0
Is bleach or vinegar safer to kill algae in garden rain barrels?
Wiki User
∙ 6y ago
White distilled vinegar generally is safer than bleach for killing algae in garden rain barrels. Both cleansers make the rainwater containers cleaner, particularly if cleaning is at least done seasonally.
Wiki User
∙ 9y ago
Wiki User
∙ 6y agoWhite distilled vinegar generally is safer than bleach for killing algae in garden rain barrels. Both cleansers make rainwater containers cleaner. Cleaning needs to be done at least seasonally.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Bleach kill algae?
Bleach will kill algae, but mix it with water first. it will also burn your skin
Does vinegar kill algae?
I don't know yet but I am doing a science fair project on ways to kill algae and I'll keep you posted. Garrett Glover
Is algae destroyer acid or base?
Well, the type of chlorine used in swimming pools is a base. And when we are out of algae destroyer, we use bleach and/or baking soda which are both bases. So, I would conclude that algae destroyer is a base.
What do you do about algae growing in your whole house filter?
If you have algae growing in your whole house filter, you will want to take care of it before it grows any further. You will need to discard the old filters, clean the housing with bleach to kill the algae, and put new filters in.
Is blue green algae a haploid or diploid?
Blue green algae is a fungus easily killed with a mild bleach solution. This answer is 100% incorrect if you don't know the answer so why are you answering to the question to confuse other. This is not fair.
Bleach kill algae?
Bleach will kill algae, but mix it with water first. it will also burn your skin
Why does your garden path turn green?
Could be moss growing or algae, wash the path down with bleach, its not permanent but it will prevent it coming back for a while.
How does bleach kill algae?
Bleach is an oxidant. it literally eats away the outer layer of many types of algae.
Does vinegar kill algae?
I don't know yet but I am doing a science fair project on ways to kill algae and I'll keep you posted. Garrett Glover
How do you clean the algae from your pool then maintain it?
sock it with chlorine, bleach
What do rabbit fish eat?
Algae and fresh vegetables
Does chorine bleach kill algae or mold in pool?
The Pool will probably dilute it too much.
How do you clean algae in pet water containers?
try baking soda and vinegar
How do I remove algae from my solar pool cover?
with a mixture of half water, half bleach; spray it on, brush it into the pockets and crevices, then rinse it off; that should do it. Only problem could be if some of the air bubbles have burst and are now filled with algae. You'll need to get the bleach into those bubbles in order to kill the algae there. Don't leave the bleach on the cover for too long or it may start to "eat" away at it.
Can you wash your contaminated swimsuit in bleach to keep algae from growing in your pool?
Bleach can easily deteriorate spandex or lycra in a bathing suit. Probably not a good idea.
How long does shock bleach take to kill algae?
Bleach is an oxidant. it literally eats away the outer layer of many types of algae.
Is algae destroyer acid or base?
Well, the type of chlorine used in swimming pools is a base. And when we are out of algae destroyer, we use bleach and/or baking soda which are both bases. So, I would conclude that algae destroyer is a base.
