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While Vytec Vinyl Siding comes closer to being totally maintenance
free than any other siding on the market today, it will become
dirty just as does a freshly painted house, a new automobile
or any other product which is exposed to atmospheric conditions.
Generally, your Vytec Vinyl Siding can be cleaned satisfactorily
through the use of an ordinary garden hose. If this does not
do the job satisfactorily, then we suggest the following:
1. Equip the garden hose with a soft-bristled, long-handled
car brush.
2. Where soil is of a stubborn nature, (as frequently found
in industrial areas) the following cleaning solution works
well:
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) laundry detergent
- 2/3 cup (160 ml) of trisodium phosphate
- 1 gallon (4.5 liters) of water
In certain geographical areas where mildew may be a problem,
substitute one quart (one liter) of 5% sodium hypochlorite
(household bleach) for one quart (one liter) of water in the
above formula.
When stubborn stains must be removed from a panel, an abrasive-type
cleaner, may be used without damage to the siding. The most
damage that can be done to a panel of vinyl siding is to scratch
or roughen the surface. This, however, is rarely visible a
few feet from the house.
Where the house is extremely dirty, it is recommended that
you start washing from the bottom and go to the, top, rinsing
frequently. Cleaning solutions should be permitted to stand
on the surface of the siding for several minutes before rinsing.
When using any cleaning agents, be sure to observe the precautionary
labeling instructions on the cleaning agent container and
protect shrubs and plants from direct contact with cleaning
agents.
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