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Removing Algae from Aluminum Siding?
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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? |
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Removing Algae from Aluminum Siding?
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... 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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Removing Algae from Aluminum Siding?
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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 |
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