Lakeland roof cleaning is a dangerous activity. That’s why we recommend that only the professionals do it. They are trained on how to climb up and down the house without falling. They know which chemicals to use on certain types of dirt and grime. They know how to handle the chemicals and clean up after the process. They also have protective gear and tools that will prevent falls and other accidents that could be fatal.
But if you are adamant that you can clean your house’s roof by yourself, here are the five safety measures you need to put in place:
Call a Friend
Call your friends. Yes, friends as in plural. You need all the help you can get to hold the ladder while you’re climbing up and down and to hand you the tools you need to clean the roof. If you do these all by yourself, you are risking your life. Cleaning the roof is no easy task. Ask help from a friend or a neighbor.
Use a Sturdy Ladder and Harness
Check the ladder if there are missing or loose screws. Make sure that the ladder can hold your weight. This is why you need to call a friend. Your friend should hold the bottom of the ladder against the flooring as you climb up and down the side of the house. You might need a harness, too, because the roof’s shingles can get slippery when wet.
Use Garbage Bags to Cover the Down Spouts
How many downspouts does your house have? Tie garbage bags around them so the chemical that will be washed away from the roof won’t spill down the side of the house and onto your driveway. The chemicals can ruin the wall paint, the pavement, and the garden. You need to rinse off the downspouts and the gutters to remove the corrosive chemicals. Keep on washing the chemicals out until clean water comes out of the downspouts.
Wear Protective Goggles and Gloves
Invest in a quality pair of goggles and gloves. You need to protect your eyes and hands from coming into contact with the chemicals you are going to use for Lakeland roof cleaning. You can get the gloves and goggles in your local hardware store.
Clean Loose Debris
Loose debris may have fallen off the roof and onto your garden or pavement below. Clean the debris so no one gets into an accident. If you have a magnetic swiper, use that to make sure that nothing gets left behind. Also, be careful when throwing away the debris. Make sure your garbage collectors know where a particular bag of debris came from and that they may have been exposed to chemicals, so they know how to handle it.
