Roof Cleaning Products

On the market today, there are many roof cleaning products for getting rid of the dirt, stains, debris, pollution, moss, mold, algae, and soot that can accumulate on the roof. Having a clean roof is important not only to increase the value of your home but also helps to preserve the roof so you do not have to replace it often. Doing regular maintenance on your roof can make it last and is a good way to safeguard your roof against roof rot. If you decide to clean the roof yourself instead of hiring a professional it is important that you know the right cleaners to use. Using the wrong products can cause roof damage.

Some of the roof cleaning products that are okay to use on your roof include:

• Products that are oxygen based—these are the ones mostly used in roof cleaning. Using these products will work well to remove stains, including mold stains. You will usually see mold frequently developing on asphalt roof shingles. These products will also help to eliminate algae and roof fungus. You should make sure that they are free of lye and potassium as they will be kinder to your health and the roof.
• Chlorine bleach—if your roof has mold and mildew you will want to apply this when you do roof cleaning. It can also be applied to areas of the roof that are stained. When using chlorine bleach you need to let it soak into the roof for at least ten minutes and then rinse it off with the garden hose or power washer on a low setting. This cleaner will also get rid of algae and fungus.
• Eco-friendly cleaners—using these products ensure that they were designed environmental safety as an important priority. The products do not use harsh acids, phosphates, lye, or heavy metals but they do clean your roof. You can maintain your roof’s integrity because of the non-corrosive quality of these products. Most eco-friendly cleaners will not trigger any allergic reactions.
• Tri-sodium phosphate—this is an effective cleaner to clean roofs of mildew and mold along with general stains. You will mix this powder with water and apply it to the areas where there is mildew or mold. To clean the dirt off the roof you would need to use a scrubbing brush and then rinse with water to get any residue off. You may need to repeat this process if the stains, mildew, or mold are set into the roof.

When using any of these cleaners wear gloves and safety goggles.