How can I clean the outside of my house without a pressure washer?

• <div><p>Long-handled telescopic brushes are the best way to clean the outside of a house without a pressure washer. There are even special attachments for <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/clean-outside-windows.htm">cleaning the outside of windows</a>. Use a gentle cleaning solution for both the roof and siding to avoid harming the finishes. Be sure to rinse the area thoroughly with a garden hose after scrubbing.</p></div>

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Q: Can roof cleaning cause leaks?

• <div><p>An improper DIY roof cleaning could cause leaks by damaging the roofing material. Things like using too much water pressure on the shingles or applying a harsh cleaning solution could cause damage. If you do enough damage, you could harm the ability of the shingles or other roof materials to keep water out of your home.</p></div>

Q: What is the fastest method for killing moss?

• <div><p>Iron, or ferrous sulfate, is one of the fastest methods for killing moss. As such, you&rsquo;ll find this ingredient in many lawn fertilizers and lawn killers. Vinegar is another solution for quickly killing moss. It takes just 15 to 20 minutes for vinegar to take effect. A harsher method is bleach, which also has a similar time frame for taking effect. </p></div>

Q: What kills moss permanently?

• <div><p>Chemical herbicides will kill moss permanently. The same goes with bleach water. However, moss can start growing again once a new layer of dirt and debris is caught in your sand in paver joints. Therefore, the problem is not about killing moss permanently, but ensuring effective prevention of moss regrowth. </p></div>

Q: What are the best chemicals to use to clean a metal roof?

• <div><p>For the best chemicals to clean a metal roof, stick to gentle detergents such as dish soap, laundry detergent, or car-wash soap mixed in a diluted solution of &frac14; cup of soap to 1 gallon of water. These mild cleansers are safe for most roof finishes but are still strong enough to remove remaining dirt particles. Chemicals like bleach or acids can damage your roof, poison landscaping and grass, and pose a hazard to you and your family. If your roof is very dirty or you think it requires chemical cleaning, call a roof cleaning professional.</p></div>

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Reviewed in March 2021
Perfect timing. I had gotten a few estimates on the replacement/relining of the furnace flue. Luis provided the best estimate and best diplomacy in the process. Skilled and friendly crew. Work was done two days after agreeing to the contract. With corrected airflow furnace is running reliably. ...
The Chimney King
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Reviewed in July 2015
Excellent job. Was not the cheapest quote of the three we got but they paid attention to our concerns and recommended the pan mentioned above, which extends up underneath the siding to prevent leaks. The majority of this work including removal of the old roof, installation of felt, shingles,...
Drawdy Roofing Inc
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Reviewed in May 2015
They were supposed to finish around the chimney and lay down the shingles.
S&S Roofing & Construction
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Reviewed in April 2015
Tracy Allen, the Campbell's representative, was courteous and easy to contact if we had any questions, etc. Ours was a long drawn out process spanning 2-3 months due to involvement of our insurance company. Tracy would check back with us periodically for updates which I appreciated since I'm...
Campbell Roofing
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Reviewed in December 2013
Unable to perform the work. I wasted 8 days waiting for this vendor, only to find he was reluctant to try to clean my chimney. He didn't want to climb on my roof, but charged me $20.00 for a 'service call' and did nothing.
Dirty Harry Chimney Sweep
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Reviewed in December 2010
They arrived a little later than originally stated that Thursday butwent right to work. The old existing manual door was probably the cheapest quality made and came with our spec house. The door had been dented by my father-in-law when his riding lawn mower backed of the tracks when he was...
Albany Door and Hardware
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Reviewed in August 2010
Overall experience was OK. However, he would not guarantee my stone chimney from leakage. He did place a rain diverter above the chimney and recaulked. The workers dropped a bundle of shingles on the roof, shaking the whole house and causing two small figurines inside the house to fall and...
Drawdy Roofing Inc
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Chimney Sweep questions, answered by experts

An improper DIY roof cleaning could cause leaks by damaging the roofing material. Things like using too much water pressure on the shingles or applying a harsh cleaning solution could cause damage. If you do enough damage, you could harm the ability of the shingles or other roof materials to keep water out of your home.

Iron, or ferrous sulfate, is one of the fastest methods for killing moss. As such, you’ll find this ingredient in many lawn fertilizers and lawn killers. Vinegar is another solution for quickly killing moss. It takes just 15 to 20 minutes for vinegar to take effect. A harsher method is bleach, which also has a similar time frame for taking effect.

Chemical herbicides will kill moss permanently. The same goes with bleach water. However, moss can start growing again once a new layer of dirt and debris is caught in your sand in paver joints. Therefore, the problem is not about killing moss permanently, but ensuring effective prevention of moss regrowth.

Long-handled telescopic brushes are the best way to clean the outside of a house without a pressure washer. There are even special attachments for cleaning the outside of windows. Use a gentle cleaning solution for both the roof and siding to avoid harming the finishes. Be sure to rinse the area thoroughly with a garden hose after scrubbing.

For the best chemicals to clean a metal roof, stick to gentle detergents such as dish soap, laundry detergent, or car-wash soap mixed in a diluted solution of ¼ cup of soap to 1 gallon of water. These mild cleansers are safe for most roof finishes but are still strong enough to remove remaining dirt particles. Chemicals like bleach or acids can damage your roof, poison landscaping and grass, and pose a hazard to you and your family. If your roof is very dirty or you think it requires chemical cleaning, call a roof cleaning professional.

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