What you don t hear about though is the damage that bleach can do and the long term effects of using bleach to remove moss from your roof.
Can you use bleach to kill moss on roof.
Bleach can effectively clean roof shingles and remove even the toughest stains.
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Yes bleach will kill moss on your roof.
Keeping roof shingles clean will not only enhance the overall look of your home but can also protect the shingles from damage caused by moss and mildew.
Leave the bleach solution on for 20 minutes then rinse off.
Algae will disappear and wash away with subsequent rains the association advises.
Moss treated with bleach will die but it can return later.
Yes vinegar will kill the plants because vinegar is like acid.
Never use undiluted bleach on your roof.
Algae mold mildew moss and dirt are often attracted to shingles.
Oxygen bleach however will kill the moss without harming your roof.
Make sure you wear waterproof gloves when you use the bleach.
The bleach will kill the algae or moss but rinsing won t necessarily leave the roof sparkling clean.
If you want to use oxygen bleach to prolong the lifespan of your roof it will kill moss.
Follow the directions on your container of oxygen bleach and mix the right amount of this powdered bleach with water.
It s slower acting than chlorine bleach.
According to tim carter author of the nationally syndicated column ask the builder bleach will kill the moss growing on your roof.