Published by Lorena Vargas Schultz on March 15, 2026

Bridgetown Neighbors,

Now is a good time to get that soft wash for your roof. Many residents have contacted International Roofing looking for the seasonal soft roof wash due to their HOA requiring it within the next 30 days. These are normal part of the community maintenance standards, but the timeline is tight if you are not prepared with a trusted roofing contractor.

International Roofing is ready to help with soft washes, drone washes, and eco friendly roof washes and within the deadline! If you received a notice, you’re not alone and there’s still time to get it scheduled!

Safe & Effective Soft Roof Washes

When a roof needs to be cleaned, it is important that the process is done correctly. High Pressure Washing can damage shingles or tile, shorten the life of the roof, and even void manufacutrer warranties.

Our team at International Roofing schedules soft cleanings designed specifically for residential roofing systems. This allows us to remove algae, streaking, and buildup without causing damage and restoring your roof’s appeal while bringing your home back into compliance.

What options do I have?

Soft Wash – Chemical wash where we use a low pressure spray and cleaning solution (typically bleach) to kill and remove algae, mold, mildew, and dark staining from your roof. Immediate and fast deep clean that stays clean for approximately 1-3 years depending on shade, tree coverage, moisture levels, and proximity to bodies of water.

Soft Eco Friendly Wash – Citra Shield – Bleach free, low toxicity treatment that removes algae, mold, and staining without harsh chemicals. It is designed to be gentle on plants, pets, waterways, and roofing materials. Simialr to a ‘Spray and Forget’ it works over time, so your roof might take 1-3 months to show full effects. Non corrosive, so your flashings, screws, and roofing materials under your tile, are protected!

Drone Eco Friendly Wash – Modern eco friendly roof treatement where we use a spraying Drone (Yes! No one walking on your roof!) and apply Citra Shield. Double the benefit of no one walking on your roof and a bleach free eco friendly solution.

Keep in mind, if you have the 30 day deadline, bleach soft wash might be the only solution, but these solutions are great for maintenance and preventitive care. Roof cleanings deteriorate the roof, corrode fasteners and flashings, and even eat at your concrete, this is why we recommend Citra Shield as prevention.

Options to keep your roof Cleaner longer?

RoofX – This is a penetrating breathable sealer that soaks into the pores of the tile and makes the tile hydrophobic (water repellent). Leaves no visible top coat, so your tile will remain matte for a natural look, but it reduces water absorption, prevents staining, and protects against dirt and mildew intrusion! Like RainX for your Roof!

Roof Clear – A protective acrilyc coating that refreshes the look of your roof while adding a layer of defense against the elements. This coating can enhance curb appeal and help maintain a more uniform appearance over time. Creates a protective layer over the tile, repels water, adds a slight sheen/slight ‘wet’ look, contains algaecide and mildecide to slow algae growth, and helps resist UV fading and weathering. Great option for those that want a shiny coat.

Debating which one is best for you?

We recommend RoofX due to the breathability of tile roofs. In SWFL, high humidity, consistent rain, and even morning dew, require concrete to breathe. RoofX also works with older roofs, while Roof Clear only works well with roofs less than 15 years old that do not have previous coatings.

We’d love to swing by and bring you some samples so you can test it yourself and see the difference between coatings. Give us a call to schedule!