Removal from Stained Wood and Cedar Exteriors
Step 1
Rinse the wood siding with plain water from a garden hose.
Step 2
Mix 2 cups of oxygen bleach to 5 gallons of water.
Step 3
Scrub the siding with the oxygen bleach and water using a long-handled brush. Let the mixture sit on the wood for a few minutes. The foaming action will clean the wood.
Step 4
Rinse well with the garden hose. Give the wood 24 hours to dry before leaning anything against it.
Removal from Painted Wood, Composite, Vinyl and Stucco
Step 1
Mix 4 cups of TSP pre-mix cleaner with 5 gallons of water. This product can be purchased at home improvement centers.
Step 2
Starting at the bottom of the siding, begin scrubbing with the TSP/water mixture. Scrub in small increments to avoid allowing the TSP to dry on the surface of the home exterior.
Step 3
Rinse with a garden hose from the bottom to the top. Rinse each section until the water coming off the siding runs clear.
Step 4
Work your way methodically around the home. Use an extension handle cleaning brush to reach the higher areas of the siding.