How To Pressure Wash Wood Siding

However a pressure washer can ruin your deck if it s not used properly.

How to pressure wash wood siding.

How to safely clean wood siding on a house 1. If the siding is at 45º then you should be spraying along the board at 45º. If you use a cleaning solution you ll need to rinse the wood siding before the cleaner solution has a chance to dry. Often a pressure washer can effectively clean a deck with just plain water.

Apply bleach solution to mildew areas if. Let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes before rinsing. Mix the pressure washer detergent according to manufacturer s instructions in a 5 gallon bucket. Introduce the spray to the wood rather than simply turning on the spray with the spray head pointing directly at the wood.

After checking for all possible exterior home damage knowing what to look out for and starting on a minimal pressure level from a safe distance you will be ready to power wash your vinyl siding. Instructions protect landscape plantings and utilities where foundation shrubs or other plants are blocking the siding protect them. Insert the yellow tip in the pressure washer. Point your pivotpro hit the trigger and start spraying cleansing water against your dirty wood siding.

Be guided by the way the siding is fitted. Work down from the roofline taking on one 10 foot square section at a time. Spray with a smooth side to side motion and try to cover the length of a board in a single sweep. Walk the job to become familiar where electrical is etc and.

Take required safety precautions by turning off electrical repairing any loose or cracked siding and covering up vents. Let s review the steps again to pressure wash your house siding get your hands on a heavy duty gas pressure washer. This is a tool that is powerful enough to etch brick but in the right hands it can also be gentle enough to wash siding. For most homes a 40 degree nozzle is sufficient.

Connect the pressure washer to a water source such as a garden hose. If you have wood siding for instance you should avoid using a power washer and instead clean your siding by hand or with a cleaning wand attached to your garden hose. Cleaning your siding by hand or with an outdoor cleaning wand has the added benefit of greater precision and is better for many types of siding. Make sure to use an environmentally friendly cleaning concentrate that is safe for siding landscapes windows and sidewalks.