How can I remove lichen and/or mold from plastic siding?

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We have some kind of lichen or mold on the plastic siding on one side of the house. What's the best way to clean it off?

score 2 · Answer 1 · answered Jul 28 '17 at 18:33

Spring Cleaning? An effective way to clean mold & mildew off aluminum or vinyl siding! After a lot of researching the web for various methods, I simply used one scoop of Oxy-Clean and a cap full of laundry detergent in about 2 gallons of warm water. The soft bristle brush, about 4 ft. long, is the kind used for applying roofing cement, etc.

Just spray rinse, wash with soapy water and rinse again. Works great!

score 1 · Answer 2 · answered Sep 26 '11 at 15:30

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Rent a pressure washer at Home Depot for the day.

I'd be more concerned with what's allowing it to grow in the first place.

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score 0 · Answer 3 · answered Sep 26 '11 at 15:30

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Tilex or bleach will probably do it, but test it on a small piece to make sure it doesn't affect the color of siding.

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How can I remove lichen and/or mold from plastic siding?

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