Professional Roof Cleaning Services

Soft washing is the cleaning process recommended by most insurers and the only method endorsed by ARMA (asphalt roof manufacturers association). The black streaks on your roof shingles or tiles are a type of algae called gloeocapsa magma, commonly referred to as black algae. 


In our humid climate, often mold, mildew, and other bacteria are also eating away at your roof. This isn’t just aesthetic; it’s an infestation that can cut the life of your roof in half. You don’t need a new roof. We can fix it!


With each service we perform, 0ur solution and surfactant are custom mixed for roof cleaning. The mix is strong yet completely eco-friendly since it breaks down into nothing more than salt. Surfactant and solution dwells on your roofs surface, while eradicates algae, mold, mildew, and dirt.

6 Star Power Washing Uses Soft Washing to Clean Your Roof

Soft washing is a method of cleaning using very low-pressure water and specialized detergents to clean surfaces. With this process, living microorganisms such as algae and fungi are removed without damaging your property. Roof discoloration or spots can be the first sign of algae and other living microorganisms growing on your roof. Soft washing with specialized detergents can actually kill the organic growth on your roof by stopping the growth at the source.

The Importance of Ongoing Maintenance of Your Roof

It’s easy not to realize how critical roof cleaning and maintenance is for the integrity of your home. Black stains and other unsightly elements aren’t just bad for your home’s look—they actually cause damage. Those ugly black streaks are caused by a granule-eating bacterium that can break down your shingles. You need intervention fast to remove stains and protect the integrity of your roofing system. 6 Star Power Washing uses a safe but effective soft washing approach to clean delicate surfaces like roofing. Act now and trust our team to provide superior cleaning to increase your roof’s longevity and performance.


Reasons Why Shingles Break Down:

  • Decomposition caused by algae and fungal filament root systems. You can see how the shingles have cracks in them, thus curling and swelling.
  • Algae and fungi have a hunger for limestone fillers. Limestone, which contains phosphates, is an excellent source of nutrients for algae and fungi.
  • The waste created by the algae and fungi metabolizing the limestone fillers. This waste is acidic and damages the shingles.
  • Excess heat caused by the darkening of the shingles. The darker the shingles get from algae streaking, the more heat they absorb. This excess heat dries the shingles and ages the petroleum in them.
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