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Vinyl Siding Care and Maintenance

Written by Bradley Chazin | Tue, Aug 25, 2009

Cleaning/Stain Removal

  1. Wash the siding with an ordinary long-handled car washing brush that fastens to your hose, available at your auto supply store. It lets you wash the siding just like you wash your car.
  2. If the dirt is hard to remove, such as soot and grime found in industrial areas, wipe the siding with a solution of:
    • 1/3 cup powder detergent
    • 2/3 cup household cleaner
    • 1 gallon water
  3. If mildew is a problem in your area, use the solution above, but substitute 1 quart liquid laundry bleach for 1 quart of water.
  4. If stubborn stains exist, check with your siding manufacture. Observe the precautionary labeling instructions on the cleaning agent container. Protect shrubs from contact with cleaning agents.