Cleaning Moldy Siding

Read on and we ll show you how to clean vinyl siding the right way.

Cleaning moldy siding.

Mold and mildew are basically two words for the same thing and cleaning them from the side of a house is usually easy with a power washer. Homeowners can then try applying a mildew blocker to keep the matter from returning. Luckily cleaning vinyl siding is a fairly easy job and there are a wide variety of products to help remove typical stains. Accumulated dirt grime grease and plant material can also provide the perfect breeding ground for mold.

Mold and mildew on vinyl siding is a common problem that can be remedied with some effort and the right cleaning materials. That technique is problematic when cleaning vinyl siding though because a pressure washer can force water under the siding. The next step in eradicating mold on siding is typically cleaning the siding with a bleach solution which is either sprayed or brushed onto the affected areas. This can be done by either the homeowner or a professional contractor.

Mold comes in a rainbow of colors and is usually fuzzier than mildew appears. When mildew gains a foothold homeowners often turn to diluted chlorine bleach sodium hypochlorite a k a. Mildew is usually a gray white or light brown color. Mildew is easier to clean and notice.

Mold however can be more difficult to find as typically the first sign is a bad smell.