How long does Wet and Forget take to work on a roof?

Long- established stains may take 6 to 12 months. A second application 1-2 months after the first, will help with stubborn stains.
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How long does it take for wet and forget roof cleaner to work?

It depends on the type of growth and the intensity of the contamination. If it's a new growth or a small amount of staining you can see results within days. Otherwise, it may take 2-3 months to see improvement. In the very worst case scenario, where contamination is extreme, it may take 6-12 months to work.
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How long should wet and forget sit?

For best results leave on surface 8-12 hours (but no more than 24 hours). My sprayer isn't working. Once the hose tip is snapped into place extend the hose 3' (36 inches).
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What happens if it doesn't rain after applying wet and forget?

If you are applying Wet and Forget to an outdoor surface such as a patio, deck or driveway, always do so in dry conditions. Applying the solution in warm, dry weather when it hasn't rained for several days. If it rains 4-5 hours after you apply the Wet and Forget, you will need to reapply once it is dry again.
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How long does spray and forget take to work?

A: On average, green stains will disappear in 1-3 days, black stains on non-roof surfaces will disappear in 1-8 weeks, and roof stains will disappear in 30-180 days.
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Wet and Forget Outdoor REVIEW - Results after one full year - Wash Your Roof Clean From Moss



Is Wet and Forget better than bleach?

Bleach based products will harm any plants and vegetation they come in contact with near the outdoor surfaces you are cleaning, not to mention spotting up your clothes and damaging your sprayer equipment. Wet & Forget is much gentler on surrounding vegetation and will not harm your sprayer equipment.
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How often do you have to apply Wet and Forget?

Wet & Forget Outdoor will keep your exterior surfaces clean for up to 1-3 years in these areas. In the humid South and along coastal areas, mold and mildew growth can reoccur faster. The residual effects of Wet & Forget lasts double as long as most conventional cleaners.
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Can you scrub wet forget?

Wet & Forget works with the rain and the wind to remove stubborn growths, so you don't have to go back and do any scrubbing! The days of pressure washing and hand scrubbing surfaces are gone, thanks to Wet & Forget Outdoor Cleaner. Doug also appreciates that Wet & Forget is a pet-friendly product.
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Is Wet and Forget worth the price?

I have recommended Wet & Forget to many others and they are extremely satisfied with the results. It is well worth the cost of this product. Just make sure you follow the directions exactly or it will not work as it should.
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What do professionals use to clean roofs?

The most popular chemical used today by roof cleaners is still “bleach” or sodium hypochlorite. It is also the chemical of choice of ARMA, the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association.
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How long does Wet and Forget take to remove moss?

Wet & Forget Application Tips

Also be sure to apply on a day where rain isn't expected for the drying time period (4-5 hours). It's best to spray moss on a day that's not too sunny, to prevent the product from evaporating.
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Can you apply Wet and Forget with a watering can?

No, you have to dilute it with water in a spray.
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Does Wet and Forget smell?

“One aspect of Wet & Forget Indoor that I really admire is the fact that it does not contain bleach or other really harsh chemicals. I like that I was able to use Wet & Forget Indoor without coughing profusely or having to get a mask. There were no fumes, and the smell was very mild.
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Can you use Wet and Forget with a hose end sprayer?

Yes, you can use Wet & Forget Xtreme Reach™ Hose End on any outdoor material. Clean brick, vinyl, asphalt, rubber or any other surface. The hose end product is best suited for large surfaces and high elevations. The hose end is ideal for quickly cleaning roofs, siding or large patios.
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Does Wet and Forget remove black mold?

Wet & Forget's gentle and effective cleaning formula works with the wind and rain to remove ugly black and green stains and leaves your outdoor surfaces clean and growth-free for up to one year – or longer.
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Does Wet and Forget remove dirt?

Wet & Forget Outdoor is safe to use on virtually any outdoor surface. Wet and Forget Outdoor eliminates algae, moss, lichen, mold, and mildew with no scrubbing or pressure washing required. Apply Wet & Forget Outdoor to any outside surface, including: Concrete Driveways.
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How toxic is Wet and Forget?

Toxic or Non-Toxic

Using the Wet and Forget outdoor formula indoors is ill-advised unless you have a respirator with a fresh air tank. This Wet and Forget product can be dangerous when inhaled directly, even when diluted. The active ingredient in this product is Benzalkonium Chloride and it is no joke.
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How do I stop moss growing on my roof?

Stopping moss accumulation

The first moss killer for roofs option is to fix a strip of Zinc along the apex of your roof. Rain falls onto the strip and creates an alkaline liquid, which trickles down the roof and kills off the moss by making the environment inhospitable to it.
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