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Gray_Fox
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Oct 16, 2017

washing roof

Washing Roof on 5th/w lots of dirt, I used murphy oil soap was that good or bad???
  • I use Spic-N-Span, long handle brush and water to rinse well. Chris
  • The roof mfg on my TT recommends Murphys, FWIW. Seems to work well for mild cleaning; have had to use Dawn and a mildly stiff brush once in a while to get mildew off (ok as well according to mfg, Alpha Roof Systems). It's TPO roof.
  • I just power washed the roof and immediately covered it with a Sunshield tarp to keep the wet leaves off.
  • Gray Fox wrote:
    Washing Roof on 5th/w lots of dirt, I used murphy oil soap was that good or bad???

    Good! It’s mild and pH neutral.
  • I use Murphy's mixed with Awesome cleaner. Works very well. The roof doesn't come out white, but it gets the worst of the dirt, crud, and tree sap off. And it gives me a chance to check the caulking.
  • Your roof is cleaner than my roof...because I want mine to last. Did clean part of it to install solar panels two or three years ago. Glued and screwed.
  • A lot of folks report using Murphy's on these forums (not the way I do it though). They say it's OK. If you've already done it, well ... too late now. Any concerns, just give the roof an extra good rinse so no residue soap is left behind.

    A clean roof is a happy roof! :C Makes for a nice "clean" target practice for birds! :S