subject: Care and cleaning of vinyl siding and soffit [print this page] Over time, your homes and vinyl siding soffit dirt exposure to atmospheric conditions they have. Normally, the cleaning effect will be enough rainfall to wash vinyl siding. However, vinyl siding and ceilings should be washed regularly with a normal rainfall garden hose and clean water, especially in those areas not exposed. If you want to do a thorough cleaning, or where conditions of high soil collection, follow these simpleInstructions.
Use a soft bristle cleaning, long-handled brush. These washing brushes attach to your garden hose and make it easier to wash the siding. Do not rub, as this could create areas for glossy vinyl siding.
To remove stubborn dirt such as soot and grime found in industrial areas, clean the connection down with a solution of the following ingredients:
O 1 / 3 cup detergent (Tide, Fab, dust or equivalentDetergent)
O 2 / 3 cup of household detergent (Soilax, Spic & Span or equivalent)
or 1 liter of water
If mold is a problem in your area, prepare the solution, but replace 1 liter of laundry bleach to 1 liter of water.
If you are the whole house, and started to wash the bottom to the top of the work, less streaking will result.
It 'important to rinse well after washing, all transactions, the entire surface with fresh waterfrom a garden hose. prolonged or high pressure washing open, ventilated area.
For best results when using cleaning products, select a sunny cold day (55 75 wash) and only small areas at a time. This should wet cleaning to stay in contact with the surface for a period not less than 3 minutes, then rinse with clean water before they have the chance to dry.
Note: Large concentrations can damage the vinyl sidingEnd. Do not use cleaners containing abrasive particles, solvents or detergents like stripper or ammonia to clean vinyl siding. When you use any chemicals for cleaning above observe the safety precautions recommended by chemical manufacturer. Protect the solution from contact with skin or eyes.
