a liquid depends upon the product being sprayed and the circumstances in which the sprayer is used. Many commonly used domestic products will not require a high pressure sprayer, perhaps only 3 BAR or even 1.5 BAR. ...
Is it safe to use Baticlean CR and Batiface around pets?
Any chemical, even those generally found under your kitchen sink, may be harmful to animals if not used in the correct way. When applying our surface cleaning products to a hard surfaces you must follow the usage instructions and if you have any ...
Can I spray Baticlean CR and other products near plants?
When applying Baticlean CR, to ensure an even coverage it is always best to use a sprayer. When using a sprayer, to protect plants from any spray drift, it is best to hold a piece of cardboard over your plants or invest in a spray hood which will ...
Can I apply Baticlean CR with a watering can?
Yes, Baticlean CR can be applied using a watering can. However, you will not get the high coverage that you would with a sprayer. Coverage with a sprayer will be around 30m2 per litre but a watering can will give you far less coverage than this, even ...
I have moss on my flat roof. How is it best to treat and remove?
An older flat roof can be susceptible to moss growth as rainwater can pool on the surface. Stone chippings also provide moss with shade and can retain moisture; the perfect conditions for moss to grow, especially if in the shade. It is important to ...
Can your surface cleaners be applied before I paint it?
If you wish to remove moss and algae on surfaces such as walls before applying a new coat of paint, then you can apply Baticlean CR which is a pH neutral cleaning solution that does not require rinsing. Before the application of Baticlean CR we ...
When is the best time of the year to apply a surface cleaner to clear moss?
The most effective time to clear your moss is when it is the most active; therefore when it is growing. It is best when surfaces are dry and during dry, mild weather. Late winter, early spring and the Autumn months are the most active growing periods ...
I want to clean my roof, which surface cleaner should I use?
Which surface cleaner, from our extensive range, you decide to use for cleaning your roof depends upon a number of things; the type of surface, the type of staining/dirt and what finish you are looking to accomplish. All of our cleaning products will ...
Make a Garden Pond to attract Beneficial Wildlife.
One of the best things you can do for wildlife is to add a pond, whatever the size of your garden. As many of our natural ponds in the UK have disappeared, garden ponds are becoming more important for the ecological system. Ponds will attract natural ...
Why Ragwort is Dangerous for Horses
Ragwort is a very distinctive plant found commonly, growing wild, in the countryside. It is recognisable by its large, flat-topped clusters of bright yellow flowers along with its tall height and slender stem. The flowers attract a wide range of ...
How Moss Reproduces and Spreads
Moss has evolved to grow and spread in harsh circumstances, so it is interesting to understand how the plant develops and why specialist solutions are required to kill and prevent its spread. Mosses do not fall into the "usual" type of plant type ...
What is killing my lawn?
Is your lawn browning? Crows and foxes digging up your grass? Your problem may be chafer grubs. Chafer grubs are the larvae of several species of chafer beetles, which are reddish/brown flying beetles with large distinctive antennae. The adult ...
Make a Bug House in your Garden
Make A Bug House or Insect Hotel From Household items Beneficial insects are not only important to the ecology in your garden but are also vital food sources for birds, bats and mammals. Examples include ladybirds, lacewing and solitary bees, all ...
Why do you need to get rid of moss on your roof?
You may think moss is just a harmless plant that grows in areas on your property, you may even like how it looks! So why can it be such a major problem? Well first of all if you have moss growing on your roof it can cause real damage by pushing the ...