Can I use Milton Fluid to clean my roof?
Quick answer: Yes — diluted Milton Fluid (sodium hypochlorite) can help loosen organic growth on soft tops. Use only a weak solution on the main fabric and avoid stitching/seams. It isn’t a magic bullet and doesn’t outperform purpose-made hood shampoos, so treat it as an option rather than a cure-all.
Yes you can. Milton Fluid contains Sodium hypochlorite, making it a mild bleaching agent. It will oxidize organic matter, helping to break it down.
Roof manufacturers have advised that weak bleach solutions are safe to use on the main body of hoods, but not near stitching on seams.
However, products like Milton Fluid are not the magic bullet for removing green from roofs, and don't work significantly better than purpose made fabric hood shampoos.
Written by Danny Argent. Last updated 05/09/2025 16:46