I find that ten minutes is just right.
Bleach solution for mold on siding.
Set your pump sprayer s nozzle to a wide pattern and evenly spray the bleach water solution onto the wet vinyl siding.
If the mold is still hanging on it s time to bring out the borax which is an alkaline mineral salt cleaner that s safer to use than bleach.
Depending on the size of the area you want to clean you ll need a larger quantity of the solution.
Wearing your rubber gloves.
Our homemade mold cleaner for vinyl siding does the job without much scrubbing.
Homemade mold cleaner for siding.
Cover them with plastic sheeting for further protection.
There are some commercial mold and mildew cleaners on the market but in my experience the easiest and best mold and mildew cleaner for vinyl siding is a bleach based solution.
Let the solution dry for one hour then wipe down the surface with a moistened cloth followed by a dry towel.
If this is the first time cleaning vinyl siding with bleach water you might want to try a small section to test how long you will need to leave the solution on the siding before rinsing.
This should be your rule of thumb for most mildew removal projects.
This will protect plants from any possible damage to the greenery from bleach runoff.
When substituting the two ingredients replace the one quart of chlorine bleach with one cup of oxygen bleach.
Combine equal parts vinegar and warm water in a spray bottle and spritz this solution on the mold.
Water any grass plants flowers or other foliage surrounding your cedar siding.
It does not damage plants when spraying either and is safe to add around landscaping.
A basic solution for most surfaces the most commonly used solution to use to remove mildew from a surface contains 1 4 cup bleach for every 1 gallon of warm water.
Step 1 wet down surrounding plants and landscaping with plain water.