Professional Roof Cleaning & Soft Washing in Orlando and Surrounding Areas
Serving homeowners throughout Orlando, Kissimmee, St. Cloud, Celebration, Lake Nona, Davenport, Hunter’s Creek, Winter Garden, Windermere, and surrounding Central Florida communities.
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Black streaks down the slope. Green patches by the gutters. That is algae eating your shingles — not a roof you need to replace. We soft wash it off at the root, never with high pressure, on shingle, tile, and metal roofs from Lake Nona to Celebration and across Central Florida.
Why Soft Wash Your Roof in Florida
Stops Shingle Decay
Those black streaks are living algae eating the limestone in your shingles — left unchecked, it can cut a 20-year roof down to 15 or less.
Kills Streaks at the Roof
Soft washing kills the Gloeocapsa magma algae, not just rinses the top — so the black streaks do not crawl right back in a few months..
Protects Your Warranty
High pressure strips granules and voids most shingle warranties. Low-pressure soft washing keeps your manufacturer warranty intact.
Protects Home Value
Black streaks scream neglect to buyers and insurers — a clean roof can add 3–5% to resale and restore instant curb appeal.
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Why Orlando & Kissimmee Homeowners Trust Us With Their Roof
See dark streaks running down your roof? Green creeping along the shingles? That is not dirt, and it is not a roof that is done. It is algae, and it cleans off. We use a low-pressure soft wash that kills the algae, mold, moss, and lichen at the root, then rinses it away gently. The roof looks years younger by the time we leave — and it stays that way, because we killed what a surface rinse only spreads around.
We are local. Owner-operated, based right here in Kissimmee, on roofs across the Orlando metro every week. No franchise script, no rotating crews. We know what August humidity and afternoon storms do to a Central Florida roof, and we clean it the way the shingle makers actually ask for — chemistry first, pressure never.
Your roof gets our full attention for the time we are on it. We pre-wet and rinse your plants before a drop of solution touches them. We protect your shingle warranty. And we stand behind the result with a 1-year roof wash warranty and a 100% satisfaction guarantee — if the algae comes back inside the year, so do we.
What a Pressure Washer Does to a Roof:
- Strips the protective granules off your asphalt shingles
- Cracks and dislodges concrete and clay tile
- Forces water up under the shingles, where it rots the deck
- Voids most shingle manufacturer warranties the moment it is used
- Only rinses the surface — the algae roots survive and the streaks return
- Puts a worker on a wet, slick roof — one of the most dangerous places to stand
Algae rarely stops at the roof. We also handle soft wash house washing for the walls it spreads down to, gutter cleaning to keep water draining off the house instead of backing up and causing damage, and driveway and concrete pressure washing — plus the rest of your home's exterior. Gutter cleaning pairs especially well with a roof wash: we are already up there, so it is quick to add, done in one trip, and bundling the two saves you money.
Property Lookup & Quote
We pull your property details and roof square footage through a third-party system, then build your quote from there — no on-site visit needed to price it.
On-Site Inspection & Before Photos
On arrival we inspect the roof, take before photos, and cover any exterior outlets that could get hit with water. If we spot existing damage, we document it and send it to you before we start.
Prep & Landscape Protection
We work in mild conditions and pre-wet every plant, shrub, and patch of grass first. They stay soaked the whole time, so anything that reaches them lands diluted and rinses off safe.
A Mix Matched to Your Roof
We add a surfactant so the cleaner clings to the slope and a neutralizer to keep it easy on your landscaping. The strength is matched to your roof — shingle, tile, and metal each take a different blend.
Low-Pressure Application
The mix goes on at low pressure — well below your garden hose — applied bottom-up so it never streaks, with extra attention on the shaded slopes where growth hides.
No Rinse — It Keeps Working
We do not rinse, and that is on purpose. The solution keeps working long after we leave, eating the algae, moss, and lichen down to the root, while Florida's rain handles the rinsing over the next days. We have seen that beat a quick dwell-and-rinse every time, and the roof keeps lightening on its own.
Final Walkthrough
We walk the property with you, take the after photos, and do not pack up until you are happy — backed by our 1-year warranty and 100% satisfaction guarantee.
