06/11/2026
Last year, I was washing several homes in an HOA community in Port Matilda, and this was one of the homes I cleaned.
After talking with the homeowner, he mentioned that he couldn’t stand the way his roof looked and was planning to replace it. I asked if he would allow me to clean it first to see if we could restore its appearance before spending thousands on a new roof. He agreed.
The results speak for themselves. A professional roof cleaning restored the roof’s appearance and potentially saved him nearly $20,000 by avoiding the replacement of a roof that still had plenty of life left.
What many homeowners don’t realize is that those black streaks are often caused by a type of algae called Gloeocapsa magma. According to the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA), algae and other organic growth can be safely removed using approved low-pressure cleaning methods. ARMA also advises against pressure washing asphalt shingles, as it can damage the roof.
If your roof is covered in black streaks, moss, or lichen, don’t assume it needs to be replaced. A professional soft wash roof cleaning may be all that’s needed to restore its appearance and help protect your investment.
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