How To Remove Mold Or Alge From Siding

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How to remove mold or alge from siding.

Step 7 use an oxygen based bleach to treat any algae stains that remain after washing. This removes any residual soap residue and prevents the siding from remaining damp after cleaning a condition that could result in further algae growth. 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. Test a small area.

Water stains remove with a mild detergent and water. Mildew and algae on vinyl and wood use a solution made of oxygen bleach not chlorine bleach mixed with water. Bleach has long been the go to cleaner for mold because chlorine kills mold on contact. Dry each section of siding well with a clean cloth after washing it.

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. Stains on wood cleanse with mild detergent mixed with water. Instead of putting dangerous.

If you wash the house when the siding doesn t yet have mold or mildew growth you might be able to accomplish it using a garden spray attachment to your garden hose. Not all vinyl siding manufacturers recommend pressure washing their products so it s. Apply some elbow grease. Set the nozzle on medium force and begin at the top spraying the water down.

Spray down the siding with plain water from the garden hose. Avoid spraying the water from the ground up as large amounts of water may seep behind the siding causing damage. Mix your cleaning solution.