How To Remove Mold Or Alge From Siding

Water stains remove with a mild detergent and water.

How to remove mold or alge from siding.

Oxygen bleach hydrogen peroxide. How to remove mold from vinyl siding using a pressure washer on vinyl. Mildew and algae on vinyl and wood use a solution made of oxygen bleach not chlorine bleach mixed with water. Not all vinyl siding manufacturers recommend pressure washing their products so it s.

Choose a cleaning solution that is appropriate for the type of growth you have on your siding. Step 7 use an oxygen based bleach to treat any algae stains that remain after washing. Stains on wood cleanse with mild detergent mixed with water. Less volatile than chlorine it removes mildew on and below the surface as well as algae dirt and oxidized paint but won t harm plants or clothing.

This removes any residual soap residue and prevents the siding from remaining damp after cleaning a condition that could result in further algae growth. How to remove algae from siding. Dry each section of siding well with a clean cloth after washing it. Spray down the siding with plain water from the garden hose.

Test a small area. Mix your cleaning solution. Avoid spraying the water from the ground up as large amounts of water may seep behind the siding causing damage. Apply some elbow grease.

Bleach has long been the go to cleaner for mold because chlorine kills mold on contact. Chlorine can also damage foliage and stain clothing. It appears to make mildew vanish but on porous surfaces such as wood or vinyl siding chlorine evaporates too quickly to get to the fungi s roots guaranteeing regrowth.