Maintenance is the first step to preventing the build up of moss algae and mold.
How to clean algae off aluminum siding.
If you ve got green algae growing on your vinyl siding and you d like to remove the green fast and easy for less than 10 this is the video to watch.
Water stains remove with a mild detergent and water.
Test a small area.
Stains on wood cleanse with mild detergent mixed with water.
If mold or mildew is the culprit spraying with a bleach solution will remove it.
If not the green discoloration may be mold.
Spray this mixture on remaining spots.
It s not uncommon to have a mildew problem on aluminum siding depending on where you live.
To clean aluminum siding having mildew use a solution of one part bleach and four parts water.
Dip the scrub brush into the solution and test it to see if it is effective at removing the staining.
Mildew and algae on vinyl and wood use a solution made of oxygen bleach not chlorine bleach mixed with water.
Aluminum is not vinyl however so whether you are scrubbing or spraying go gentle or your siding with dent.