How To Remove Algae From Cedar Siding

And i called up the cedar association and they say you could do more harm than good and so i got mixed feelings.

How to remove algae from cedar siding.

Set the nozzle on medium force and begin at the top spraying the water down. The oxygen bleach comes as a granular powder that mixes with water. Drench the siding where algae mold and or mildew is present and let solution sit for 20 minutes or so and rinse off. Mix in the sprayer 25 solution of bleach with water.

The roof is solid and doing well. It is non toxic to trees and vegetation and will not remove natural color from the siding. Mildew and algae on vinyl and wood use a solution made of oxygen bleach not chlorine bleach mixed with water. Removing the the wood mold with oxygen bleach.

Obtain a 1 1 5 gallon hand sprayer. Water stains remove with a mild detergent and water. But the painter wanted to also paint the siding or spray it i wasn t sure about that but i find nothing that i need to do to the roof except worry that the algae might do harm over time. Oxygen bleach removes algae mold and mildew from cedar restoring much of the wood s natural beauty.

It s also safe for plants that may inadvertently get dripped upon during the cleaning process. Choose a cleaning solution that is appropriate for the type of growth you have on your siding. Avoid spraying the water from the ground up as large amounts of water may seep behind the siding causing damage. Do not power wash.

Spray down the siding with plain water from the garden hose.