How To Pressure Wash A House With Wood Siding

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.

How to pressure wash a house with wood siding.

Then to pressure wash the house siding clean use either the 25 or 40 degree nozzle tip. How to safely clean wood siding on a house. The tip you choose is. Set the pressure washer up prior to scrubbing so it will be ready to go.

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. 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. Introduce the spray to the wood rather than simply turning on the spray with the spray head pointing directly at the wood. Your pressure washer s instructions will indicate the proper settings for applying the cleaning solution.

Spray with a smooth side to side motion and try to cover the length of a board in a single sweep. Mix the pressure washer detergent according to manufacturer s instructions in a 5 gallon bucket. Be guided by the way the siding is fitted. Make sure to use an environmentally friendly cleaning concentrate that is safe for siding landscapes windows and sidewalks.

You will need to use the black soaping nozzle to apply the detergent. 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. Fill up your pressure washer s tank with cleaning solution then spray the siding with the water solution mixture working from the bottom up. If the siding is at 45º then you should be spraying along the board at 45º.