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Cleaning Vinyl Siding
Vinyl Siding
Vinyl siding is a very popular house siding. It
came into existence in the late 1950s as an
alternative to wood siding because it was cheaper
and is relatively maintenance free. Although it
doesn’t require the frequent painting as wood
siding, it does require cleaning every couple of
years because dust and dirt seems to cling to it.
Cleaning vinyl siding is not the easy task that the
vinyl siding manufacturers claim it is. It is
especially difficult to clean if you do not have
the right equipment.
The cleaning equipment itself costs a lot of money.
And even with the right equipment there are
mistakes that can be made while cleaning that can
be costly. Although cleaning vinyl siding can be
done by hand pressure washers are usually used
which can cause damage if not used correctly.
Some of the mistakes to avoid while cleaning vinyl
siding are listed below.
1.
Do not try to remove the coating that has been put
on the vinyl siding. The coating is to prevent
oxidation and removing them will cause
discoloration and leave a bad appearance.
2.
Do not try to clean it from the top down as that
can lead to streaking of the siding.
3.
If you are using a power washer insure that it is
adjusted to at least 5 to 6 gallons of water is
used per minute at a pressure that is less than1000
PSI.
4.
Do not use chemicals that are not meant to clean
vinyl sidings as they can damage the siding. Use
the vinyl siding cleaner that is recommended by the
manufacturer or a mild detergent.
5.
Do not get water behind the vinyl siding as it will
not be able to dry fully which can lead to the
accumulation of mildew.
6.
Do not manually attempt to inject the cleaning
chemical. You must use the chemical injectors so
that the right amount of soap and water make their
way into the siding. Make sure that you use low
pressure to rinse excess soap from the vinyl
sidings. The
frequency that you will have to cleaning vinyl
siding depends on the climate where you live. If
you live in an area that is prone to dust you will
most likely have to clean it every year while in
other relatively dust free areas every three years
will be adequate. If you do not choose to clean the
siding over time dust and dirt will accumulate
along with environmental chemicals that will
eventually attack the finish causing it to fade.
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