4 Roof Cleaning Tips For All Homeowners

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Cleaning the roof of your home is one of those tasks that is not fun and quite time consuming, but is definitely a must. If your roof is not cleaned on a regular basis, all that dirt and debris creates a perfect habitat for mold to grow. On top of this, it prevents water from easily sliding off the roof and away from your home, which can cause significant water damage and roof leaks. To ensure that your roof is cleaned efficiently to prevent these issues, here are four roof cleaning tips to consider:

  1. Safety First: You should never plan to clean your roof on your own if you do not have proper safety considerations in mind. This includes having another person with you on the ground to ensure that in the event you fall off the roof, the other person can immediately call for help. You should also be wearing gloves to prevent yourself from picking up harmful bacteria and the proper shoes so that you cannot easily slide off the roof. If you do not feel that you can be safe on the roof, it's must better to hire professionals for regular roof cleaning.
  2. You Cannot Use Bleach: Bleach can definitely not be used on the roof of your home. If you want your roof to be sparkly clean, you need to use other cleaners that are specifically used for roofs. If you are cleaning your roof regular, however, with just water, shovels, and other tools to remove debris, there shouldn't be a huge problem with stubborn dirt coming off the roof. Bleach will just lead to bleach stains and when it is rinsed off the roof, it can damage your landscaping.
  3. Clean on an Overcast Day: You don't want to clean your roof on a sunny day because the cleaner will evaporate too quickly because you have time to wash it away. So be sure that you plan accordingly. When this happens, it will leave spots on the roof that were not effectively cleaned.
  4. Invest in a Blower: If you are cleaning your roof yourself, you should definitely consider investing in a blower. This can save you a significant amount of time since you can just blow away the debris and clean the rest by hand. 

When you consider these four tips, you can be sure that you clean the roof of your home as efficiently as possible without creating more problems. Talk with a company like Ulrich Builders for more information.


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