How To Pressure Wash A House With Wood Siding

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How to pressure wash a house with wood siding.

You will need to use the black soaping nozzle to apply the detergent. Make sure to use an environmentally friendly cleaning concentrate that is safe for siding landscapes windows and sidewalks. 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. Spray with a smooth side to side motion and try to cover the length of a board in a single sweep.

Then to pressure wash the house siding clean use either the 25 or 40 degree nozzle tip. Your pressure washer s instructions will indicate the proper settings for applying the cleaning solution. Locate the hose mount on the back of the pressure washer and attach the garden hose to this mount as well as to the hose. Introduce the spray to the wood rather than simply turning on the spray with the spray head pointing directly at the wood.

Mix the pressure washer detergent according to manufacturer s instructions in a 5 gallon bucket. Set the pressure washer up prior to scrubbing so it will be ready to go. How to safely clean wood siding on a house. Be guided by the way the siding is fitted.

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. Insert the yellow tip in the pressure washer wand. If the siding is at 45º then you should be spraying along the board at 45º. After checking for all possible exterior home damage knowing what to look out for and starting on a minimal pressure level from a safe distance you will be ready to power wash your vinyl siding.