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Oh, that sounds like a lot of trouble.

The reason I asked is because I have heard someone say something about pool shock and
I read it in an article, so figured why not ask?

Below is an online article that talked about it......

"There are other roof cleaner products that I could go through one by one and give you the pros and cons but they are used so rarely that it’s not worth the time to explain them, especially since I need to tell you about the one roof cleaning solution that I truly recommend. Yes, I’ve saved the best for last. To sum it up in a nutshell, the safest and most effective roof cleaning mixture is one that you can make yourself out of bleach (or chlorine), water, and liquid laundry detergent. You simply take some household bleach or liquid pool shock, mix in some water from the garden hose, and throw in a cup of liquid detergent. Mix the whole thing up very well and then apply to the roof surface. Allow several minutes for the algae to be killed and then rinse the whole roof down with water. That’s really all there is to it. No pressure washing should be required. The only possible downside is that if you don’t dilute the chemical as it’s exiting the downspouts it can be detrimental to landscaping, but as long as you have somebody on the ground to rinse it down it shouldn’t be an issue. Rely on this method if at all possible. Just be safe and use common sense. Roof cleaning can be very dangerous and you should hire a professional if you have any doubts whatsoever.

There's a good chance that someone along the way tried to tell you that using a bleach or chlorine-based mixture for roof cleaning is "bad" and will harm your shingles. This is a bunch or hogwash, and the only people that will tell you this are the ones that are trying to sell you their own roof cleaning product. They know that they can't cheaply manufacture and ship liquid shock so they don't, even though they know that it's the superior method. Instead they come up with these powders and concoctions that they can make cheaply, ship for next to nothing, and pocket as much profit as possible. Ask any professional home inspector or roof expert and I can virtually guarantee that they will tell you to try to avoid any roof cleaner that must be used in conjunction with a power washer or high pressure''

Hey Hank,. yes you utilized the site to your full advantage, and probably in turn are very appreciative to those before you who contributed to the database we have here,..I know I am appreciative,..because like everyone here, I've also learned something from someone else.
I like to go back through old posts to keep information in mind, you never know when that little tidbit of information will come in handy.

Jeff

Onarooftop wrote:

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Oh, that sounds like a lot of trouble.

The reason I asked is because I have heard someone say something about pool shock and
I read it in an article, so figured why not ask?

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 Basically we have this down to a science and if you just try using our method, you will be able to clean any house the proper way... within an hour... cost effectively. Over the years we have tried to come up with better ways and we have tried a lot of different things but nothing beats how we are currently doing it.

Good Luck!

Any fresh SH will work amazing just keep it off the plants, make sure you keep the plants watered down and you will be fine.

lol Ed 

Here's my story from when I joined. Once I found RCIA back in 2008 and started doing some research I broke the information, all available here, down in to various catagories. Those were Chemicals, Surfactants, Safety, Hoses, Valves, Quick Disconnects, Lubrication(not KY Jelly), Plants, Gutters, Vehicles, Videos, Ladders, etc.. As i read up on each catagory I saved those posts and wrote my own notes on them, after finishing a roof cleaning or housewash job. Now my ground technician(s) can read this information and view the videos also. It's my own little library.

Like Jeff said it's relatively simple business with low start up costs and a great profit margin.

Hank

Welcome to RCIA, ona roof many times. When I first joined, I didn't post until I read and studied posts for about three months. You should read more and post less.

You can learn from the best roof cleaners in the world on this site. They have tested all cleaning solutions and have come up with the BEST meathod to clean a roof. If you would like to hang heavy tarps and use a pitch witch, then the RCIA is not for you.

Kyle - welcome, and look plast those that are far too quick to cast stones.  

For a handful of others - a wise man once said 'seek first to understand, then to be understood'.  A few are so quick to judge someone by their process that you might completley miss some otherwise great business advise.  His current process is different - BFD.  Read carefully, and you may have added a new service to your business.  (If you're not already offering it then you've left lots of money on the table.)

My biggest competitor uses a surface cleaner on a roof and has a large national backing.. (You know who I'm referring to.)  His process is different than mine (ours) and he and I market directly against each other.  But you know what?  We're very cordial with one another - dare I say friends, and I've learned some very good (and profitable) information from that guy that I could have easily dismissed.  Instead I've listened.  And learned.  And passed on some good info as well.  And now we both make more money.  Hell, I've sent him jobs, and he's sent me at least 4 times as many.

Treat this profession like it is, a profession, and treat the professionals like professionals;  You'll get the same in return.  Don't, and you likley won't.