Whether your siding has been damaged by a fire smoke a barbecue or another source you will need to clean soot from it.
Household remedy for removing barbeque smoke and soot from siding.
Use a dry cleaning sponge.
Use the brush to apply the cleaning solution to the siding working from the bottom up to reduce streaking.
Soot may be trapped in porous surfaces and it may take several attempts to fully remove it.
What follows should explain the best way to remove soot from your siding.
For very severe smoke damage or if the above options fail contact a professional.
Step 1 cover all light fixtures and plants with painter s plastic or a tarp.
Many cleaning services specialize in smoke.
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Also if water seeps into the electricity sockets fire or permanent damage could happen.
Step 1 prepare the area.
Remove soot off house siding at least once every three months to protect the home.
Mix a solution of 1 3 cup powdered detergent 2 3 cup household cleaner and one gallon of water.
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How to clean soot off of vinyl siding.
On vinyl siding you can start with a pressure washer and a gentle degreaser to begin cleaning the soot off.
If your siding has become permanently stained by soot replacement might be the only option.
Beyond these diy smoke smell removal methods call in a professional.
Soot is easy to smear so if you use a regular sponge you risk pushing the soot farther into the wall and causing a permanent stain.
However soot can permanently change the color of vinyl.
If you notice any darkening of the cloths indicating the presence of soot go through the whole cleaning procedure again.
The siding is vinyl covered steel and beige in color.
Chlorine bleaching agents can damage the cement composition and alter the color of stucco.
Prevent harm to the soil as well as the foliage from excess water and soap.
Soot leaves greasy residue that can prove difficult to remove from stucco surfaces.
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Dry the surface with clean dry cloths.
Dry cleaning sponges are also called chemical sponges but they don t contain any chemicals.
Work in small sections so you can rinse frequently.
Whether caused by small fires or stovepipe emissions soot stains cannot be cleaned from porous stucco walls with ordinary soap and water.
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Rinse the area with a damp sponge or damp cloths.