I also use it to clean out any debris that may have gathered in the cracks between the boards.
Diy wood siding cleaner.
In a clean bowl carefully measure out 4 tablespoons of the liquid detergent.
Clean the outside of the house with bleach and water to remove mildew algae.
Mineral oil is a petroleum product so it s not natural or sustainable.
I used 2 cups of warm water and 1 cup of vinegar.
Mix a solution of tsp and water.
Mineral oil does last longer than olive oil but making smaller batches of this homemade wood cleaner can fix that problem easily.
Before applying your diy deck cleaner soak the deck with the hose.
Olive oil shines moisturizes and protects wood.
Point your pivotpro hit the trigger and start spraying cleansing water against your dirty wood siding.
Many people use mineral oil instead of olive oil but i choose not to.
So do a bit at a time.
Scrubbing by hand 1.
This will open up the wood pores and make it easier to get rid of the dirt.
Rinse each section after scrubbing.
I did a little bit at a time because when you add baking soda and vinegar then it will foam up and overflow over the container.
Tsp or trisodium phosphate powder is a powerful powdered cleaning agent you can.
It is important that your detergent is oil free so it does not leave behind a residue on the vinyl.
The best brush for this purpose is a nylon brush with stiff.
Measure out 8 tablespoons of baking soda and add it to the detergent.
Use the wooden spoon to stir it until the baking soda is dissolved.
Work down from the roofline taking on one 10 foot square section at a time.
Cedar shake siding requires special care as some harsh chemicals could cause it to discolor or even wear prematurely.
Use a brush to scrub the solution onto your siding.
Spread the oxygen bleach solution on the deck with the scrub brush.
Once this was mixed together i slowly added 1 tbs of baking soda.
At 46 inches in.