If your home has a tin roof, you may have mold and mildew growth that is marring its appearance. If so, use the homemade cleaner below to safely remove the fungi from your roof using ingredients you can find in supermarkets, hardware stores and home improvement centers.
What You Will Need
Before you begin, gather the following supplies and ingredients.
Both the white distilled vinegar and borax soak into the roots of the mold and mildew, killing the growth from the inside out. The tea tree oil is a natural fungicide that not only kills the existing growth but can also make it difficult for new spores to take root, since its residue remains on the metal.
While cleaning your roof, you may also need a ladder if the stream from your spray nozzle does not reach. Do not attempt to walk around on a tin roof, especially when it's wet. The surface becomes extremely slippery, increasing your chances of falling.
Instructions
Once you have everything you need, follow the directions below to mix the cleaner and use it to clean your roof.
Using the above cleaner every few months should keep your tin roof free from mold and mildew, keeping the metal from rusting. However, if you find areas where the fungal growth has eaten through your roof, you may want to contact a roofing contractor about with either repairing or replacing it.
Share9 March 2016
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