Cleaning Hardie Board Siding

To complete the job you ll need the following items.

Cleaning hardie board siding.

Pressure power washing. Do not push soft brush or wet cloth too hard against product surface. Take your soft brush and use it along the siding to remove the dust or chalk that you want to clean. Always clean and rinse from the top of the siding to the bottom so that grime gets washed away instead of spread around on the siding.

Be sure to completely rinse it free of any soap residue. If using a brush brush the siding s surface dust or dirt then rinse the area with a garden hose. Now you can clean away the dirt and lightly scrub the siding. Any areas that have been missed may show up when the siding has dried.

Do not allow the soap and mildew cleaner to dry on the siding continually rinse the area until all of the cleaner has washed off of the siding. A mild biodegradable soap dish soap is a good choice a soft brush or a cloth. In most cases this is the best method for cleaning your hardie board siding. Don t let soap or cleansers dry on the siding.

Gently clean the siding with the soft brush or wet soft cloth in a side to side motion in the direction of the plank siding. 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. This can make cleaning harder and even potentially cause damage. If cleaning panel direction of the siding is up and down.

Be sure to use a soap with no harsh chemicals as these can damage fiber cement siding. Start from the top and clean with the direction of the siding. Make sure to dilute any concentrated soaps like dish soap. A little goes a long way.

If you prefer to use a soft cloth to handle the debris wet it and wipe the siding until it is clean and once again rinse with the hose. Then rinse with the hose. Use a side to side motion when cleaning horizontal planks.