Is there a clever method to remove the black spots caused by (what I believe to be) putrified mosquitoes and other insects from vinyl siding? Will Jomax remove the spots?
Cleaning black spots (putrified insects) off vinyl siding
vinyl-siding
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If you can remove one panel carefully you might find the manufacturer stamp on the back. It will narrow down the search down a little bit. Otherwise just a small sample would be nice to have when visit the stores. I've seen websites on the web that identify manufactures based on the sample that you send. Both Lowe's and Home Depot sell some vynil siding. Not a huge selection.
Honestly, it doesn't have to be exactly the same. The previous owner used a similar siding on the addition and i didn't notice until i had to replace a panel.
Wouldn't have believed it if I hadn't seen it. I wish I took before/after pics.
Bought:
Jomax
Clorox Outdoor
Put in a garden sprayer designed for bleach according to instructions on Jomax:
- 3/4 cups Jomax
- 2 1/4 cups bleach
- 13 cups water
For 75% of the siding, I applied the mixture, then rinsed after 5 minutes. A number of sections needed a second application, and the worst section took three.
I rinsed using one of the "fireman" nozzles on my hose, just so I could get it up to the eaves:
I did try just spraying the mildew with the nozzle...worthless. "Firemen" should sue for defamation.
Anyway, I'm thrilled. Probably took 25% longer than last year, but I wasn't dripping wet either :) I'll get a power sprayer for next year, but I'll definitely stick with this; it looks much better than what I get from pressure washing alone.
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I don't know about Jomax, but a mixture of about 1/2 water and 1/2 vinegar will remove green mildew off vinyl siding very easily. I have seen the small black spots you mention and have removed them with the same and a little more elbow grease.