Read this before you power wash your aluminum siding.
How to wash aluminum siding with pressure washer.
But there are some.
I ll show you how to clean aluminum siding and remove that chalky residue easily without power washing.
Pressure washing makes cleaning aluminum siding much easier.
Follow directions that come with the pressure washer when completing the connection and during use.
If you choose to use a pressure washer you must be very careful to use a low setting to avoid damaging the siding or causing water to pass through to the underside.
Determine whether you will rent or buy your machine.
Aluminum stucco or soft grain wood homes will do better with a less powerful washer about 1 200 1 500 psi.
Starting low and gently working your way up is the safest bet.
It dents easily and the red color is difficult to coordinate with outdoor decor.
To clean aluminum siding start by mixing water liquid dish soap and white vinegar in a large bucket.
And in some cases it isn t.
I ll admit i hate our aluminum siding.
Power washing can be too harsh for some aluminum siding or other types of exterior.
High pressure causes damage to the siding.
Challenges with power washing aluminum siding.
Cleaning aluminum siding pressure washing.
Discover how to clean aluminum siding using things like bleach or a pressure washer.
Power washing is the go to tool for the majority of homeowners and cleaning service providers but it presents a few challenges.
Let s take a closer look at these.
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If you don t have an extendable brush try attaching a car wash brush to the end of an extendable painting pole.
For persistent stains you may need to pressure wash the aluminum siding.
Pressure washers can be purchased or rented fairly inexpensively from any home improvement center.
Before you clean the aluminum siding you must clear the area of all items that may be damaged by the cleaning solution.
Vinyl siding can withstand a powerful gas pressure washer 2 500 3 000 psi.