Cleaning Aluminum Siding And Gutters

Gutter cleaning requires working from a ladder so be careful of the ladder s footing and how much weight is placed on the gutter.

Cleaning aluminum siding and gutters.

Rinse and dry for a lustrous finale. Spray a five to ten foot section at a time because otherwise the gutters may dry before you have cleaned them. Be careful of electrical lines and trees. Create an aluminum polishing paste from cream of tartar and water.

If mold or mildew is the culprit spraying with a bleach solution will remove it. Wipe down the exterior of your gutters with this gentle yet effective buffing agent. To clean aluminum siding having mildew use a solution of one part bleach and four parts water. Spray this mixture on remaining spots.

It s not uncommon to have a mildew problem on aluminum siding depending on where you live. Cream of tartar otherwise known in the science world as potassium hydrogen tartrate is another slightly acidic and useful cleaner. Use a sprayer attachment if you have one and spray the gutters from the ground to rinse them. Turn the nozzle to rinse and give them a thorough shower.

All the grime should flow right off.