Left to grow, moss spreads to window frames and siding, where it causes damage to the substrate. Moss restricts the airflow and light over the substrate, which leads to rot and corrosion. Removing moss from window glass is essential to protecting the rest of the home from damage.
Things You Will Need
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Lay a tarp or plastic sheeting over nearby plants and flowers to protect them from the moss removal products. If a tarp or plastic sheeting will break the plants, thoroughly soak the plants and surrounding soil with plain water to limit the plants' absorption of moss-killing products.
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Mix equal amounts of chlorine bleach and water in a spray bottle, or use a commercially available moss and algae killer. Some moss and algae killers come as a ready-to-use product, while others require dilution. Follow the manufacturer's directions to dilute the moss and algae killer safely and correctly.
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Spray the moss killer of your choice directly on the moss. Wait 10 to 15 minutes.
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Scrape away moss with a plastic spatula, plastic putty knife or soft-bristled scrub brush. Rinse the utensil in a bucket of warm soapy water often to prevent the redistribution of moss on other surfaces. Use an old toothbrush to scrub moss that has infiltrated small crevices where the window glass meets the window frame.
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Rinse the window glass with plain water to remove moss-killer residue. Clean the window with glass cleaner to remove streaks and water spots.
The Drip Cap
- Given the right conditions, moss can grow almost anywhere on a home's exterior, including roofs, siding, masonry and window glass.
- Left to grow, moss spreads to window frames and siding, where it causes damage to the substrate.
- If a tarp or plastic sheeting will break the plants, thoroughly soak the plants and surrounding soil with plain water to limit the plants' absorption of moss-killing products.
- Follow the manufacturer's directions to dilute the moss and algae killer safely and correctly.