Vinyl siding has become a popular exterior covering for homes. Vinyl siding is a popular choice for homeowners over brick and wood due to its low cost. You can make the vinyl siding look newer year after year with a pressure washer or hose and some household cleaning products. However, your siding will eventually get dirt, grime, and spots from time to time.

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Mulch/dirty spots

If you observe a number of small dark brown or black spots appearing on your siding over the landscaped area of your yard, it is likely to be a fungus called shotgun, or artillery. The fungus known as artillery is a wood-dwelling fungus typically found in the mulch. Removal of artillery fungus is a little more difficult than the normal cleaning procedure for vinyl siding. It’s going to take a lot more work than a standard scrub. 

The majority of experts suggest using a combination of cleaning solutions (as previously mentioned) and old-fashioned elbow grease. Go through this blog post for thorough cleaning guidelines and recommendations for products. If you’d like to avoid further growth of artillery fungus you should opt for organic mulches, compost, or even stones for your beds in lieu of the typical wood chips.

Similar to any other home chore, it’s important to take the proper precautions to safeguard yourself and your home prior to starting. If you decide to use products from the store in order to wash your vinyl siding, be sure you follow all directions carefully and perform a spot-check on an unnoticed area of siding to determine if the product is able to react on the siding. After applying any product for cleaning onto your siding, make sure that you wash it off immediately afterward. 

This will prevent streaks and also any residue that could damage your landscaping or exterior. Avoid using abrasives like steel wool Brillo pads or corrosive substances like nail polish remover, or bleach that is not dilute for cleaning your siding since they may cause damage to the plastic as well as the siding area. 

Remember that your safety is vital. Be sure that every one that is present during your cleaning chore wears gloves, goggles, and masks in the event that the cleaning products you use contain gasses. If you require a ladder to access areas that are difficult, you should ask a neighbor or spouse to assist you on your ladder, if it is possible. Keep pets and children away from your siding while you’re cleaning your siding.