Pressure Washing Aluminum Siding

Read the instructions on the cleaner packaging to ensure that the mixture is prepared correctly.

Pressure washing aluminum siding.

House siding made of vinyl aluminium steel wood stucco and brick can all benefit from regular washing. For persistent stains you may need to pressure wash the aluminum siding. When pressure washing aluminum siding use a low setting on the pressure washer apply the soap from the bottom up and rinse the area from the top down. First rinse the aluminum siding off.

But there are some. Spray tsp onto wet aluminum siding. And in some cases it isn t. Once you gather the cleaning tools begin rinsing the siding with warm water first.

Prepare the cleaning area. Use a medium pressure level and an angled spray nozzle. Use either a pressure washer on the low pressure setting or a traditional garden hose to dislodge the grime. If you find any areas that have thick layers of stained green algae or dirt take a stiff bristle brush to the area so you don t have to increase pressure of the power washer which could crack your vinyl siding.

Make sure to repair damaged areas first. Put on your protective gloves safety glasses and face mask before you start spraying. Add a detergent solution to the soft or power washer tank. Pressure washing works on wood vinyl aluminum siding and masonry but due to its high pressure we don t recommend it for hardboard siding.

Power washing on high pressure may dent your aluminum siding. Follow directions that come with the pressure washer when completing the connection and during use. With the ryobi chemical sprayer you just pop in a battery and turn it on. Pressure washing won t stop mildew.

If you re using a traditional chemical sprayer pump the tank until you feel resistance. You will want to focus on one side of the house at a time and spray from the top to the bottom. Before you clean the aluminum siding you must clear the area of all items that may be damaged by the cleaning solution. Hardboard is more vulnerable to moisture than wood and it s extremely difficult to repair if you accidentally gouge it.

Turn on the washer and spray the siding with the detergent. Next put on the proper safety attire including gloves glasses and a mask. Make sure the aluminum siding is still wet from the rinsing step. Next you re ready to scrub.

Pressure washers can be purchased or rented fairly inexpensively from any home improvement center. A pressure washer can quickly ruin vinyl siding by cracking it with the high pressure stream of water so it s necessary to know which pressure level and nozzle to use. It will increase your home s curb appeal and increase the life.