How Do I Clean Vinyl Siding On My House?
Cleaning Vinyl Cleaning vinyl siding is a snap with the right tools. If your siding isn’t in need of scrubbing, spraying it with a hose can wash away the dirt and grime that has accumulated throughout the year. If you need a cleaning solvent, some ordinary dish soap or laundry detergent mixed with water will do the trick. Where there are troubled areas, such as mildew, a mild solution of 1 quart of bleach, ¾ gallons of water and a small amount of detergent. Scrub the areas with a soft-bristled, long-handled brush. If scrubbing with a brush is going to be too much work, you can wash your siding with a power washer, which can be rented at your local home improvement store or other equipment rental business. Most homes can be pressure washed with a 2200 psi or higher washer. To wash, follow these simple steps: Turn off all power to the outside lights that may get wet. Ensure that all your windows are closed and spray away from doors and windows. If you have shrubbery or flowers below, mak
