Tile Roof Cleaning in South Florida
Barrel tile is the most common roofing material in Hialeah, Miami Lakes, and most of Miami-Dade County. These tiles have a protective glaze or coating that can be damaged by improper chemicals. Soft washing with the right solutions is essential.
Safe Solutions for Tile Roofs
- Sodium hypochlorite (1–3%): Safe for tile when properly diluted. Kills algae, mold, and Gloeocapsa magma
- Surfactant/wetting agent: Helps solution spread evenly across curved barrel tiles
- Neutralizing rinse: Applied after treatment to protect landscaping and neutralize runoff
Chemicals That Damage Tile Roofs
- Muriatic acid: Strips the glaze/coating from tile, causing permanent porosity
- TSP: Too alkaline — etches tile surfaces and harms waterways
- High-concentration SH (6%+): Can bleach colored tiles and damage metal flashing
- Any acidic cleaner: Eats into the calcium in concrete tiles
Eco-Friendly Options
With Miami-Dade County's proximity to the Everglades and Biscayne Bay, eco-friendly roof cleaning is important. Properly diluted SH biodegrades rapidly, and professional companies like Atom Pressure Cleaning use plant-safe surfactants and protect landscaping during treatment.
We serve all tile roof homes in Doral, Hialeah Gardens, Miami Gardens, Miramar, and throughout Broward County.