Cleaning Pots

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    What is the best way of cleaning lichen off of terra cotta pots. None labour intensive if possible!
     
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    :scratch: Why clean it off? It's what makes Terracotta so attractive isn't it?
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      Fill them with plants and enjoy inside and out for no extra cost.:blue thumb:
       
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        :smile: When I power washed the patio,I did all my terrocotta pots as well and they looked nearly new,some were dark green and quite awfull.
        Depends what you want,but I was well impressed with mine.
         
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          I leave mine to acquire moss and lichen on purpose as, to me, it makes them look more natural and part of the garden.:dunno::snork:
           
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            I like clean teracotta - a blast with the jet wash cleans all . Lining your pots with old compost bags slows the moss down............
             
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