| There are just about as many different pressure | | | | For vinyl siding that has accumulated some mildew, |
| washing detergents and chemicals out there as there | | | | you can use a mixture of 3 parts vinegar to 7 parts |
| are things that can be washed using a power washer. | | | | water. We have also heard that Fantastik and Windex |
| Picking the right cleaner for the job can be stressful | | | | work well on vinyl siding but it would not be practical to |
| when all you want to do is start spraying! If you are | | | | fill your detergent reservoir with these types of |
| anything like me I love spraying just about anything, | | | | cleaners. But you can spray them on and use the |
| especially in the summer! Here is a look at a few "do it | | | | pressure washer to rinse. The most effective way to |
| yourself" pressure washing mixes you can make right | | | | remove mildew and mold is to use the bleach solution. |
| at home. | | | | Just using water will make the wood like nice when it |
| For wood services that are stained or have mildew, a | | | | is wet and maybe for a few days, but the mildew or |
| simple solution of bleach and laundry detergent will do | | | | mold is still there and will return. Bleach actually kills the |
| the job. The mix ratio is about ¼ cup of bleach | | | | mold or mildew and keeps it from returning. |
| to ¼ of laundry detergent with the rest being | | | | The bleach and soap solution will also work well on |
| water. It is a good idea to use room temperature or | | | | painted wood and aluminum siding as well as lawn |
| cold water since hot water will raise the grain of the | | | | furniture, vinyl fences, painted shutters, and synthetic |
| wood. You shouldn't use a hot pressure washer either. | | | | decking. Almost anything that is outside and subject to |
| The bleach will kill the mildew or mold while the soap | | | | getting mold or mildew is a candidate for the bleach |
| will break down dirt and grease. | | | | and soap solution. |