Polytunnels or hoop houses are very valuable growing spaces, especially in a temperate climate like Ireland. But this cool climate also encourage the growth of algae and moss on the inside and outside of the plastic. This can significantly reduce the amount of sunlight that can come into the growing space, so washing the plastic has become a regular task in the gardens.

0:00 Useful, expensive but need to get most out of it
1:02 Context of using in polytunnels in Ireland
2:46 Inside it is often plant remains
4:08 More than just cleaning the plastic
6:03 Bird shit is the issue outside
7:05 With a cloth or a telescopic pole outside
8:55 But why keep it so clean?
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