Cleaning Faded Aluminum Siding

Spraying at a downward angle prevents water from getting under the aluminum siding and causing problems underneath.

Cleaning faded aluminum siding. Give your aluminum siding a good rinse with the hose first. Cleaning aluminum siding is best done using a low setting on a pressure washer scrubbing stubborn areas with a bristled brush and rinsing the area from the top down. To clean aluminum siding having mildew use a solution of one part bleach and four parts water. Add one part bleach to 3 parts water.

Cleaning won t do you much good if your siding is really faded. Make sure to protect your eyes the rest of you hair etc so the bleach will not harm you. Avoid denting aluminum siding. If mold or mildew is the culprit spraying with a bleach solution will remove it.

How to properly remove oxidation from damaged aluminum siding. I recommend using a spray nozzle with an angled setting and working from the top down. Remove mildew or mold by adding bleach to the wash water or spraying a solution of bleach and water onto your siding with a garden sprayer. In these cases painting is usually your best option.

The original contractor used high pressure on the surface and marred it all up. If you re going to repaint you need to make sure you completely remove grime dust pollen bird droppings and tree sap before you begin. Spray this mixture on remaining spots. By mimicking rain flow you know you re not damaging your house while you clean it.