If you ve got green algae growing on your vinyl siding and you d like to remove the green fast and easy for less than 10 this is the video to watch.
Clean algae off house siding.
Scrub the dirty vinyl siding vertically starting at the bottom and working your way toward the top.
Watch as lou manfredini ace s home expert shows you an easy and affordable way.
However you need to clean it at least once a year.
Mix your cleaning solution.
Consider adding jomax to your bleach mixer if the algae recurs too quickly.
A pressure washer will definitely give a better point in cleaning.
How to remove algae from vinyl siding step 1.
Work in sections so the cleaning solution doesn t dry on the siding causing streaks before you have a chance to rinse it off.
Rinse the house with clean water to remove the bleach residue and prevent streaking.
Fill a bucket with warm water and dishwashing detergent.
Protect vulnerable entry points on your home s exterior such as electrical outlets exhaust.
If this mixture doesn t remove all of the algae try a stronger solution using oxygen bleach.
Always test any type of cleaner on a small section of siding to be sure it doesn t stain streak or otherwise damage the siding.
Fill a bucket with warm water and mix in the oxygen bleach powder according to the.
Vinyl siding is a material that requires very low maintenance.
How to remove algae from siding 1.
Whether it s mold or mildew your siding is no place to have things growing.
A good cleaner to try first is a mixture of 70 water and 30 white vinegar.
Wipe away as much of the algae as you can with paper towels.
Dip a long handled soft bristled scrub brush into the cleaning solution.