How to Clean Siding With Bleach
When your house has siding, it is imperative that you maintain the siding just as you would maintain any other part of your interior or exterior house. Each spring when the weather warms, wash the siding with soapy, bleach water and a brush to remove dirt and grime that accumulates on the siding. A brush with an extension may help you reach the upper portions of the siding; however, if your house is two stories you may need a pressure washer to reach the highest portions of the siding. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Chlorine bleach
- Trisodium phosphate (TSP)
- Liquid laundry detergent
- Bucket
- Plastic tarp
- Brush (with extension handle)
Instructions
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Combine 1/3 cup TSP, 1/3 cup laundry detergent, 1 quart chlorine bleach and 1 gallon of water in a large bucket. Mix the ingredients well.
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Cover any bushes and plants that are in the vicinity with sheets of plastic tarp to protect them from the chemicals in the wash water.
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Dip the brush into the water and apply the soapy water to the siding with the brush. Scrub the siding with the brush to remove dirt, grime and mildew stains. Extend the brush so you can reach higher levels of the siding as necessary.
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Rinse the siding by rinsing the brush and applying plain water to the siding. Work until you have scrubbed and rinsed all of the siding.
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Tips & Warnings
Use a power washer to reach the uppermost portions of the siding, if necessary. Although you will not be able to use the bleach solution on these areas, the pressure of the power washer should make up for the lack of bleach.
Wear old clothing because the bleach water will stain clothing if it drips on you. Wear plastic gloves to protect your hands.
