Finding your roof dirty and discolored? Does it contain some moths, lichens and many other kinds of fungus that is still continuously destroying your roof? Blue algae that is commonly known as fungus, found on sloppy roofs that are not exposed to sun. Do you want to replace it? Just wait. You can do something else. You can timely clean your roof before it destroys your roof any further.
Sodium hydroxide and chlorine are the basic chemicals that prevent ruining of the roofs. A greater uncertainty indulged into it is mainly the damage it can cause if used in excess. These not only harm the infrastructure but also badly influence the humans, animals, fabric and the environment as a whole.
Pressure washing the roofs and inaccessible areas is also a technique to remove the microbes from the home exteriors and interiors. Too high of a pressure can damage the wood shingles and decks. Also washers that blend water with the cleaning solution can dilute it too much to do any effective cleaning.
With the advancement in technology, market has come out with the oxygen based cleaning products to unstained the roofs and other exterior parts of home.
Sodium per carbonate and hydrogen peroxide bonded with natural soda ash forms the basic constituents of this product. Water brings the cleanser into action and thus, releases oxygen and removes stains.
Oxygen bleach is both user and environmentally safe. Moreover, it has no ill effects on the clothing. They keep your roofs free from moths and lichens without discoloring them. These are non- toxic and hence are safe for humans as well as animals. These perform well in both hard and soft water.
Application of the cleaning product is easy and simple. You just need to clean the surface to remove the dirt and dust. Thereafter, wet the surface with water. Mix 200 grams of oxygen bleach in one gallon hot water. Allow the solution to mix for some 5 minutes. Use a mop or a roller or a spray pump to apply it on the roof surface.
Any type of scrubbing or other mechanical cleaning action will aid stain removal. Wait 20-30 minutes and scrub again then rinse area thoroughly with water. Repeat the process, if required. The solution completely washes off the mildew growth and inhibits it in future as well.