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UK General Cleaning Forum => General Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: drive surgeon on November 23, 2009, 10:57:41 am

Title: iron coloured stains on new flags after lawn treatment??
Post by: drive surgeon on November 23, 2009, 10:57:41 am
hi guys what should i use to get rid of the iron coloured stains that you get on flags after green thumb have been around? the woman said she has tried everything?

was thinking of sodium hypochlorate?
Title: Re: iron coloured stains on new flags after lawn treatment??
Post by: mark.laycock1@ntlw on November 23, 2009, 03:13:55 pm
have nt we talked about this one before?
Title: Re: iron coloured stains on new flags after lawn treatment??
Post by: drive surgeon on November 24, 2009, 11:06:49 am
not found a solution to the problem yet.
Title: Re: iron coloured stains on new flags after lawn treatment??
Post by: stalwart on November 24, 2009, 09:09:47 pm
Quote from: mark.laycock1@ntlw on November 23, 2009, 03:13:55 pm
have nt we talked about this one before?

Yer,more times we can care to count
Title: Re: iron coloured stains on new flags after lawn treatment??
Post by: Graeme McLeish on November 25, 2009, 06:52:26 pm
You could try Oxalic acid crystals made into a paste and allowed to soak in for a few minutes. I buy from a Co called AG woodcare - the acid is used in wood bleaching!

This has worked for me before on rust stains on driveways and if it doesnt remove, then it will fade them. Take care when handling though!
Cheers
Title: Re: iron coloured stains on new flags after lawn treatment??
Post by: cleaner-exteriors on November 25, 2009, 09:05:31 pm
i have used white vinegar before on a small area with pretty good results, just pour it on and rub in with a nail brush leave for about 5 ninuetes to agitate then wash off, i have also heard lemon has the same affect but never tried it myself.
oxalic acid works well but be very careful with it
Title: Re: iron coloured stains on new flags after lawn treatment??
Post by: stalwart on November 25, 2009, 09:49:46 pm
Quote from: drive surgeon on November 24, 2009, 10:41:44 pm
stalwart if you dont like my questions, dont bother reading them!!!

i offer help to anyone needing it not having a go at them. if your just bored or something go and pull your pudding in your room! 

GFYS