| Over time roofs can get pretty dirty. In addition, | | | | magic. Then it's time to power wash using a light |
| mold algae can grow and create black streaks | | | | pressure setting. If you come across a particular |
| and stains. As such, washing your roof can | | | | stubborn stain, a soft scrub brush can be used to |
| beautify your roof to its original look and improve | | | | work through the stain. The power washing and |
| your home's outer appearance. In order to get rid | | | | any scrubbing is done from the top of the roof. |
| of these streaks and strains, you must use the | | | | Then it is time to go back down to the ground |
| right type of cleaner. | | | | for the final rinse. |
| Caustic cleaners are great for killing mold and do | | | | If your roof requires more serious detailed |
| not cost too much money. Bleach is commonly | | | | cleaning, then special equipment is necessary to |
| used with roof washing, but it can have a very | | | | ensure that no one falls off the roof. A high |
| bad effect. In fact, using bleach can nullify your | | | | quality roof cleaning solution will cause your roof |
| roof warranty because it can break down the | | | | surface to be very slippery so extra safety |
| composition of the shingle. Even a solution with a | | | | precautions are necessary. |
| small percentage of bleach can end up in roof | | | | Because your main goal in cleaning your roof is to |
| failure in a short amount of time. | | | | enhance your home's appearance, you will want |
| So what is the right roof cleaner that won't | | | | to focus most of your roof cleaning effort on the |
| damage your roof or shorten its life? Here is a | | | | side of the home facing the street. |
| formula that experts have used. Start by | | | | There are also solutions that can be used on your |
| watering down the roof a little to cool the | | | | roof surface after the cleaning has been done to |
| temperature of your roof a bit. Next, use an | | | | keep new algae from forming and living on your |
| X-Jet filled with QwicClean Roof Cleaner and | | | | roof. It acts as a barrier between your roof's |
| cover the shingles. | | | | surface and the moisture that provides a breeding |
| Let this cleaner sit on the shingles for | | | | ground for algae mold. It is also a good idea to |
| approximately fifteen minutes so it can work its | | | | clean your gutters on occasion. |