What CitraShield Is and How It Protects Your Surfaces
Getting a roof or exterior clean is half the job in Florida. Keeping it clean is the other half, because our heat and humidity never stop feeding the algae and mildew that cause staining. CitraShield is how we extend the life of a clean. Here is what it is and how it works.
What CitraShield is
CitraShield is a citrus-based protective coating we apply after cleaning. It is not the cleaning step itself and it is not a magic restorer. It is a maintenance product, applied to a freshly cleaned surface, that makes it harder for new growth to take hold.
How it works
Algae and mildew need a surface they can colonize. By coating a clean surface, CitraShield slows how quickly that growth returns. On a Florida roof that would otherwise restain within a year or two, that protection often turns an annual cleaning problem into a multi-year one. It works with the cleaning, not instead of it.
Where we use it
We apply CitraShield across surface types: roofs, hardscape like flatwork, curbing, and columns, and building exteriors. On concrete, our standard is to clean the surface and then seal it with CitraShield, so it both looks right and stays cleaner longer. The goal is always the same, protect the surface and stretch the time between cleanings.
Honest expectations
We will be straight with you about what a coating does and does not do. Results vary with sun, shade, and exposure, and CitraShield is a preventative strategy rather than an instant transformation. It will not undo existing damage, and no coating makes a surface self-cleaning forever. What it does reliably is slow regrowth, which saves you money over time.
The maintenance strategy
The smart approach for a Florida property is to clean thoroughly, protect with CitraShield, and then maintain on a light, regular schedule rather than waiting for heavy staining to return. That recurring approach keeps a property consistently clean and costs less over the years than repeated deep cleanings.
Frequently asked questions.
Is CitraShield a cleaner or a sealer?
It is a protective coating applied after cleaning. The cleaning removes the growth; CitraShield slows it from coming back.
How long does it last?
It varies with exposure, but it meaningfully extends the time between cleanings compared to an untreated surface.
Can it go on any surface?
We apply it on roofs, hardscape, and building exteriors.
Will it fix stains that are already there?
No. Staining is removed in the cleaning step. CitraShield protects the surface afterward.