How To Pressure Wash Hardie Siding

Remember you still want to be careful so as not to damage the fiber cement siding.

How to pressure wash hardie siding.

Using the high pressure spray nozzle attempt to remove as much dirt dust and grime as possible before cleaning with soap and water. Do not use a high pressure hose to clean fiber cement siding. This is one of the few ways that you can damage it. Start from the top and clean with the direction of the siding.

Dip a soft cloth into the mixture and saturate it well. Attach the high pressure spray nozzle to your garden or water hose and rinse the hardboard siding area that you wish to clean. From there rinse the area with clean water. Step 2 scrub the hardboard siding.

Rub the oil or grease off the siding. This can be a great quick way to clean siding but power washing can damage fiber cement siding. Create a gentle cleansing solution made of mild dishwashing soap and water. Rinse out your cloth in the bucket frequently to prevent grease and oil buildup.

Be sure to completely rinse it free of any soap residue. Rinse the siding with a low pressure garden hose. If using a soft cloth wet the cloth then wipe the area in a side to side motion in the direction of the plank shingle or panel siding until clean. Never start off on the highest pressure setting.

Only use a pressure washer at a distance of 6 feet or more. If you feel that you need to use a pressure washer especially on harder to reach locations only use it at a low pressure under 1500 psi with a wide tip. A pressure washer can quickly ruin vinyl siding by cracking it with the high pressure stream of water so it s necessary to know which pressure level and nozzle to use. Pressure power washing.

Use a side to side motion when cleaning horizontal planks. Mix a mild dish detergent and water in a bucket until you have sudsy water. You may need to repeat.