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Roof Cleaning chemicals explained January 14, 2013 By Kleen llc There are many roof cleaning companies claiming to use biodegradable, or Eco-friendly, All Natural, Non-toxic, and of course, “Organic products. What does all this mean, and is it any better than the solutions used by the best RCIA certified roof cleaners ? The thing about the RCIA roof cleaners is that it is widely known what Is used. It is not hidden behind words like, non-toxic, Eco-friendly, or the big on, environmentally safe. Companies claiming all this do not let it be known what they are using. Let’s discuss what some of these terms mean. Biodegradable. Sounds great doesn’t it? The claim is often associated with environmentally friendly products. What exactly does this mean? I would define it as being able to be broken down by natural processes into more basic components. By this definition, most chemicals are biodegradable, the only difference would be the amount of time it takes to break down. Even nuclear waste is biodegradable. This claim about cleaners really does not mean much. Won’t Harm the Environment. What does this even mean ? Lead is said to harm the environment by some, but it is naturally occurring in our world. By some standards of this statement it could be said about lead. Then we need to know if the company making this statement is talking about the cleaners they are using won’t harm the environment, or is it the bottle it came in, or the way it was manufactured. There are many chemicals that will not harm our environment but that does not mean they are good for you. Poison Ivy will not harm the environment, but it will harm you. What about the venom in a rattlesnake? This claim is a good thing to strive for, but do the companies claiming it have the information to back it up ? All Natural. This is the best. This is not a legal or regulated term so it can be used for anything. Most times it is used to describe a cleaner that is manufactured from plants. But, if it is manufactured, is it natural, and is it good for us? Cocaine is from a plant. Did you know five of the seven most deadly known compounds occur in nature. “All Naturalâ€. This statement does not describe, or tell us anything about the product. What does all this mean? Terms like these really have no merit. The important thing to consider is; does the company you are talking with disclose what they use, or do they cover it up by saying some of the terms above? It is widely known what RCIA certified roof cleaners use to clean with. You can find it on the internet, and we will always tell our customers what we use. With some of the best roof cleaners in the country, the RCIA is always researching the best way, and the best chemicals to do the job.

Kleen Roofs cleaned this roof to remove the black streaks and the lichen that was starting to grow on the shingles covered with the algae. Kleen Roofs uses only non-pressure soft wash methods to clean roofs. No pressure washer is ever used on a roof.

Kleen llc, has been providing soft wash roof and exterior cleaning services throughout West Michigan. We have cleaned asphalt, tile, metal, and cedar shingles in Michigan. Our services offered include siding washing, gutter cleaning and whitening, cement cleaning, fence and deck cleaning, trex deck cleaning, and awning cleaning. Give us a call NOW to find out how we can help you. We specialize in soft wash cleaning for roofs and most surfaces. And, as a certified roof cleaner by the Roof Cleaning Institute of America, we will not use a pressure washer on your roof. We service all of West Michigan counties including Kent, Ottawa, Muskegon, Mason, Barry, Allegan, Kalamazoo, Newaygo, Mecosta, Ionia, and Montcalm. We also service customers in Northern Michigan. 616-914-9064