Cleaning your siding with a pressure washer

Cleaning your siding with a pressure washer

Cleaning the siding of your home can be a difficult and time consuming job.  Using a pressure washer makes a tough job easier and can cut down on the time.  Here are some steps to follow.

  • Apply soap-using low pressure and smooth overlapping strokes.  Make sure to cover the whole surface.  Use a brush for tough dirt.  Allow soap to sit for 5-10 minutes, but don’t let it dry.
  • Pressure washers are powerful. If you start spraying too closely, you could damage, instead of clean the area. Hold the wand a couple of feet from the surface and gradually move closer if additional cleaning power is needed.
  • Be careful not to spray directly at eaves, vents or light fixtures. High water pressure can knock out loose windowpanes or break them. Also, keep the angle of the wand pointing down so you don’t spray up under the laps of horizontal siding. This will prevent the vinyl siding from buckling under pressure. When rinsing, start at the top and work down to ensure the entire area is soap free.

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