Overview
- Lifestyle outlets, which published guidance Friday, promoted cola as a low-cost way to clear small moss patches on patios and outdoor furniture as spring growth rises.
- Gardening spokespeople attribute the effect to phosphoric acid in cola that damages moss cells and discourages regrowth.
- Advice says to spray undiluted cola on the moss, wait hours to days until it dries, then brush it off and rinse the surface to remove sticky residue.
- Coverage cites a 2‑litre bottle of Morrisons No Added Sugar Diet Cola priced at 49p as an example cost.
- Experts urge users to avoid lawns and acid‑sensitive surfaces such as marble or concrete to protect plants and prevent damage.