With a wide variety of styles, vinyl fencing is one of the most popular fence types perfect for various types of properties. Vinyl fence style types include privacy, semi-privacy, picket, and ranch-rail. While this fence type requires very little maintenance, you could still get the occasional eyesores like dirt, grass stains, or scuff marks. If you’re seeking help with a stubborn stain, our professionals have some tips that will make the job easier.
Light Cleaning
This method is perfect for cleaning the occasional buildup of dirt. The following steps are the best way to properly wash your vinyl fence to maintain a pristine finish.
What You Need
- Hose and nozzle
- Bucket
- Old towels or rags
- Sponge (non-abrasive)
- Dish soap
What To Do
- Start off by hosing down your fence entirely. A powerful nozzle will make this process easier.
- In order to ensure that you didn’t miss any spots, work in small sections from the bottom of the fence to the top.
- After that, most of the dirt should be removed but some stains may persist. To get rid of them, start by filling a bucket with warm soapy water.
- Wet old towels or rags in the soapy water and proceed to scrub the stains. If the towel isn’t cutting it, try a non-abrasive sponge.
- Once clean, rinse thoroughly.
Cleaning Tough Stains
Use this method on tough stains that the dish soap won’t remove. This is only necessary if the previous light cleaning method was unsuccessful.
What You Need
- Hose and nozzle
- Bucket
- Old towels or rags
- Sponge (non-abrasive)
- Bleach
- Rubber gloves
What To Do
- Fill a bucket with 1 part bleach and 5 parts water for colored vinyl fence or you can use 1 part bleach and 3 parts water for white.
- Use this to wet your old towel or rag and scrub the stains. Again, a non-abrasive sponge can be used as well. Repeat as needed.
- Rinse thoroughly as soon as you are finished to prevent staining colored vinyl fence.
Professional Tips & Advice
- Always test cleaning products in an small, inconspicuous area if you’re working with colored vinyl fencing.
- Clean your fence regularly, at least a couple times a year, to keep dirt from building up and creating stubborn stains.
- If your fence is prone to mold or mildew, clean with the bleach/water solution mentioned above to remove stains and prevent future growth.