There are several ways to clean a roof- from spraying to brushing, and chemical treatments, they all have their risks and benefits.

Before you start, carefully examine if you can do the cleaning yourself or you need professional help. In making this decision, consider the steepness of your roof, the complexity of its design, the materials used, and the method of cleaning.

Two of the most common ways to clean your roof are pressure cleaning and chemical treatment. Pressure cleaning peels off unwanted algae build up on your roof, while chemical treatment involves spraying a mixture of c. Since we are using products that can harm our health or cause injuries. This method of cleaning is usually left to the experts.

Now, should you decide that your roof is not in need of a professional, here are some tips that may help you with the cleaning:

  1. Review the materials used on your roof
    A lot of people pick-up chemicals from the department store without reading the labels because it simply says that the product is good for roof cleaning. Take into account that your roof is made of various materials and the cleaning chemicals needs to match the requirement of your roof.
  2. Check the integrity of your roof
    You do not want to step on an area and drop straight to your living room. When cleaning your own roof, be sure that the roof can hold your weight or its structure is intact to hold an individual. We just want our roofs cleaned, no need to pay the hospital a visit after.
  3. Strictly follow treatment instruction of products
    Sometimes we think 1 cup of detergent is too little for a medium sized laundry, and so we decided to add a few more sprinkles. That is something we cannot do with roof cleaning products. Consider that these products are specifically made to clean the most battered area of your house, following the instructions carefully is the only option for this kind of activity. Adding too little or too much of the product will definitely work at your disadvantage.
  4. Commit to the task
    Cleaning the roof may seem like an easy breezy task, however, surprises may come in along the way. Rushing the cleaning of the roof may do your house more harm than good. Imagine if the product has to set for 30 more minutes before rinsing, but since you have a date at 6 you decided to cut the setting time by 10 mins. Then during the rinse, you saw that no cleaning happened. It’s a waste of product and time. It’s best to give it a full afternoon to clean your roof and expect some back aches too.
  5. Don’t hesitate to call professionals
    Some believe that getting a professional to do their roof is a luxury. Some tasks may just be too big for DIYs, if you are not confident that you can pull it off without losing an eyeball or breaking a rib, there are reliable contractors fit for this job.