Cleaning Aluminum Siding And Gutters

To clean aluminum siding having mildew use a solution of one part bleach and four parts water.

Cleaning aluminum siding and gutters.

Wipe down the exterior of your gutters with this gentle yet effective buffing agent. It s not uncommon to have a mildew problem on aluminum siding depending on where you live. Spray a five to ten foot section at a time because otherwise the gutters may dry before you have cleaned them. Gutter cleaning requires working from a ladder so be careful of the ladder s footing and how much weight is placed on the gutter.

All the grime should flow right off. If mold or mildew is the culprit spraying with a bleach solution will remove it. Rinse and dry for a lustrous finale. Turn the nozzle to rinse and give them a thorough shower.

Be careful of electrical lines and trees. Rinse the gutters with a hose. Spray this mixture on remaining spots. Cream of tartar otherwise known in the science world as potassium hydrogen tartrate is another slightly acidic and useful cleaner.

A stabilizer bar is a good choice because it will keep the ladder s weight on the roof or wall and off the gutter.