Cleaning Aluminum Siding And Gutters

Rinse the gutters and siding once you ve worked all the dirt free of the gutters it s time to rinse.

Cleaning aluminum siding and gutters.

Use a sprayer attachment if you have one and spray the gutters from the ground to rinse them. All the grime should flow right off. Rinse the gutters with a hose. Spray a five to ten foot section at a time because otherwise the gutters may dry before you have cleaned them.

Spray this mixture on remaining spots. Cream of tartar otherwise known in the science world as potassium hydrogen tartrate is another slightly acidic and useful cleaner. Gutter cleaning requires working from a ladder so be careful of the ladder s footing and how much weight is placed on the gutter. To clean aluminum siding having mildew use a solution of one part bleach and four parts water.

Wipe down the exterior of your gutters with this gentle yet effective buffing agent. Create an aluminum polishing paste from cream of tartar and water. A stabilizer bar is a good choice because it will keep the ladder s weight on the roof or wall and off the gutter. Turn the nozzle to rinse and give them a thorough shower.

It s not uncommon to have a mildew problem on aluminum siding depending on where you live.