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How to Clean Your Roof at Home like An Expert

  • Perla Irish
  • December 19, 2021
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  1. Check the Weather
  2. Have all Your Cleaning Supplies Place
    1. Clean the Debris on the Roof
  3. Clean Your Roof
  4. Take Away

Does your roof look old and think it needs replacement? When was the last time you cleaned your roof? Roofs can accumulate moss and algae that make the roof look old. Have you recently noticed a growth of green patches on your roof?

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How to Clean Your Roof at Home like An Expert

This could be moss growth and easily removed by just cleaning your rooftop. Moss and algae grow on moist surfaces on your roof. They can damage your shingles if they stay longer on the roof. Chicago gutter cleaners to clean your rooftop to maintain its attractive appearance. You can as well follow the DIY tips below.

Check the Weather

Before starting your cleaning, you need to check how the day’s weather looks. A cool or cloudy day can be the perfect time to clean your roof to avoid the cleaning detergent from drying off quickly. However, avoid a windy day because the wind can disperse the chemicals to your plants. These chemicals can be harmful to your plants. They can even kill your garden plants.


Read Also:

  • Roof Cleaning – How to Remove Moss and Algae From Your Roof
  • What Is Roof Cladding and Why Is It Important?
  • The Importance of Gutter and Roof Cleaning
  • 4 Roof Cleaning Tips for Shiny Shingles

Have all Your Cleaning Supplies Place

Cleaning the roof is not for the faint-hearted because you need to go up there. Wear your overalls and gloves. Also, ensure you have all the stuff you need up there. This way, you won’t have to climb down every time you reach for a different cleaning item.

Clean the Debris on the Roof

Be very careful while up there because you can fall in case of any misstep. Start by sweeping the roof and removing all loose debris. Then, you can use a very effective leaf blower. This will make the cleaning easy.

After removing the debris, check for any loose nails on the roof and basic maintenance. If you notice there’s a lot to be done there in terms of maintenance, you can contact a professional to do the job for you. Before proceeding to the roof, you should clean the gutter first. Cleaning the gutter is fast and easy.

Clean Your Roof

Make your cleaning solution (bleach and water). Do not use a lot of bleach. If used excessively, it can burn your shingles. Instead, spray water with your garden hose, and be sure to wet every part of the roof. Then, spray the solution and pay attention to parts with heavy stains. Leave the solution for 10- to 20 minutes, depending on the stains on the roof.

Rinse off the solution. Make sure you use a sprayer that has high pressure to remove any debris that has been stuck. Reapply the solution and give it 10-20 minutes. You can use a soft brush or broom to scrub the roof if you notice that the stains are still there. Finally, respray the water and leave it to dry.

Take Away

Roof cleaning is an important undertaking during a home facelift. Experts recommend leaving the roof cleaning process to trained professionals like Chicago gutter cleaners. This will avoid accidents and mistakes that can damage your shingles or plants. In addition, clean your roof regularly to prevent excessive growth of mold and algae that can damage your roof. You can also trim nearby trees to prevent leaves from falling on the roof.

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Perla Irish

Perla Irish, who is more familiarly known as Irish, is the Content Manager at Dreamlandsdesign.com. She loves following trends around home and garden, interior design, and digital marketing. Through this blog, Irish wants to share information and help readers solve the problems they are experiencing.

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