Scrub with moderate pressure being careful not to push too hard against the flexible vinyl which can break.
Remove green mold on siding.
As the adage goes an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure preventing damage can save you time money and effort in having to remove mold and mildew down the road.
To do what you can to prevent the accumulation of mold and mildew on your siding follow these tips.
You can just scrub the stained area with the cleaning solution and rinse it using a water hose.
This means that the stains are likely mold and will need to be cleaned with a stronger solution.
Test a small area of the green stains to be sure that the tsp solution will remove the stains.
Mold removal usually requires some scrubbing and the best tool to use is a stiff bristle natural fiber scrub brush.
Chlorine can also damage foliage and stain clothing.
If it does not mix a solution of one part chlorine bleach to four parts water to clean the siding.
As with any type of exterior finish vinyl siding can become dirty over time due to an accumulation of dirt and grime most of which can be removed with a simple spray of the hose but if you notice the appearance of green stains during your inspection you ll need to take a different approach.
Use a scrub brush to apply to the mixture directly onto the green mold stain and allow it to sit for about 20 minutes.
Oxygen bleach hydrogen peroxide.
Combine equal parts vinegar and warm water in a spray bottle and spritz this solution on the mold.
Let the solution dry for one hour then wipe down the surface with a moistened cloth followed by a dry towel.
Tips to prevent mold or mildew problems on your siding.
To make this simple diy mold and mildew cleaner mix just enough water and oxygen bleach in a bucket or plastic container to form a paste.
Avoid metal fiber brushes they can damage the siding.
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Use the brush to scrub away the loosened mold.