Soft Washing vs. Pressure Washing a Roof
This is the single biggest misconception in roof cleaning. A roof should never be pressure washed. Here is what each method actually does once the water hits the shingles.
Soft Washing
Low pressure, the right cleaning solution, and a gentle rinse. The solution kills the growth at the root; the rinse carries it off. It is the only method we use on a roof — and the one the roofing industry recommends.
- Kills algae, mold, moss & lichen at the root
- Keeps the protective granules on the shingles
- Safe for tile, metal, and flat roofs too
- Keeps your shingle manufacturer warranty intact
- Results last far longer than a surface rinse
Pressure Washing
A pressure washer aimed at your roof. Clean for a day, damaged for years. We will not do it — and here is why you should not let anyone else either.
- Strips the protective granules off asphalt shingles
- Cracks and dislodges concrete and clay tile
- Forces water up under the roofing
- Voids most shingle manufacturer warranties
- Only rinses the surface — algae roots survive and regrow
Every Roof in Central Florida We Clean
We soft wash every common roofing material in the Orlando and Kissimmee area. The low-pressure method never changes — we just match the cleaning solution and technique to the material.
Asphalt Shingle
The most common roof in Central Florida — and algae's favorite. We lift the black streaks and leave the protective granules right where they belong.
Concrete & Clay Tile
All over Celebration, Dr. Phillips, and Lake Nona. Tile cracks under pressure, so we never use it — the soft wash cleans every tile without moving one.
Metal Roofing
Standing-seam and panel roofs come back bright with a soft wash that is easy on the finish and the coating underneath.
Flat & Low-Slope
Flat roofs hold water, and standing water grows algae fast. We treat and rinse them with the same gentle, low-pressure approach.
Moss & Lichen Removal
Thick moss and lichen on the shaded, north-facing slopes get killed at the root, then release and wash away over the next few weeks.
Black Streak Removal
Those dark streaks are Gloeocapsa magma algae. We pull them out at the source, not just off the surface — so they do not come back for years to come.
Why Professional Roof Cleaning Beats DIY Every Time in Florida
A roof is not the place to save a few dollars with a rental and a free Saturday. By hand, it is an entire day on a ladder with a pump sprayer — and a sore back for a week after. A pressure washer will not save you much time either; it still takes several hours, and it is often the first step toward an expensive repair. Here is how doing it right compares.
| Factor | AB Superior Wash | DIY / Rental |
|---|---|---|
| Method | ✓ Low-pressure soft wash, algae killed at the root | ✗ A rented pressure washer that wrecks the roof, or a slow hand pump sprayer |
| Time & Effort | ✓ Done in a few hours — you never touch a ladder | ✗ Eight-plus hours up on the roof with a pump sprayer, often longer |
| Roof damage risk | ✓ No granule loss, no cracked tile | ✗ Pressure strips granules, cracks tile, and voids the warranty |
| How long it stays clean | ✓ 2–4 years — algae killed at the root | ✗ Weeks to months — a surface rinse, then the algae regrows |
| Landscaping | ✓ Plants pre-wet and rinsed, protected start to finish | ✗ Unprotected chemical runoff burns plants and grass |
| Safety | ✓ Trained, insured, proper fall protection | ✗ A wet roof is one of the most dangerous places to stand |
| If something goes wrong | ✓ Licensed & fully insured in Florida | ✗ Damage and injury are on you |
Results That Speak For Themselves
A Clean Roof Is Far Cheaper Than a New One
Algae, moss, and lichen do not just look bad. They hold moisture against the shingles and shorten the life of the roof. A soft wash runs about $300 to $1,200 on average. Putting it off is the expensive choice.
Roughly $0.20 to $0.35 a square foot for most Orlando-area roofs. That is routine maintenance, not a major expense — and it protects the roof you already paid for.
Algae feeds on the limestone filler in asphalt shingles and breaks the surface down as it spreads, taking years off the roof. Let it go long enough and that is the bill waiting at the end.
Some Florida insurers flag stained, algae-covered roofs at inspection. A clean roof keeps it off their list — and shows far better when you sell.
