Cleaning Aluminum Siding And Gutters

Turn the nozzle to rinse and give them a thorough shower.

Cleaning aluminum siding and gutters. All the grime should flow right off. Be careful of electrical lines and trees. Cream of tartar otherwise known in the science world as potassium hydrogen tartrate is another slightly acidic and useful cleaner. Rinse the gutters with a hose.

It s not uncommon to have a mildew problem on aluminum siding depending on where you live. If mold or mildew is the culprit spraying with a bleach solution will remove it. Create an aluminum polishing paste from cream of tartar and water. Wipe down the exterior of your gutters with this gentle yet effective buffing agent.

Use a sprayer attachment if you have one and spray the gutters from the ground to rinse them. Spray a five to ten foot section at a time because otherwise the gutters may dry before you have cleaned them. A stabilizer bar is a good choice because it will keep the ladder s weight on the roof or wall and off the gutter. Rinse the gutters and siding once you ve worked all the dirt free of the gutters it s time to rinse.

To clean aluminum siding having mildew use a solution of one part bleach and four parts water.