What do you use to clean your greenhouse?

[Incy]

I have had some kind of (I think) botrytis in my greenhouse this year. I have been systematically removing affected plants/leaves in the hopes of controlling it but have now come to the conclusion that the only thing to do is empty the whole greenhouse and clean it thoroughly from top to bottom. Hopefully this will also remove some of the evil little slugs and snails residing in there too.
The problem is I have no idea what I should and more importantly shouldn't use to get it clean.
If any more experienced grapes could point me in the right direction I would be very grateful.

I have done some searching on this but keep coming up with 'clean your greenhouse thoroughly' threads but none seem to say what to use. Apologies if the answer is already out there.

[TEB]

I use ***** Fluid

[Incy]

Thank you TEB. I was wondering whether antibacterial surface cleaner or washing up liquid would work. Will check the cupboard to see if we have any ***** fluid.

[bubblewrap]

B&Q are selling ***** fluid in a spray bottle.

[rustylady]

Brush down first with dustpan and brush to get rid of all dry, dead bits (and slugs and snails). Then use hot water with washing up liquic (normal strength for washing dishes). Leave open to dry out thoroughly. If you feel it then needs sterilising you can use ***** Fluid (diluted as per the instructions). PS I love the smell of *****.

[TEB]

Thank you TEB. I was wondering whether antibacterial surface cleaner or washing up liquid would work. Will check the cupboard to see if we have any ***** fluid.

If you think you have a bacterial or fungal infection (of the greenhouse ) then washing up liquid may not be man enough. URL is a data sheet for ***** Fluid and the mix ratio to use on greenhouses (35ml to 5 lt of water) http://www.jeyesprofessional.co.uk/_...es%20Fluid.pdf

[frias]

Has anyone ever used a steam cleaner to clean a greenhouse? Would the glass be OK? I'm thinking about it as it's worked wonders with the hen house.

[Incy]

Thank you all for the very useful info. I will follow your guidelines

B&Q are selling ***** fluid in a spray bottle.

Interestingly once TEB said ***** fluid and I googled it, I rushed off to B&Q and bought a spray bottle of it

[Flummery]

I also use the ***** in a spray bottle. I use it in the chook house too, although I rinse carefully there.

[mariell]

i noticed the spray in b&q i think i may buy one next time i am there
I have a sulphur candle burning in my greenhouse as i type
I am also going to give it a good clean with ***** fluid in and out before spring

[Incy]

Have just given it areally thorough clean with the ***** spray. It worked really well.
Thank you for the recommendation

[flowerofshona]

I use a steam cleaner, harmless and very effective.

[frias]

Oh great thanks. We have cleaned with ***** before but last time although we got the resident frog out before cleaning, he went back in and died. I think it was the *****. We also cleaned the moss off the path with ***** and next day found a dead lizard which was a shame. We didn't even know we had lizards in the garden.

[peanut]

I use hot soapy water then dettol anti-bacterial spray. I wouldn't use *****...think its too unfriendly.

[mogs]

I cleaned my greenhouse last year with ***** Fluid in a Miracle Grow sprayer attached to the hose pipe, then used the same sprayer with plain water to wash it down after scrubbing. Mind, I don't have soil beds, but use moveable beds on concrete and you do need waterproofs, but worked well for me!