How to Wash Your Vinyl Siding
One of the primary advantages of purchasing plastic siding for your home is that it requires very little maintenance. However, while vinyl siding may not rust or rot or need to be repainted, it does get dirty, and if you let that dirt build up for a long time it will begin to affect the appearance of your home. To restore the bright, fresh look your house had when you first had the siding installed, a good wash is probably all you need.
For simple maintenance cleaning, a hose will probably be enough. Manufacturers suggest washing your vinyl siding down twice a year. Because vinyl is non-porous the dirt is always going to be on the surface and easy to remove. If youve left it undone for longer, though, of if you have spot of mildew developing, then you should consider some kind of sprayer that you can add a cleaning solution to. Power sprayers are of course the most effective, and if you have a two-story house you may need one to reach the higher levels. If you already own an ordinary pump sprayer you can use that as well. You can add bleach (one part to every three parts of water), TSP, or some other commercial strength cleaner. Be sure to cover all the plants around the edge of your house first so that they will not be damaged and close all windows tightly.
Begin at the top of the house and work downwards. Do the house in sections; you should rinse off the cleaner before it can dry on the vinyl. If you encounter a problem area that doesnt clean up just under the spray, scrub it with a soft-bristled brush if you can. You will be pleased to see how revitalized the vinyl will appear, and how its original brightness will come back. If you continue to rinse it off every six months or so you will not have to go to as much trouble to get it clean again. Remember that your vinyl siding doesnt have to look grungy or old; with a very little bit of maintenance it will keep its attractive appearance for far longer than any regularly painted house.
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