If you have decided to buy new vinyl board and batten siding Columbus, OH and you are worried about birds pooping on it and causing it to look bad, there are some things you can use that will easily clean up the bird poop so your siding will not be dirty and will not look bad. These products are all safe to use on vinyl siding and you may already have some of them in your own home. You can try on or all of them to see which one works best.
White Wine Vinegar
White vinegar is one of the most common cleaning solutions used to remove bird poop from siding. You likely have distilled vinegar or some other type of vinegar at home. The acidic properties of vinegar make it easy to remove bird poop and prevent it from forming on your siding. You can put vinegar in a spray bottle or apply it directly to a sponge to remove the bird poop more easily. Vinegar has a sour smell, but when it dries on the surface, the smell will go away and you won’t notice it outside on the siding.
Lemon Juice
Lemon juice is very acidic, making it an effective liquid siding cleaner. The acid in lemon juice not only breaks down the compounds in the poop, but also bacteria that can grow in the bathroom. Lemon juice can be used in a number of ways to clean the wall or in the siding. You can use real lemon juice and apply it to the outside of your home with a spray bottle. You can also use a real lemon and rub it directly on the siding to remove the bird poop from it and other surfaces.
Dishwashing Liquid
Dish soap is often used as a complement to the dishwasher. Most dishwashing detergents are great for removing all types of stains including bird poop. Dishwashing detergents can break down the things that make up bird poop. Dish soap is a great bird poop remover. Simply apply a brush or sponge to the siding and wipe off any soap residue. Dish soap usually produces a lot of foam, which can help make the bird poop easier to break down and remove. After washing, use a clean, damp cloth to clean the siding. Wash it to make sure there is no soap left.
When you are planning to clean up your vinyl board and batten siding in Columbus, OH so there is no bird poop on it, you have to be careful about the type of products you use to clean it. If you are looking for something that you already have in your home, be sure to keep the products above in mind. If you are ready to buy new siding for your home, you should reach out to Columbus Windows and Siding Company. We have a large selection of windows so you can easily find the kind you need for your home.