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UK General Cleaning Forum => General Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Mike Halliday on May 09, 2014, 01:22:11 pm

Title: Hypo killing grass/ plants
Post by: Mike Halliday on May 09, 2014, 01:22:11 pm: Is this an urban myth?

I've been using hypo with care but just recently I've had to use it where the grass and plants got contaminated with the wash down..... but weeks later they plants are fine, did my neighbours and warned him that to get rid of the lichen I would need hypo and it would effect his garden but weeks later nothing.

Anyone seen actual damage due to careless use of hypo?
Title: Re: Hypo killing grass/ plants
Post by: Jettaway on May 09, 2014, 02:05:35 pm: I've been thinking the same.

I think that once its been heavily washed down its that diluted that it doesn't make much difference as the plants/grass are absorbing lots of water. I wouldn't fully rinse off a hard surface onto grass though.
Title: Re: Hypo killing grass/ plants
Post by: Roger Oakley on May 09, 2014, 02:19:29 pm: No it's not a myth, that is why you should water any grass or plants prior to using hypo close to them.
Tender young plants and new lawns which you have at this time of the year are most vulnerable to damage.
Title: Re: Hypo killing grass/ plants
Post by: chris scott on May 09, 2014, 03:16:56 pm: Lawns and plants will be more susceptible to damage during the summer ...cold or wetter weather you will get away with it.
Title: Re: Hypo killing grass/ plants
Post by: Mike Halliday on May 10, 2014, 12:49:07 pm: If it did have a killing effect then I could charge more for it.... "Yes madam we apply a post-clean weed treatment for just an extra £25" ;D
Title: Re: Hypo killing grass/ plants
Post by: Simon@Pristine Pathways on May 10, 2014, 01:44:15 pm: Quote from: Mike Halliday on May 10, 2014, 12:49:07 pm
If it did have a killing effect then I could charge more for it.... "Yes madam we apply a post-clean weed treatment for just an extra £25" ;D

Thats what I do.
Title: Re: Hypo killing grass/ plants
Post by: chris scott on May 10, 2014, 05:38:42 pm: Quote from: Mike Halliday on May 10, 2014, 12:49:07 pm
If it did have a killing effect then I could charge more for it.... "Yes madam we apply a post-clean weed treatment for just an extra £25" ;D

Glyphosate
Title: Re: Hypo killing grass/ plants
Post by: Roger Oakley on May 10, 2014, 08:32:39 pm: Quote from: Mike Halliday on May 10, 2014, 12:49:07 pm
If it did have a killing effect then I could charge more for it.... "Yes madam we apply a post-clean weed treatment for just an extra £25" ;D
If that's your professional approach then I guess you could.
Title: Re: Hypo killing grass/ plants
Post by: Peter Lynch on May 16, 2014, 06:22:37 pm: Hi,

The eco-friendly approach is to use Calcium Hypochlorite if u are concerned about the plantlife...
Title: Re: Hypo killing grass/ plants
Post by: Roger Oakley on May 16, 2014, 10:52:19 pm: Quote from: Peter Lynch on May 16, 2014, 06:22:37 pm
Hi,

The eco-friendly approach is to use Calcium Hypochlorite if u are concerned about the plantlife...

Don't see how it is eco as it will still damage plant life etc? It's a weak powdered "bleach" no matter how you dress it up.