How do I prevent algae & slime from growing on my sidewalks?

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and deal with heat and humidity a great part of the year. Our sidewalks have a tendency to get a green slippery slime/algae on them for a good part of the spring, fall and winter. Is there a way to treat this and/or prevent it from occurring? Thank you.

Alice · Answer

How to Get Rid of Green Algae on Cement or Concrete

Rinse the surface algae off the cement or concrete with a water hose.
Put on rubber gloves. ...
Mix 1 cup of bleach and 1 gallon of water together in a bucket. ...
Rinse the cement or concrete clean with the water hose. ...
Saturate difficult-to-remove algae with an antifungal cleaner.

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Betty Albright-Bistrow · Answer

Here are some links for you to look at and decide on. There are some great tips listed. Good luck to you. I lived in Arkansas for many years and understand your problem!!!