Over the seasons, your home’s exterior siding can become riddled with grime due to factors ranging from bad weather to animal activity. However, by knowing how to pressure wash this surface, you can enjoy a cleaner, more attractive home once again. Here is a brief step-by-step guide for how to care for your exterior curb appeal. 

3 Steps for Cleaning Steel Siding

1. Protect Your Home & Landscaping 

Before you start the process of power washing the exterior of your home, protect any fixtures or plants that could be damaged when exposed to a pressurized stream of water. Examples inside delicate light fixtures, hanging plants, welcome mats, and decorations. Preferably, you should move them inside.

Heavy-duty, waterproof tarps are perfect for protecting large areas, such as porches or flower beds. Since electrical connections can short out when exposed to water, turn off the power to your porch lights and other exterior electric devices. 

2. Scrub Surfaces Gently 

Pretreat the siding by scrubbing it to make removing grime quicker and more efficient. Consider working hand in hand with another person to clean the area together. After moistening the surface, have someone go ahead of you with a large scrub brush to loosen debris before you go behind them with the pressure washer.

3. Start Low & Slow 

While steel siding is incredibly durable, it isn’t completely immune to damage. Start pressure washing on the lowest possible setting, and start by cleaning small, unnoticeable areas on the back or side of your home. Move slowly and gently turn up the pressure until you achieve the level of cleaning you wish without imposing damage. 

Remember, if you find damage while you are cleaning your steel siding or accidentally cause your own, give the team at Innovations Siding & Windows in Lincoln, NE, a call. With a focus on top-quality materials and expert craftsmanship, this family-owned and operated business installs everything from new windows and doors to seamless siding and gutters. Find out more about their products on their website. Call (402) 423-­8831 to schedule service.