Use the wood cleaner according to instructions on the product s packaging.
How to clean cedar plank siding.
For rough sawn cedar you can try to remove the paint using a stiff wire brush being careful not to.
Make any necessary repairs then clean the cedar with warm water and phosphate free soap.
Prep the cedar siding by cleaning it with a bleach and solution.
For cedar siding with a smooth surface scrape the paint and clean the cedar before painting.
The safe and effective way to clean the wood is oxygen bleach.
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.
Do not soak the wood.
Rinse the food side of the plank and scrub with a scouring pad to remove the remnants of your last barbecue.
This is a cleaning solution specially designed for removing any stubborn stains or greasy marks on the wood.
Wash the entire surface with a dampened cloth removing any traces of dirt and revealing the wood finish.
Mix the powdered bleach according to directions on the bottle such as 4 parts water to 1 part powder.
If necessary a stiff bristle non metallic brush can be used.
It is non toxic to trees and vegetation and will not remove natural color from the siding.
Apply this to the entire surface of cedar siding making sure that the wood is completely saturated with it.
If using a brush brush the siding s surface dust or dirt then rinse the area with a garden hose.
Cover cedar siding with primer to keep any tannic acid or natural red coloring from.
Sand it to remove the loose surface particles.
Apply the solution with a clean garden sprayer allowing it to soak for 15 minutes.
The oxygen bleach comes as a granular powder that mixes with water.
Removing the the wood mold with oxygen bleach.
Step 1 clean the siding with a mixture of 1 part bleach and 4 parts water.