cleaning vinyl siding

Vinyl Siding Cleaning

After a winter’s worth of weather abuse you may notice your white siding has taken on a yellowish hue.

Don’t worry this is perfectly normal and easily correctable.

Why You Should Clean it?

Mildew

  • extremely damp climates or areas of the home that don’t receive enough sunlight.
  • access to rainfall, such as the eaves and porch enclosures might see mildew growth.

Stains

  • many vinyl siding products are designed to resist most common household stains like oil and grease, stains do still occur.

Chalk accumulation

  • this dull film is a common occurrence for all pigmented materials which are constantly exposed to sunlight and the elements.

Common exposure

  • wind blowing dirt and debris against the house leaves falling, rain, birds, insects– life outside is dirty.
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How to Clean your Vinyl Siding?

1. Dirt, grime, soot and chalk

For general dirtiness, all you’ll need is a bucket of soapy water – dish soap or common laundry detergent work well, a soft bristle brush and a garden hose.

Apply the soapy mixture by hand and thoroughly rinse the siding with clean water from the garden hose.

You should avoid prolonged or high pressure rinsing of open ventilated areas and keep cleaning solution off surrounding fixtures and surfaces not scheduled for washing.

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2. Stains

Occasionally, siding will incur a stubborn stain, like algae build up, that does not come off with standard household detergents.

In these cases, it is best to request a cleaner directly from your siding contractor. They will be able to provide you with products designed to work with the siding.

3. Mildew

Vinyl siding is mold and mildew resistant.

However, if the siding is dirty, mildew could grow on the dirty coating especially in warmer climates with consistently high humidity.

To remove mix together: 1/3 cup of detergent, 2/3 cup of Trisodium, one quart of 5% Sodium Hypochlorite, and three quarts of water.

NOTE: Greater concentrations may cause damage to vinyl siding.

Safety Tips when Cleaning Vinyl Siding

When working with chemicals make sure you read all precautions and warnings to avoid injury.

Always dispose of chemicals in a manner prescribed by the manufacturer.

If you are unsure how to use or discard of a product contact the manufacturer of the product for proper instructions.

After the solutions are applied and the house rinsed, your siding should look like new again. We recommend cleaning your siding once a year to avoid build up and keep it looking its best.

Get in Touch with Our Team

Contact DFMM Siding today to schedule your complimentary consultation. You’ll see for yourself why we’re considered the premier company for siding installations in the GTA.

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