Moss On Roof Baking Soda

I read the newsletter around the time we moved into our new home which had moss on the roof of the garage that the house inspector recommended we remove.

Moss on roof baking soda.

Apply generously over the remnants of the moss and the roof shingles. Moss also needs a substrate to attach to. Dry method step 1 sprinkle dry baking soda over moss growing on a hard surface. My personal favorite is baking soda which is essentially soda ash or sodium carbonate.

After blowing apply baking soda at the. Put the solution in a hand held spray bottle for smaller areas of moss. If a customer does not want that the crew offers another option. Baking soda is alkaline so using it alone may.

For larger areas use a lawn sprayer and add 6 ounces per. I m trying a smaller section on a porch roof that has started to show moss not too much but want to get a handle on it. This can be done by having it swept and blown once or twice a year when dry to remove leaves twigs and any dirt particles. A couple of years ago i came across a tip in a newsletter that suggested using baking soda to combat moss.

I did this today. But in most cases the solution used on roof moss is bleach and water he said. Wait for a warm dry day and thoroughly coat the moss with the baking soda solution taking care to avoid spraying nearby plants including any turf grass. Cover the moss liberally.

Dirt or particles on roofs can create places for moss to start growing so the primary preventative each year is to clean your roof. I have applied the baking soda arm and hammer dry basically giving it a good liberally applied dusting. Mix 3 tablespoons baking soda with. And don t use laundry detergent that s another favorite home remedy here in the pnw.

Walk around spraying any moss patches with your natural moss killer for lawns. Repeat applications may be needed to completely kill the moss. I buy the large bags and sprinkle it on my roof one or two times a year as needed to keep the moss down. Yes it will get rid of the moss but it destroys the protective finish on your shingles that keep the shingles from protecing your roof.

Mix the baking soda and water in a spray bottle and shake until the solution is well mixed. Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of baking soda to 1 quart of water. The roof is 7 years old asphalt shingles no tree s. Add more of the oxygen bleach solution as needed to keep the roof moist for 20 minutes.

You want to soak the moss so apply enough cover it thoroughly.