subject: A Pesty Problem: When To Get Your Roof Vacuumed [print this page] You would never fail to clean your home for months, even years, but many people fail to keep the inside of their roof clean. Pests can come and go over the years and leave a mess behind. If you aren't sure why or when to have your ceiling vacuumed, you aren't alone. Many homeowners are unaware that their ceiling needs maintenance. It is not extremely time consuming or costly to vacuum your roof, but it can have manifold benefits for your family and home. Your local pest control company can help, as there are several times when a ceiling vacuum is a great idea:
If you have lived in your home for many years
If your home has been in existence for quite a good number of years, chances are your roof is full of dust, debris and droppings from animals that once lived there. Worse, you may even have the dead bodies of animals in your roof, permeating the space with an unpleasant smell that may enter your home. Their carcasses can also attract disease and pests. Whether the home has been in your ownership for many years, or you have recently acquired it, a roof vacuum would be a good idea.
After possum, rat or pigeon removal
After you have called a professional to remove rats, possums or pigeons from your roof, you may want to consider having them clean your roof afterwards. Unwelcome guests are likely to have left droppings in your roof that are attractants for disease and little pests. You can also have pigeon droppings removed from your gutters. After you call a pest control specialist, discuss ceiling vacuuming options.
When reinsulating your roof
Roofs that have insulation currently in them are difficult to vacuum, without the insulation being removed. When you are planning to reinsulate your roof, it would also be the best time to have your ceiling vacuumed, so that the new insulation is put in a well-kept ceiling cavity. This removes problems with dust or droppings in the future.
Allergies
If you have allergies, you probably think you have taken every measure to stop them. But have you considered the breeding ground for dust and mites that exist in your ceiling? A buildup of dust and other debris in your roof can enter your home, exacerbating asthma and other allergies. Ceiling vacuumers will access your roof from the outside, to protect the interior of your home during the cleaning process.
