Vinyl siding, while very affordable and effective, can be particularly susceptible to the elements. A lot of things can end up on our siding such as algae, mildew and oxidation. What appears to be mold, is most likely mildew, which we will address in this post. Mold remediation is a different topic altogether.

Mildew that is left untreated can eventually do harm to the structure of your house and/or siding. As with anything, regular maintenance is the key to appearance and longevity. Damp environments such as bathrooms with steamy showers, dryers with wet clothes and regular cooking can cause this common problem.

H.O.A. Letter

Many reading this are here because they received a letter from this Homeowners' Association regarding a black residue around vents on their vinyl siding. Those vents can be dryer vents, attic vents, stove or oven exhaust vents or bathroom moisture vents. Most of the time they are on the second floor and look like the picture above. We have cleaned hundreds of these in the Columbus, Ohio area and if you are located in Franklin, Delaware, Union, Madison Counties in Central Ohio, feel free to Contact Us to clean yours.

Whether you received a notice or not, you might be here just to learn how to clean your siding. If so, here are some steps you can take.

Gather Your Supplies

• You'll need a water source
• A Pressure Washer (With a tip that can reach affected area)
• Detergent (Due to potential hazards, we will not recommend a particular type, other than to say something that kills organic growth)
• Soap (To help detergent stick to siding - also cannot recommend a type as mixing the wrong types could be hazardous)
• Ladder if Necessary (Use extreme caution operating a pressure washer or brush while on a ladder)
• Brush on a Pole (Nylon will work)

How To

Begin by wetting the area, then apply the solution, let it dwell for a few minutes, agitate it with your brush, then rinse with pressure washer. You may need to repeat this process a few times to achieve satisfactory results.

Hire a Professional

Obviously, since we are a house washing company in Columbus, we would prefer you Contact Us to do the job for you, but if you are comfortable attempting this project, this is how we would recommend getting the job done.

Hiring a professional has several advantages like saving time, efficiency, safety and we guarantee our services. We have the equipment and experience to you time and ultimately money. Many HOAs will also require a receipt that the infraction was addressed.

With regular cooking, showering and laundry being done in your home, this will need to be addressed periodically.

At any rate, we appreciate you reading this and hopefully it helps you. Feel free to Contact Us by phone or email if we can help!