::Siding Maintenance

House siding is virtually maintenance free. However, any product exposed to the weather will require occasional cleaning. Normally, our vinyl siding can be cleaned by simply spraying it with an ordinary garden hose. If there are stubborn stains, try this:

Equip your garden hose with a soft-bristled, long-handle car brush. If a stain is particularly stubborn, the following cleaning solution may help:

• 1/3 cup powdered detergent (Fab®, Tide® or equivalent powdered detergent)
• 2/3 cup powdered husehold cleaner (Spic & Span® or equivalent powdered household cleaner)
• 1 gallon water

In certain parts of the country where mildew may be a problem, substitute one quart of 5% sodium hypochloride (household bleach) for one quart water in the above formula.