It looks beautiful, lets in a lot of light, but is not easy to care for and is not safe either. However, if you still decide to take it into your own hands, read the following tips. Proceed systematically and benefit from the tips of the professionals. Cleaning the patio roof can be risky and dangerous and requires careful action. Especially when it comes to a glass roof.
Cleaning the patio roof: This is how to clean it correctly
If you have a terrace, it is important to clean the roof regularly. This ensures not only the well-groomed appearance, but also the longevity of your structure. Before you begin, the first step you should take is to clear the floor area under the roof structure. So first put everything aside (the grill with accessories, furniture or any plant boxes) to gain access and possibly set up a ladder. Please note the following steps first:
- Get cleaning tools with a telescopic pole so you can reach hard-to-reach or high places as easily as possible without having to climb.
- If you must use a ladder, make sure it is stable or get a second person to do sohold the laddercan and thus gives you additional stability.
- It is important that you make sure to wear sturdy shoes while climbing the ladder. This reduces the risk of you falling and getting hurt or damaging your roof.
- Make sure there are no loose pieces of glass or other roof components that could injure you or anyone else standing underneath.
Which tools are helpful?
Telescopic cleaners, rubber scrubbers, a conservatory ladder – these are some of the equipment you will need. You need these utensils because glass roofs are generally not accessible. Let's take a closer look at what you will need in detail.
Utensils for cleaning
- 1 microfiber cloth for cleaning the windows and frames
- Glass cleaner for glass surfaces
- A PVC cleaner
- A bucket of warm water
Brush telescopic rods
Since you cannot climb onto the glass roof, you definitely need one or more telescopic poles to which you can attach the cleaning brushes or window squeegee. What you need to clean windowsframes or gutters. The brush attachments should be soft so as not to potentially damage anything on the surface or the roof itself. In some circumstances, a telescopic pole can even make the use of a ladder unnecessary. This is particularly beneficial for people who don't like climbing ladders or are afraid of heights and minimizes the potential risk of accidents.
Rubber scrubber
A rubber scrubber or roller squeezer, also on the telescopic rod, is very suitable for getting windows, frames or panels very clean. Look for a window cleaning kit that includes both a soft brush and a rubber scrubber with telescopic rods.
Glass roof ladder
A glass roof ladder is specifically designed to assist you with such a project. If you cannot reach it from the ground with the telescopic pole due to the height alone, you will need a glass roof ladder. This is a special ladder that allows you to reach higher places on the glass roof without having to climb directly onto the roof. If you have a glass roof, purchasing such a ladder is almost essential for regular care and cleaning.
Pressure washer
If you weren't familiar with high-pressure cleaners, they are devices that clean with water and water pressure. They are commercially available in various sizes and performance levels. In some hardware stores it is possible to rent such a device. They are very suitable for particularly stubborn dirt that you could otherwise only remove through laborious, vigorous scrubbing.
Cleaning a glass roof is similar to cleaning windows. Professionals recommend using a microfiber cloth as this does not leave streaks on the glass.
- Start by wetting the glass panels. You can use a garden hose with a spray nozzle or a roller squeezer.
- If the glass surfaces are wet, spray on your chosen cleanerthe clean microfiber clothor the roller squeezer and clean in even movements, pulling strips from top to bottom.
- Then rinse the treated area with clean water to remove any residue. If necessary, make another pass and repeat the process.
- Now you can use a glass squeegee to remove the water residue from the glass to prevent streaks from forming.
How often should you clean the roof?
In order to avoid major contamination or even the formation of algae and the resulting damage, it is recommended that you clean the roof once or twice a year. If you want to do this more often, you can do it every now and then if necessary.
