Removing Algae from Aluminum Siding?
 

Hello,

My house has older aluminum siding on it. It chalks if you rub it. In
a few places I noticed some green algae on the siding. Whats the best
way to get rid of it? I don't want to power wash because it might
take the color off the siding. Any suggestions?

Removing Algae from Aluminum Siding?
 

"jappy" wrote in message
...
Hello,

My house has older aluminum siding on it. It chalks if you rub it. In
a few places I noticed some green algae on the siding. Whats the best
way to get rid of it? I don't want to power wash because it might
take the color off the siding. Any suggestions?

Spray bottle with 10% bleach & water. Hit the hardware store for a soft
brush on a broomstick. Home Depot has a selection of broom-style brushes,
all of which fit the same broomstick. Choose one soft enough to not scratch
the siding. And, ***WEAR GOGGLES*** and a hat.

Removing Algae from Aluminum Siding?
 

"jappy" wrote in message
...
Hello,

My house has older aluminum siding on it. It chalks if you rub it. In
a few places I noticed some green algae on the siding. Whats the best
way to get rid of it? I don't want to power wash because it might
take the color off the siding. Any suggestions?

Forgot to mention in my other post: When done bleaching, rinse DOWNWARD with
a light spray, to avoid shooting water behind the siding.

Removing Algae from Aluminum Siding?
 

Thanks for the info Doug. Will do!

On Thu, 09 Mar 2006 14:36:29 GMT, "Doug Kanter"
wrote:

"jappy" wrote in message
.. .
Hello,

My house has older aluminum siding on it. It chalks if you rub it. In
a few places I noticed some green algae on the siding. Whats the best
way to get rid of it? I don't want to power wash because it might
take the color off the siding. Any suggestions?

Spray bottle with 10% bleach & water. Hit the hardware store for a soft
brush on a broomstick. Home Depot has a selection of broom-style brushes,
all of which fit the same broomstick. Choose one soft enough to not scratch
the siding. And, ***WEAR GOGGLES*** and a hat.

Removing Algae from Aluminum Siding?
 

In article ,
Doug Kanter wrote:

"jappy" wrote in message
.. .
Hello,

My house has older aluminum siding on it. It chalks if you rub it. In
a few places I noticed some green algae on the siding. Whats the best
way to get rid of it? I don't want to power wash because it might
take the color off the siding. Any suggestions?

Forgot to mention in my other post: When done bleaching, rinse DOWNWARD with
a light spray, to avoid shooting water behind the siding.



What about "pool shock"?

powerful stuff!!!!
use with extreme care!

David