Vinyl siding is the most popular material used for home exteriors in the United States because it is a durable and resilient building material. But like every other surface material, vinyl siding also requires regular cleaning and maintenance.

Over time, your vinyl siding exterior looks dirty and starts losing its shine. If you are facing the build-up of dirt, grease, grime, and mold on your vinyl siding, then this blog will be helpful to you.

We’ve discussed a way to clean vinyl siding with some easy DIY steps that are safe and harmless to your home’s exterior. Read the full blog to learn how to clean vinyl siding.

Easy Steps To Clean Vinyl Siding

1. To remove the dust, wash out your vinyl siding with normal water.
2. Then add a general-purpose cleaner to warm water and clean your siding using this cleaning solution.
3. If you are dealing with mold and mildew stains, use a mixture of 70% water and 30%  white vinegar to clean the siding.
4. If the mold and mildew stains seem hard to remove, you can use store-bought cleaners.
5. Soak a soft cloth in any of the above cleaning solutions, and apply it to your vinyl siding.
6. You can use a soft-bristled brush to scrub the stains on the siding.
7. When you clean, make sure that you scrub the siding gently and with lower pressure, as harsh scrubbing can damage your vinyl siding.
8. Once you are finished cleaning and are satisfied with the results, thoroughly rinse the siding using a garden hose.
9. Now, again rinse the siding beginning from the top. It will eliminate all the grime from your vinyl siding.
10. Your vinyl siding will be clean now. You can leave it to dry.

Pressure Washing of Vinyl Siding

Pressure washing is one of the efficient and easy ways to clean your vinyl siding. Some manufacturers may advise avoiding the pressure washing of the vinyl siding. And others say that you can use pressure washing with a limited amount of water pressure.

You can contact your siding manufacturer for detailed information. If pressure washing is suitable for your siding, a professional pressure washer can effectively clean your vinyl siding.

Wrapping Up

Vinyl siding is a popular home exterior option because of its durability and low maintenance. But to keep it in its best condition, you should clean it regularly. Easy DIY steps to clean your vinyl siding are discussed in this blog. To prevent damage, you should avoid harsh cleaning and harmful chemicals while cleaning.