Removing oil based stain from vinyl siding tags.
How to removeoil soot from vinyl siding.
Cover all light fixtures and plants with painter s plastic or a tarp.
Step 1 prepare the area.
Your patio makeover would ve been ruined by a grease stained vinyl siding so it s great to hear that you found an effective cleaning solution to take on the job for you.
Try several different cleaners to find which one works best on the particular stain for your siding.
This will prevent the soapy mixture from damaging any landscaping.
How to remove soot off house siding.
Begin scrubbing the vinyl siding vigorously until you have removed the smoke and soot stains.
How to clean soot from siding.
Mix a solution of 1 3 cup powdered detergent 2 3.
Steps to remove the soot.
Step 2 deciding on a cleaning mixture.
When cleaning your siding as you will be using harsh chemicals it is important to protect the surrounding ground.
Well while vinegar can truly help with the stains you can also use lemon since the acid it has works as good as that of the vinegar.
Sweep the soot siding with the push broom.
Fill a bucket with hot water and either add the cleaner to it or have it ready to go.
Prevent harm to the soil as well as the foliage from excess water.
Dip a soft bristled car brush with a long handle into the mixture.
The oil based stains will be gone from your vinyl siding.
Start at the bottom of the stain and work your way to the top.
Step 3 finishing up.
Sweep the siding with a stiff broom or brush to remove as much of the loose soot as possible.
Remove as much as possible before cleaning.
Step 4 rinse the cleaner off using a hose or pressure washer to remove all residue.
Lawn garden i stained my deck using an olympic oil based stain and i managed to spray some of the stain on the vinyl siding of my house.
Moisten the area with water and then scrub it using the cleaning solution.
Brush in rows either.