Both vinyl and cement board siding are a durable, long-lasting and aesthetically versatile option for the exterior of your home. While they are lower maintenance than many other exterior products, they still require cleaning from time to time. Before you reach for that pressure washer, though, be warned: it’s one of the worst ways to attempt cleaning these sidings.
Oxidation and High-Pressure Cleaning: A Bad Combination
Some things will affect visible cleanliness no matter what your home’s exterior is composed of, like mildew, mold and organic debris. If you have vinyl or cement board siding, however, you might also notice a chalky, white residue. This is oxidation, which can be more pronounced in damp or humid weather and removing it without creating a major headache requires a bit of know-how.
Wielding the power of a pressure washer, you may feel capable of removing even the toughest grime and discoloration. In reality, even the brute strength of high-pressure cleaning can’t quite remove oxidation. It does disturb it, though, leaving unsightly discoloration in its wake. Ironically dubbed “clean marks,” these discolorations are quite difficult and costly to remove. In the end, you’ll find yourself with siding that looks dirtier than before you cleaned it and faced with two choices: expensive removal, or permanently lowering your curb appeal.
Where pressure washing only disturbs oxidation to create more prominent eyesores, soft washing busts mold, mildew, algae and environmental debris with ease. No streaks or oxidation issues, simply better curb appeal and cleaner exterior surfaces.
Squeaky Clean Siding with No Streaky Discoloration
If you’re looking for the most effective and efficient way to clean your vinyl or cement board siding, we can help. Resist the urge to break out the pressure washer and let us restore your siding to its former glory. Our soft-washing system removes organic debris and staining without disturbing existing oxidation layers for an easy, stress-free clean.