Dip the scrub brush into the solution and test it to see if it is effective at removing the staining.
Best way to remove green mold from house siding.
When house siding begins to turn green it diminishes the exterior appearance of the home.
Aside from hosing down your home there are other ways to help prevent mold and mildew from forming on your siding.
Scrub with moderate pressure being careful not to push too hard against the flexible vinyl which can break using a scrub brush on the end of a long pole will help you avoid the need to climb to the top of the ladder to.
Apply some elbow grease.
In this four part article part 1 helps you identify the problem whether mold or mildew part 2 discusses steps to remove mold and mildew from your siding part 3 goes over when to call a professional and part 4 shares tips for preventing the growth of mold and mildew in the first place.
Part 1 of 4.
If not the green discoloration may be mold.
Once mold or mildew has made its home on the siding it can be hard to get rid of particularly on wood siding prevention is key.
Identify if your house has mold or mildew.
In addition exterior mold can easily work its way into the house if left unchecked.
But buyer beware steve warns that these products do not guarantee mold free siding forever.
Your standard household whitener it appears to make mildew vanish but on porous surfaces such as wood or vinyl siding chlorine evaporates too quickly to get to the fungi s roots guaranteeing regrowth.
These stains occur naturally over time.
External mold can do significant damage to exterior surfaces over time eating away at wood stucco and other materials.
Begin at the top of the house and work your way down dipping the scrub brush into the mixture and applying force with a side to side motion.
You ll want to remove mold from the outside of your house on siding or on your deck as soon as possible.
Fortunately siding can be cleaned to remove not only green stains but other dirt and stains that may be taking over the homes exterior.