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drive surgeon

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iron coloured stains on new flags after lawn treatment??
« 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?

mark.laycock1@ntlw

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Re: iron coloured stains on new flags after lawn treatment??
« Reply #1 on: November 23, 2009, 03:13:55 pm »
have nt we talked about this one before?
mark

drive surgeon

  • Posts: 2812
Re: iron coloured stains on new flags after lawn treatment??
« Reply #2 on: November 24, 2009, 11:06:49 am »
not found a solution to the problem yet.

stalwart

  • Posts: 344
Re: iron coloured stains on new flags after lawn treatment??
« Reply #3 on: November 24, 2009, 09:09:47 pm »
have nt we talked about this one before?

Yer,more times we can care to count
Been there,seen it,done it,just cant remember when

Graeme McLeish

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Re: iron coloured stains on new flags after lawn treatment??
« Reply #4 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

cleaner-exteriors

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Re: iron coloured stains on new flags after lawn treatment??
« Reply #5 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

stalwart

  • Posts: 344
Re: iron coloured stains on new flags after lawn treatment??
« Reply #6 on: November 25, 2009, 09:49:46 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
Been there,seen it,done it,just cant remember when