Soft washing is a low-pressure technique for cleaning a home's roof. Choosing soft washing can allow you to keep your roof clean while also avoiding numerous problems that can be created by a dirty roof or by using harsher pressure washing cleaning methods. 

The following are six problems that you can avoid if you choose soft washing as your roof cleaning method.

Voiding your roof warranty

One of the most important things that homeowners need to realize about their roofs is that they can void their roof warranty if they choose the wrong roof cleaning method. If you have your roof pressure washed, this may make it so that roof warranty coverage is no longer in effect.

On the other hand, choosing a low-pressure method of cleaning your roof such as soft washing generally shouldn't void your roof warranty. 

Run-down roof appearance

Over time, a home's roof will get dirty and may eventually start to take on a run-down appearance if it is not cleaned. Algae can begin to grow on a roof and make a roof look dirty. Other debris can accumulate on a home's roof over time. Fortunately, soft washing offers a convenient and safe way to remedy a run-down-looking roof. 

Pest infestations

A lot of different types of pests such as birds and insects might find your roof to be a convenient home. If you go too long without having your roof cleaned, you might find yourself dealing with a pest infestation. Soft washing is a good way to discourage pests from making a permanent home on your roof. 

Short roof lifespan

The longer your roof lasts, the more value you'll get out of your roof installation. If you neglect to clean your roof periodically or choose a potentially damaging roof cleaning method such as pressure washing, your roof might not last as long as you hoped.

Soft washing can allow you to get your roof cleaned gently to maximize your roof's lifespan. 

Poor home efficiency

In some cases, a dirty roof can detract from roof efficiency. This is especially true when the dirtiness of a roof makes a roof darker so that it attracts heat more during the summer. Cleaning your roof with soft washing can therefore in some cases make your home more energy efficient when it comes to keeping your interiors cool. 

Poor interior air quality

A roof that hasn't been cleaned in a while might be covered with potential allergens like moss, fungi, and mildew. These allergens can eventually penetrate your home and detract from your home's interior air quality if you don't schedule routine soft washing service. 

Reach out to a roof soft washing service to learn more.