Frequently Asked Questions
Will a soft wash hurt my plants?
Excessive salt/bleach can harm plants, but doesn’t have to. Hiring a company with a proven track record of proper plant care, not just one that claims to provide it is important. Always check a company’s reviews on multiple platforms like Google, Yelp, the Better Business Bureau (BBB), and Facebook. This will quickly show you which companies are truly reliable.
What is Bleach?
Products such as “wet and forget”, “30 seconds” “pool shock” and plain bleach generally contain about 6% sodium hypochlorite, 1-2% soap/thickener and the rest being water. Pool chlorine is 12% sodium hypochlorite. Despite claims of proprietary solutions, most cleaning companies rely on sodium hypochlorite as the main cleaning agent. Our “special mix” is typically 4-5% sodium hypochlorite, 1-2% soap (we use Mango Mauler) for better cling if needed, and the rest is water.
How we take care of your plants.
We bring a full arsenal to the table here. We bag downspouts, flush gutters, cover with tarps and also spay neutralizers and salt absorbers. We’ve had some doozys too, one time we had a downpour of rain in the middle of a roof wash. overflowed our bags and cleaning solution went everywhere! After spraying neutralizers, diluting everything for an hour we managed to save the yard and plants, thank the Lord. Two weeks later we checked up on everything and no dead grass or plants. Water, bags, and neutralizers work! period.
My HOA sent me a notice and I can't hire anyone in time. What can I do?
We’ve got you covered! if you’re late on the notice, your best bet is to contract with a company you trust and provide your HOA with proof of the soonest available booking (be sure the company can provide you with written confirmation first, this is crucial). Once you have the booking confirmation, forward it to your HOA. Explain that despite your best efforts, this was the soonest a reputable company was available. Do your best to get in writing a response from your HOA confirming they accept this new timeframe for compliance. Typically, HOAs won’t challenge a company’s schedule and won’t assume the liability of telling you which service provider to use.
Will bleach or chlorine damage my roof?
There’s a lot a homeowner can’t see. ARMA (Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association) Recommends a 50/50 bleach wash and a heavy RINSE right after. This is the step most companies skip. Why? Plants…. It’s hard to protect plants when rinsing large amounts of bleach and salt residues into the ground. This is why proper bagging, neutralizers, and rinsing is crucial to plant AND roof care. By rinsing off the roof or at least neutralizing the solution, we reduce the time metal nails and fixtures will be exposed to the oxidative affects of bleach. While “leaving it up there to keep working” is a nice idea, it may not be what’s best long-term. A study would have to be done to make firm statement on this, which our industry just doesn’t have.
Is pressure cleaning my roof ACTUALLY that bad?
We’ll let you decide. Here’s what we know.
- High pressure could force water through defects in the underlayment, and will erode surfaces, leading to more frequent cleanings, equaling more erosion, more harboring of algae and bacteria leading to more frequent cleanings and more erosion. Its a positive feedback loop.
- No sanitizing of the roof. Pressure cleaning doesn’t kill algae and bacteria. It just reduces the amount. The little bit that is left now has zero competition for space, moisture and sunlight and often times will bloom back within just 6 months.
- Requires walking on almost every single tile. Repairs can range anywhere from $150 – $1,000s if the underlayment’s been affected… and if there’s a leak? Well, lets just say, “More money”.
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