Cleaning Your Vinyl Siding

Spring is here, and now that you're spending more time outdoors, you finally got a look at the vinyl siding on your house for the first time this season. And it's dirty. Very dirty. So what do you do now?

Clean it, of course.

We've put together a small guide to get you going in the right direction. You'll want to have some materials handy; plastic sheets, bleach, a bucket, a cloth, and some vinyl cleaning solution that can usually be picked up at a home improvement store.

First, you'll want to cover any of your outdoor electrical outlets or lights. You certainly don't want to destroy your home while trying to clean it. Next, check your siding for mold and, if you locate it, mix 5 parts water and 1 part bleach in a bucket, and scrub the mildew off. Finally, you'll be able to get down to the actual cleaning. Spray down your siding with a hose, and then scrub with a mix of water and your vinyl siding cleaning solution. When finished, rinse the siding with the hose again. Allow the siding an hour or two to dry, and you'll undoubtedly be amazed by the transformation.

Do you need siding installation or siding repair? Give Total Home Exteriors a call today at (612) 388-7795.