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February 12, 2015 at 7:40 pm #816750
sbreParticipantI know this topic has been written about in the past but whenever I try “Search” in the Forums section the results are never what I’m looking for.
I’m really hoping to find a way to get rid of (and prevent future growth) of moss on the roof that is not harmful to the environment, or require a pressure-washer or spending hours on my hands and knees doing it manually.
I called our local nursery and was offered “Moss-Out” which is zinc based, which I know is not too friendly to our wildlife and fauna on its way to and once in the Puget Sound. I’ve also heard about using powered laundry detergent, which is another substance I believe isn’t too eco-friendly.
Who can educate me further on the subject?
The stuff is getting so thick its starting to grows behind by ears!!!
February 12, 2015 at 9:37 pm #821929
wakefloodParticipantI’m not sure there’s a good answer. I’ve never heard of one that didn’t require manual effort. :-(
And I’ve tried asking around as well…
February 13, 2015 at 10:54 pm #821930
Michael WaldoParticipantI have two large evergreen trees to the south, so lots of shade and moss on roof. I use straight white vinegar in a pump sprayer. It kills the moss, turning it from green to yellow. When it is dry, a stiff broom can take it off. No easy answer.
February 14, 2015 at 12:57 am #821931
JanSParticipantand you have to be careful about what residual vinegar is going to get on…it’s not good for everything…
February 14, 2015 at 1:19 am #821932
CandrewB1ParticipantFast, easy, and environmentally-friendly. Pick two because you can’t have three.
February 14, 2015 at 1:53 am #821933
Jd seattleParticipantUse a powderd laundry detergent. Unless changes have been made to your gutter system, all the water from your roof ends up in the sewer system along with your dish soap, shampoo and detergents from your actual laundry anyway. Now if your gutters have been disconnected from the original tie-in points and discharge on the ground I would not use detergent.
February 14, 2015 at 2:43 pm #821934
sbreParticipantThanks all~I think I’m going to give the vinegar method a try, and will be sure to be careful what other vegetation it could come into contact with.
Enjoy our early Spring…
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