October 30th, 2020 by Sarah Miles

If you have a drive or patio you will know how grubby it can get due to mould, algae, and tricky-to-shift black lichen. Luckily there are some great patio cleaners that can make short work of this and get your outdoor space looking like new again.

OK, now raise your gaze. How is your roof looking? Your roof is subject to the same moulds, bacteria, and organisms as your patio and it can make it look dirty and overgrown, spoiling the look of your whole house.

Cleaning your roof is easier than you think

You may not have considered the need to clean your roof, but it can make a huge difference to the look of your property. Using a product like Pro-Kleen Rapid Acting Roof Cleaner does not require any scrubbing or prolonged periods working up at height.

Because it has such a powerful formula, that is specifically designed to break down black lichen and other organisms, it simply requires spraying onto the surface of the roof with a pump sprayer or watering can. Leave it to work for an hour, then rinse off. It’s that easy!

The difference is amazing and will transform your house to get it looking almost like new again.

Pro-Kleen Roof Cleaner 5L - Cleans and Removes Mould and Algae

Price: £24.95

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Why clean your roof?

Apart from the visual improvement of getting rid of the black spots, bird droppings, and green mould and algae, there are some very practical reasons for cleaning your roof. Over time, growths on your roof can damage roof tiles and rot wooden soffits and facias. They can also trap moisture which can slowly erode your roofing materials and allow damp to get into your home. The cost of replacing your roof can be substantial and cleaning it can lengthen its lifespan significantly, reducing the likelihood of it needing replacing.

Don’t fancy climbing up onto the roof?

OK, so climbing two storeys onto the top of the house isn’t everybody’s idea of fun but even if you’re not confident about working at such height, there are still roofs that will benefit from a clean that are much easier to access and much more noticeable (so the aesthetic benefit will be greater). Extensions and porches are certainly much more manageable, and garage and summer house roofs can be freshened up no end by a good clean.

It can be used on any kind of roof material, including clay tiles, fibreglass, and roofing felt. Go on, give your roof a spruce!