Getting Oil Off Vinyl Siding

Moisten the area with water and then scrub it using the cleaning solution.

Getting oil off vinyl siding. The lady called us out in a job today to have us take big poop off her siding. Use the hottest water that the vinyl can safely tolerate. If some wet paint accidentally splashed onto the surface of your vinyl siding don t panic. We tried bleach vinegar soap and water.

Brush the stain gently with a wet soft bristled brush using a circular motion and adding water if the area is too dry for the brush to move smoothly. The oil based stains will be gone from your vinyl siding. If the stain remains mix some detergent with hot water in the bucket. Use a sponge or soft cloth moistened with the mixture to gently wipe it away.

How to clean fly poop or possible artillery fungus stains. If the area still appears stained spray it again and wait a few minutes before scrubbing. Moisten a cloth or cotton balls with dry cleaning fluid and rub it over the area. Most pesticides strongly caution against spraying near unprotected siding and for good reason.

Dip the scrub brush into the bucket of bleach solution and scrub the stained areas gently. Oxygen bleach may remove both oil and water based stain. Start by mixing in a little household laundry detergent with some water and use a medium firm bristled brush to scrub off the paint. Step 4 rinse the cleaner off using a hose or pressure washer to remove all residue.

We tried bleach vinegar soap and water. Avoid getting dirty water on dry siding as it can be harder to rinse off. Start at the bottom of the stain and work your way to the top. Oil based paint for wet or dry oil based paint start with 100 acetone e g nail polish remover and dilute with tap water at max 50 50 on a white cotton rag vigorously wipe surface if stain from paint is still apparent use goo.

Ensure that the areas under the area where you are cleaning remain wet. It leaked all over the siding over the years and we can t get it off. If that doesn t work get your hands on some goof off or goo gone.