Pressure Washing Aluminum Siding

Pressure washers can be purchased or rented fairly inexpensively from any home improvement center.

Pressure washing aluminum siding.

Before you clean the aluminum siding you must clear the area of all items that may be damaged by the cleaning solution. Pressure washing won t stop mildew. Follow directions that come with the pressure washer when completing the connection and during use. 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.

Next you re ready to scrub. 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. Use a medium pressure level and an angled spray nozzle. Make sure the aluminum siding is still wet from the rinsing step.

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. Next put on the proper safety attire including gloves glasses and a mask. Power washing on high pressure may dent your aluminum siding. For persistent stains you may need to pressure wash the aluminum siding.

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. With the ryobi chemical sprayer you just pop in a battery and turn it on. Prepare the cleaning area. Add a detergent solution to the soft or power washer tank.

You will want to focus on one side of the house at a time and spray from the top to the bottom. Put on your protective gloves safety glasses and face mask before you start spraying. And in some cases it isn t. It will increase your home s curb appeal and increase the life.

If you re using a traditional chemical sprayer pump the tank until you feel resistance. But there are some. 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.

Read the instructions on the cleaner packaging to ensure that the mixture is prepared correctly. Once you gather the cleaning tools begin rinsing the siding with warm water first. House siding made of vinyl aluminium steel wood stucco and brick can all benefit from regular washing. Pressure washing works on wood vinyl aluminum siding and masonry but due to its high pressure we don t recommend it for hardboard siding.

Use either a pressure washer on the low pressure setting or a traditional garden hose to dislodge the grime. Make sure to repair damaged areas first. First rinse the aluminum siding off.