The rainy season is not completely over. Sometimes it rains heavily and sometimes drizzle starts suddenly. Due to constant moisture and water, accumulation of moss on the roof, stairs and floor of the house becomes a common problem. This may seem like a small problem, but wet moss can be extremely slippery. In such a situation, the risk of children, elderly or any other person walking on the roof slipping and getting injured increases.
If green or black moss has accumulated on your roof after rain and it comes back even after repeated sweeping, then some home remedies can be tried for cleaning. These days, the method of cleaning moss with lime is also being discussed a lot on social media.
Method to remove moss with lime is going viral
One home remedy being shared on social media suggests using lime on mossy surfaces. Lime i.e. calcium hydroxide is easily available in the market and can usually be purchased from grocers or hardware shops.
However, it is important to understand that lime is not going to magically eliminate algae instantly. Due to its alkaline nature it can affect the moss and the moist environment conducive to its growth. After this, dead moss and dirt can be removed by rubbing with a brush.
How to use lime?
First of all, remove accumulated water and loose moss from the roof with the help of a broom or brush. After this, before applying lime on the affected area or using it as a solution, check the instructions of the product.
After applying it on the mossy surface, it can be left for some time and rubbed thoroughly with a brush. After this, clean the roof with sufficient water and drain the dirty water towards the drains. Allow the ceiling to dry completely after cleaning.
Keep in mind that lime can be harmful to the skin and eyes. so while cleaning Gloves, eye protection glasses and if possible a mask It is better to wear. Keep children and pets away from the cleaning area.
Not just lime, you can also try these options
Algae or moss removers available in the market can also be used to remove algae. Some people also use vinegar or baking soda based solutions, but these are not suitable for every surface. Especially the effect of chemicals can be different on different surfaces like stone, tiles, paint or cement.
If you are using any chemical product from the market, follow the instructions given on its label and do not use different chemicals by mixing them. especially Never mix bleach with vinegar or other acidic substancesbecause it can produce dangerous gas.
What to do to prevent algae from forming again?
Simply removing algae is not enough. If there is persistent standing water or moisture on the roof, moss can grow back. Therefore, along with cleaning, also see that water is not stagnating on the roof.
Keep drains and drainage clean, make arrangements to drain water where it accumulates, and if possible, allow the roof to dry after rain. This can reduce the chances of algae re-forming.
If the moss on the roof has accumulated in a very thick layer, the roof surface is weak or cleaning at height is risky, it would be better to take the help of an experienced person instead of cleaning it yourself. The most important thing is not to ignore safety while removing moss, as the risk of slipping on a wet roof can be even greater during cleaning.