Pressure washing a roof causes more harm than good

Many home owners are not aware of the proper way to clean a shingle roof.  Roof stains are a form of algae and need to be treated and eliminated with the proper cleaning solution.  There are some contractors that claim to use low pressure with a power washer, stating this is the best way to remove the unattractive stains.  Using pressure to clean a shingle roof can remove the granules that are on the surface of the shingles.  All shingle manufacturers recommend that you never use a pressure washer because it will void the warranty.

• Use a solution that will eliminate the algae spores
• Never use a pressure washer or any type of surface water cleaner
• Use cleaners approved by shingle manufacturers
• The proper cleaner will remove the stains without pressure

The picture below shows an attachment that hooks up to a pressure washer called a surface disk.  This is primarily used to clean concrete.  Clearly this method will damage the roof and remove the granules.  The algae spores are still alive because water alone will not eliminate it.

  

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Soft washing is the best way to clean your home

Soft washing versus high pressure is what you as a home owner needs to think about.  Pressure washing and power washing no matter how you say it all leads up to the same way of cleaning, using high pressure with the risk of damage.  With just pressure washing you are using the pressure to blast off dirt and algae off of your home's surface.  Most think this is the best way to clean and the only way but it's not.  The algae stains and mildew stains on the surface of your home will continue to grow back if you don't treat it correctly.  Here at M&D power washing we use cleaners that eliminate the algae and mildew by applying a solution on the surface to attack the spores and then we use very light pressure to rinse off your home.  Our cleaner will also leave your windows sparkling clean because the cleaner softens the water.  We will leave your home not only clean but algae and mildew free.  Now that is clean!

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Mildew and algae stain removal

Have you noticed the algae and mildew stains on your homes exterior.  During the hot and humid time of the year algae and mildew begin to grow on your home.  Mildew starts to form on the siding, the roof and even on concrete and it will get worse if left untreated.  Here at M&D power washing located in Fort Wayne, Indiana we will clean your homes surface applying our cleaners that will eliminate all algae and mildew stains safely.  We do not use high pressure to clean your home because this can damage the surface.  Our process uses soft washing which is applying the right cleaners at low pressure and rinsing off.  Call for your free estimate or visit our web site.  http://www.cleantheroof.com/  260-413-3290

House washing Fort Wayne, Indiana

 This home was washed using our low pressure cleaning system.  No high pressure blasting was used to clean this homes exterior.  Our cleaning solution will eliminate algae stains and the spores that are growing.  Once the cleaner is applied all over the home it is then lightly rinsed off leaving your home looking great.  Our house wash package includes all of the homes exterior siding, gutter facings, downspouts and all metal trim.  Located in Fort Wayne, Indiana 46815   260-413-3290  http://www.cleantheroof.com/

Roof stains

Many people are not aware that you can clean a shingle roof.  The black roof stains that you see are a form of algae that is growing on the roof mainly on the north side because it lacks the majority of sunlight.  Humidity also makes the algae worse because it creates moisture and the algae grows more and feeds off of the limestone filler that is in the shingles.  Treating and cleaning your shingle roof is very important because you want it cleaned the correct way without the damage of a pressure washer.  Shingle manufacturers agree that cleaning your roof and eliminating the algae spores will promote the life of your roof.  As time goes on without treatment the stains will get worse and the algae will continue to spread and grow damaging your roof.  Here at M&D power washing we use a chemical treatment that is lightly sprayed on the roofs surface removing the stains and eliminating the algae spores for up to 3 years.  Same day results the black stains will be gone.  Serving Fort Wayne, Indiana and all of Allen county.  260-413-3290 http://www.cleantheroof.com/

Concrete cleaning residental and commerical Fort Wayne, Indiana

Concrete cleaning can be a task if you dont have the right equipment and cleaners.  Most home owners have a small pressure washer and when they clean concrete they use just the pressure wash gun.  Yes you can use just the pressure wash gun but once you clean a small pattern it will take you forever.  We use a commerical grade pressure washer along with our surface cleaning disk.  This disk spins in a 360 degree motion and cleans huge sections of concrete at a time evenly.  Also we use cleaners that will eliminate algae stains and eliminate the spores growing.  We have cold water units as well as a hot steam unit that will clean grease, oil and other stubborn stains.  Call today 260-413-3290 or visit our site http://www.cleantheroof.com/