Power Wash Siding Start At Bottom Or Top

We ll jump into everything you ever wanted to know about pressure washing a house below but if you want quick instructions to power wash your siding follow these simple steps.

Power wash siding start at bottom or top.

As you did when cleaning proceed one section at a time rinsing until the water runs clear and no traces of soap remain. Working up is most effective because if you start from the top. Let the paste soak for approximately 15 minutes then scrub gently with a soft cloth or bristle brush. If you start from the bottom and move your way up you re going to find that dirt will trickle down your home and stick to spots you ve already cleaned.

Then to pressure wash the house siding clean use either the 25 or 40 degree nozzle tip. A pressure washer can quickly ruin vinyl siding by cracking it with the high pressure stream of water so it s necessary to know which pressure level and nozzle to use. By beginning at the top you ll ensure that. Starting low and gently working your way up is the safest bet.

Mildew spots usually require a weak bleach solution. Rinse the siding from top to bottom. Wet down plants that can t be covered and try to keep them wet. Otherwise it s possible to leave streaks.

Likewise don t start spraying in the middle of a board. Never start off on the highest pressure setting. Use overlapping strokes to avoid visible lines. Whip the two ingredients together until they form a creamy paste.

Always hold the pressure wand 3 feet from the surface to start and move closer to 1 foot as you watch how much force is required to remove mildew and grime. Starting from the bottom of the section and working your way up gently but firmly scour the siding with the soft siding brush. To pressure clean the higher up areas you will want to use an extension wand because you want to avoid using a ladder with a pressure cleaner. Once you ve finished pressure washing it s time to seal the wood to protect it from the elements.

Wash the mixture away with the garden hose holding it at eye level and rinsing the area from top to bottom. You will need to use the black soaping nozzle to apply the detergent.