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sandstone patio: black mould

My huge sandstone patio has developed what looks like black mould and will not shift with bleach and a stiff brush. My patio runs off into a fish pond. What can I do?
 

Dear Beverly:

It looks like one of those sandstones that develop mildew from deep within. You may try to poultice with Bleach by treating your mildew staining like an imbedded stain, but while the odds would be greatly in your favor, there's guarantee that it will work 100%.

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