Alright, so the driveway was looking a bit sad, you know? Covered in that green fuzzy stuff – moss, everywhere. It wasn't just ugly; it was getting seriously slippery, especially after a bit of rain. Nearly went flying a couple of times, and I thought, "Right, that's it, this moss has got to go."

Getting Started with the Moss Mess

First thing I did was take a good look at the situation. It was pretty well established, that moss. I knew it wasn't going to just wipe off. I figured I'd need to put some effort in. I remembered I had a good stiff-bristled yard brush in the shed, the kind that really gets into things. So, I dug that out.

My first plan of attack was pretty basic. I thought I'd try and just scrape off as much as I could dry. So, I got to work with the brush.
Honestly, this part was a bit of a workout. I put my back into it, sweeping and scraping. A surprising amount came loose, like a green carpet peeling back in patches. It made a fair bit of mess, all this dislodged moss and dirt.

After about an hour of that, I'd made a dent, but there was still plenty of stubborn moss clinging on, especially in the little dips and cracks in the driveway. The dry brushing had taken off the top layer, but the roots, or whatever you call them, were still there.

Stepping Up the Cleaning Game

I realized I needed something more. I remembered reading somewhere that a bit of washing up liquid mixed with water could help. Sounded simple enough. So, I grabbed a bucket, squirted a good dollop of dish soap in, and filled it up with warm water from the tap. Nothing fancy, just your everyday stuff.

I slopped this soapy water mixture onto a section of the driveway that was still pretty green. I let it sit for about ten, fifteen minutes. The idea, I guess, was to let the soap loosen the moss's grip. Then, back to the stiff brush. And this time, it felt like it was making more of a difference. The moss seemed to lift off easier with the soapy water. I scrubbed in circles, then back and forth, really trying to get into the surface.

• Swept the loose debris first.
• Tried dry brushing – got some off.
• Mixed up a simple soap and water solution.
• Applied it and let it soak.
• Scrubbed again with the stiff brush.

It was still hard work, mind you. Section by section, I worked my way across the driveway. Soapy water, let it sit, scrub, scrub, scrub. My arms were definitely feeling it by this point. But, I could see the actual color of the driveway starting to appear from under all that green. That was pretty motivating.

The Rinse and Final Look

Once I'd scrubbed the whole lot, it was time for a good rinse. I got the hosepipe out and just blasted all the loosened moss and soapy water away. It took a while to wash all the gunk down the drain. There was a surprising amount of it.

And then, I stood back. Wow, what a difference! The driveway looked so much cleaner. It wasn't perfect, mind you, there were still a few tiny bits of green in the really stubborn spots, but compared to how it was, it was a massive improvement. More importantly, it wasn't a slippery death trap anymore.

Took me a good few hours all told, and a fair bit of elbow grease. But seeing it clean, knowing I did it myself with just a brush and some soapy water, that felt pretty good. Next time, I probably won't let it get so bad, might try and give it a quick scrub more regularly. For now, though, job done!