Vinyl Siding Cleaning and Maintenance Tips
Having vinyl siding on your home means you already have a relatively low-maintenance solution in place. However, that doesn’t mean you’ll never have to do anything with it to improve its appearance or fix it if something goes wrong.
So, how do you take care of your vinyl siding without damaging it? Premier Home Exterior knows plenty about vinyl siding maintenance and cleaning, and it’s our goal to help educate you on the finer points of this product. So, sit back, get your pen and paper out, and jot down these vinyl siding maintenance tips to help keep your home in tip-top shape!
How to Maintain Vinyl Siding
It cannot be overstated how vital it is to maintain your siding year-round. You accomplish that through several methods, but there’s one step you should take every few weeks:
Routine Inspection
Has it been a while since you’ve really looked at the exterior of your home? Take a few minutes out of your busy day and walk around the perimeter. Note any trouble spots, like dents or dings, and make a note of them. If you have a strong warranty for your siding, you can always call the manufacturer or the installer to help you get fixes completed.
Once you’ve completed your inspection, the next step will require you to get out the garden hose.
Understanding How to Clean Your Siding
Cleaning your vinyl siding on an annual basis is one way to keep your home looking fresh and adequately maintained. Depending on where you live, your siding may incur a buildup of dirt, mold, mildew, and algae. There’s only one thing you can do to remove it and prevent it from getting any worse.
You’ll want to do some research here on how to clean the specific siding on your home. Vinyl siding requires you to be a bit more delicate than other types of siding, but be prepared to put some elbow grease into the process.
Cleaning Your Siding
Depending on the size of your home, you’ll need several tools to ensure you clean your siding properly. You’ll at least need a garden hose, soft-bristle brush, bucket, and cleaning solution to help. If you want to spend a little extra money – and have something fun to use later for other projects – buy a quality pressure washer.
Regardless of your approach, you’ll want to saturate your siding to prepare for the cleaning solution. Once you’ve got your home soaked, spray your cleaning solution on your siding in small sections and let it sit for a few minutes. You may notice that any mold or mildew buildup starts to bleed off the siding. Then, rinse the solution off the side of your home.
For any extra troublesome spots, grab your soft-bristle brush and gently scrub the siding until you reach your desired result.
A few hours of solid work will have your home looking like a shiny new penny in no time.
Don’t Forget About Maintenance
Like we said earlier, routine inspection is one of the best ways to take care of your siding.
Other types of maintenance include promptly addressing any issues to prevent water intrusion or pest problems. After major storms or high winds, give your siding a quick check for hidden damage or debris buildup, too.
If you like to cook outside, don’t be silly and place your grill or fire pits near the siding. You don’t want to start a fire or cause any warping issues.
If certain panels are fading or wearing down, consider replacing them rather than painting.
Need Siding Help?
Premier Home Exterior is one of the community’s best providers of vinyl siding. If you need a quick fix or a complete replacement, contact us today to schedule an appointment. We look forward to helping you in any way we can.
