I still have some grey soot in the little crevices in the vinyl.
Use tsp to remove soot off siding.
Step 4 run a nylon scrub brush against any stubborn soot to remove it from the metal.
If you re using a traditional chemical sprayer pump the tank until you feel resistance.
However as mentioned previously it needs to be used carefully.
Overall i spent a lot of time working on the siding this weekend and it looks 80 better but it still has quite a ways to go before it is the way it was before we go a stove.
Diluted in water and applied often with a stiff scrub brush it can remove.
Tsp is formulated for removing grease soot and lead paint dust cleanup.
Rinse the sponge thoroughly and remove any residue with clean water.
Apply the paste to a sponge and use it to scrub the black stains.
Spray any remaining soot deposits with a combination of warm water and white vinegar mixed in a spray bottle in a half and half solution.
Step 3 finishing up.
Use your garden hose to spray off your siding starting at the top.
1 2 cup per gallon of hot water makes short work of removing grease from driveways and garage floors.
Let the foam seep into the soot for roughly seven minutes before continuing.
With the ryobi chemical sprayer you just pop in a battery and turn it on.
Spray the foam cleaner on the section of siding.
Always wear rubber gloves when cleaning walls with this cleanser.
However generic foam cleaner will usually be enough to remove soot stains.
Typical dilution is one teaspoon of tsp to one gallon of water.
Not only will it take out the mildew it will also remove any staining associated with it.
Mix tsp cleaner with bleach to effectively remove mildew from walls.
I was thinking of trying some tsp too.
Step 4 scrub the foam on the soot siding with the long handled brush.
Put on your protective gloves safety glasses and face mask before you start spraying.
Make sure the aluminum siding is still wet from the rinsing step.
It s best on outdoor surfaces although it can be used indoors too.
It wasn t so long ago that trisodium phosphate tsp was a go to choice for tough cleaning jobs especially on exteriors.
Spray tsp onto wet aluminum siding.
Apply the cleaner with a sponge or even a sponge mop.
White vinegar is slightly acidic and this helps break up the soot and cleans the metal effectively.
Begin by spraying the foam cleaner onto your siding.
Make a paste from tsp and water.
To remove soot and smoke stains.