Roof Soot from chimney or exhaust - Certified SoftWash Roof Cleaning

Josh Scavetta · SoftWash Systems Certified Applicator

Roof Soot from chimney or exhaust

Michael Derose · SoftWash Systems Certified Applicator

try a lite mix of sodium hydroxide. I have not tried this it is mearly a suggestion.

AC Lockyer · Administrator

Often times the fix will degrade the shingles. Maybe something enzyme based that will consume the grease and break it down into waste???

AC

Gregg Austensen · Lead Tech Certified

I've heard that straight TSP will take soot off of a fireplace brick and hearth. You may want to contact a chimney sweep and see what they say.

Gregg

AC Lockyer · Administrator

GAustensen wrote:
I've heard that straight TSP will take soot off of a fireplace brick and hearth. You may want to contact a chimney sweep and see what they say.

Gregg

Good advice!

Mike Laskowski · SoftWash Systems Pro Staff

For the shingles I have used roof mix with double the surfactant (Green Wash of course). Apply several coats and let dwell for at least 15-20 minutes before rinsing. This has removed some soot stains completely and lightened others that were more darkly stained (repeating this process did help with the darker stains but still wasn't able to completely get rid of some).

For the brick I used a mild acid with hot water and scrubbed (alot) with a stiff bristle brush. For the mild acid I used white vinegar (I was skeptical at first but it works and I didn't have to worry about damaging the shingles with the run off). Only problem I found is that some chimney joints cant stand up to too heavy of brushing. The hotter the water.. the easier it came off.

Gregg Austensen · Lead Tech Certified

Josh,

Came across this. I hope it helps. Let us know if you use it and how it does.

http://www.prosoco.com/Products/88818c75-3b61-4086-9cf0-5f4b547ba4b9

Gregg

Brian Friel · Sophmore Member

TSP Works well. One of it's main cleaning resources is for cleaning soot. I have used it for soot quite a few times and have never had a problem. TSP is made for soot. Give it a try.

Brian