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Old 08-02-2003, 01:49 PM
Ray @ First Rays Orchids
 
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Default Cleaning greenhouse

Over the years, I have used 1% bleach, Zero-Tol, and Greenshield as both a
drench and a whole-greenhouse (structure, benches, plants, floor and all)
spray. Spray it on and walk away.

The effect on plants is to kill algae and pathogens, that's all.

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"Dave" wrote in message
m...
What effect does the bleach solution have on the plants? Do you just

spray
it on or do you also use something to wipe it down? The monthly spraying
interests me.
"Ray @ First Rays Orchids" wrote in message
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I have a twinwall polycarbonate cover on my GH, and even though I use a

1%
bleach spray monthly, I find it helpful; to pull out the big guns every

now
and then - a pressure washer.

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"WNeptune" wrote in message
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Any advice on cleaning the inside of a greenhouse - top, sides and

all?




There AINT no easy way.
I scrub mine down (14x28), twice a year, slap and dash in the spring,

and
complete in the fall, by hand, using about 10% bleach and some type of
detergent.
I try and keep it free of algae throughout the year by spraying the

glass,
benches and walks every week with one % bleach. AND, good housekeeping

all
year
long.
I have tried a power washer, but as I have a Lexan liner, it just does

not
work.