Your home’s siding is one of the most important parts of
keeping you and your family safe and protected from the outside elements. We
are experts in siding
in Edina, and we have a few tips on how you can keep your siding looking as
good as new.
For wood siding, it is important that you remember you
cannot wash it! Wood siding needs to be cleaned using just a little bit of
water from your garden hose and a soft brush, like one you would use for
washing your car. Use a tiny amount of water and a mild soap or a cleaner that
is specially made for wood siding. Just be sure you rinse the soap off
thoroughly and dry the siding from the top down with a soft, clean towel.
Washing your wood siding with a lot of water could cause it to bow, expand,
decay or chip.
For vinyl siding, you should try to wash it at least once a
year. Starting from the top and working your way down, use your garden hose to
rinse it. Use a mild soap like you would on wood siding. You should also use a
soft cloth and a soft-bristled brush. A power washer can be used on vinyl siding,
but be sure to use caution with this type of cleaning tool. Water could be
driven behind the vinyl siding, causing a slew of problems. Be sure to check
with the manufacturer too. Some of them do not recommend using a power washer
on their siding. When in doubt, call them or call a professional siding company
like Eastern Roofing & Siding for advice on the best way to clean this type
of house siding.
