Q. What is soft wash cleaning?
A. Soft washing is a cleaning method using low pressure and specialized solutions (typically bleach, detergent, surfactant and water) to safely remove moss, mildew, bacteria, algae and other organic stains from roofs and other building exteriors.
Q. Can I power wash my roof?
A. “Roofing product manufacturers and associations recommend not using power washing devices. The force of the water can remove the surface or break away pieces of material, causing immediate leaks or shortening the service life of the roof system.”
Q. Is Moss on the roof bad?
Moss can also creep underneath your shingles, tiles, and slates, uprooting them from your roof and causing immense damage. This uprooting can lead to holes, leakage, and your roof’s structural degeneration.
Q. Is Moss harmful to breathe?
A. Moss is problematic because it gains its nutrients from the object that it’s residing on. … Furthermore, moss poses a health risk to humans because it increases not only allergies, but also the release of toxic compounds into the air.
Q. How do I clean my roof without a pressure washer?
A. Soft washing simply uses a cleaning solution to clean your roof. Our technicians simply spray the solution on your roof at around the pressure of a garden hose, and let the chemicals do the work. The solution sprays around forty feet so there is minimal walking and movement on your roof.