Satisfying Roof Cleaning: Soft washing a shingle roof in Valrico, Florida

Roy Bielewicz • September 25, 2025

Watch our roof washing process

This dirty roof in Valrico, Florida was so satisfying to clean. You can literally see it changing colors in real time as the gloeocapsa magma is removed using a 5% mix of sodium hypochlorite, surfactant, and water.


Note that we're soft washing this with a 12 volt pump system, and NOT pressure washing. Applying pressure to a shingle roof will wash away the protective granules, damage the shingles themselves, and cause water intrusion under the shingle. Never let anyone apply pressure to your roof!


Whether you need to brighten your home’s exterior or protect your roof with a safe, low-pressure soft wash, Radiant Clean delivers outstanding results across the Greater Tampa area.

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