What Orlando & Kissimmee Homeowners Are Saying
Roof Cleaning Across Orlando & Central Florida
Based in Kissimmee, covering all of Osceola and Orange County. From Lake Nona to Winter Garden — if your roof is in Central Florida, we are already in the neighborhood.
Roof Cleaning FAQ
Real questions from homeowners across Orlando, Kissimmee, and Central Florida.
Will pressure washing damage my roof?
How much does roof cleaning cost in Orlando?
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How long will my roof stay clean after a soft wash?
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How often should I clean my roof in Florida?
Will roof cleaning kill my plants?
Do you clean tile and metal roofs too?
Can a dirty or algae-covered roof affect my Florida home insurance?
Orlando & Kissimmee's Roof Cleaning Specialists
Why Florida Roofs Streak and Stain So Fast
Live in Central Florida a few years and you have watched it happen. A roof that looked new when the house was built slowly goes dark, with long black streaks bleeding down the slope. That is not dirt and it is not soot. It is Gloeocapsa magma — a tough blue-green algae that feeds on the limestone filler in asphalt shingles. Our heat, our humidity, our afternoon storms: it is everything the algae wants. That is why roofs here stain years faster than roofs up north.
Rain will not rinse it off. Left alone it spreads across the whole roof, traps moisture against the shingles, and quietly shortens the life of the thing. The good news is simple. It cleans off completely with the right method — and the right method is never a pressure washer.
How Long Does a Soft-Washed Roof Stay Clean in Central Florida?
A proper soft wash holds for two to four years on most roofs, though our heat and humidity push that toward the shorter end. Open, sunny roofs in newer neighborhoods like Lake Nona or Hunter's Creek stay clean the longest. Roofs tucked under heavy oak canopy — the older streets of Orlando and Kissimmee — can start to re-streak inside a year or two, because the shade keeps the shingles damp and the algae fed.
It comes down to method. A soft wash kills the Gloeocapsa magma at the root, so it has to colonize the roof again from scratch. A pressure rinse only knocks the surface growth off and leaves the roots behind, and those regrow in weeks. That is why we never pressure wash a roof, why we back the work with a 1-year roof wash warranty, and why our results last.
The Soft Wash Method — and Why We Never Pressure Wash a Roof
The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association recommends low-pressure chemical cleaning to take algae off shingles — not high-pressure washing. Their guidance is laid out in ARMA's bulletin on algae discoloration of roofs. It is exactly how we work: a roof-safe solution kills the algae, mold, moss, and lichen at the root, the chemistry does the lifting, and Florida's rain rinses the dead growth away over the following days.
Pressure washing does the opposite of what you are paying for. It strips the protective granules off shingles, cracks and dislodges tile, forces water up under the roofing, and voids most shingle warranties. It looks clean for a day — and you have swapped a cosmetic problem for a structural one. There is an environmental side too: the EPA treats lawn and garden chemicals and wash water as runoff that should be kept out of storm drains. A soft wash uses a fraction of the water a pressure washer does, and pre-wetting the landscaping keeps the solution diluted — both limit what ends up in runoff. See the EPA's guidance on runoff and nonpoint source pollution.
Protecting Your Roof, Your Warranty, and Your Landscaping
A soft wash protects three things at once. The roof, because there is no force to strip granules or crack tile. Your warranty, because you are cleaning the roof the way the manufacturer asks. And your landscaping, because we soak the plants, shrubs, and grass with clean water before and during the wash, so the solution is always landing diluted.
There is a Florida insurance angle too. Some carriers inspect roofs and flag heavy staining or algae as a condition concern. We are not insurance advisors — confirm the details with your carrier — but keeping the roof clean is an easy way to give an inspector nothing to write down.
Local, Owner-Operated, and Backed by a Guarantee
AB Superior Wash has cleaned Central Florida exteriors since 2022. Licensed, fully insured in Florida, owner-operated out of Kissimmee — not a franchise — and on roofs across the Orlando metro, from Lake Nona and Dr. Phillips to St. Cloud and Winter Garden. Every roof comes with a firm price up front, a 1-year roof wash warranty, and our 100% satisfaction guarantee: not happy, we come back. Plenty of homeowners pair a roof wash with our house soft washing in Orlando and Kissimmee and gutter cleaning in the same visit, so the whole exterior matches.
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