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DANGER -- Never Pressure Wash Vinyl Siding

"Insurance agents report that there is more damage caused by power-washing homes than all other home services combined." 

  1. Possible Hidden Damage Behind the Vinyl, Costing You Thousands and the Risk of Mold Affecting Your Family.
  2. Repeated yearly expense to have handy-man, pressure washers and painters; who lack training in the science of vinyl restoration, perform a manufacturer non-approved power-washing of your home.
  3. May VOID Your Warranty resulting in insurance exemption
  4. Possible Use of Toxic Chemicals or Bleach on Your Home. 

Instead of Dangerous Pressure Washing, we use

MotorScrubber on YOUR HOME. Your Home May be

Your Castle, but Mold and Rot are trying to tear down the walls.

We Protect Your Greatest Investment by Removing the Oxidation

that Pressure Washing Can't -- and then protect it with Vinyl Renu

Microbial Sealer which also restores the color.

Motor Scrubber Safely Cleans your Vinyl Siding

We were so impressed with the efficiency, effectiveness and safty of this tool, that our "mother company" bought the rights to distribution. Now we are training vinyl-siding and pool cleaning contractors all over the nation in this revolutionary system. For Purchase call 336-575-8721.

See Below What

Vinyl-Siding Manufacturers

Have to Say. Most agree

Pressure Washing is Dangerous

and may VOID your

Vinyl Siding Warranty. 

Is it worth the risk to save a few hundred dollars today... if it costs you thousands tomorrow

when rot and mold are behind your vinyl or

your family struggles with

mold-related health issues ? 

(See more videos below about water damage behind Vinyl-Siding)

Vinyl-Siding Manufacturers Policy

on Pressure-Washing

Will it Void Warranty? -- Y = Yes, N = No, M = Maybe

QUESTION: I asked the

Vinyl Siding Institute

if it is acceptable to

Pressure-Wash Vinyl-Siding

In am email, Jeffrey Smith of the Vinyl Siding Institute, explained that a soft-bristle brush and garden hose water pressure is all that should be used on vinyl siding.

Then he added this disclaimer, "We do, however, recognize that some homeowners or home maintenance companies prefer to use power washers. For them, we recommend holding the power washer straight at eye level (NOTE: how many do that ATW), not upward, which could drive water behind the siding, possibly dislodging it if the pressure is too high. In fact, some manufacturers don’t want pressure washers used on their products at all. Others allow them, but have limitations on the amount of pressure and the cleaners that can be used."

Jeffrey A. Smith

Communications Director

Vinyl Siding Institute

CLICK House to See Report of Damage of Pressure Washing Vinyl-Siding

2016 National Association of Insurance Commissioners

200 Page Report on Dwelling Fire,

Homeowners Owner-Occupied, and

Homeowners Tenant and

Condominium/Cooperative

Unit Owners Insurance

"Many insurers have considered mold an excluded peril ..." p12

Examples include ancillary mold damage that results

from an otherwise covered peril, the liability of builders for mold damage that results from new

construction methods and materials, or the liability of property owners for potential health problems related to inhalation of mold spores.

Insurers have discovered that the repair of mold damage to property can be expensive. In

response, insurers have added language to property and liability policies to explicitly exclude or limit coverage for mold. p 13

18% of House Washes are improperly washed

resulting in MOLD and ROT

behind the vinyl siding or damaged siding.

Vinyl Siding Water Damage

Any one can pressure-wash (at least they think so). The result may be water damage, rot and mold that may not be discovered for years. ALL-THINGS-WOOD avoids the risk by covering the side of your home with FOAM, then scrubbing away the dirt and oxidation. Finally, we rinse from the top down (like rain) so no moisture is forced behind the vinyl.

The Vinyl Siding Institute

Explains...

How do I wash vinyl siding?

Wash vinyl siding with a soft cloth or ordinary long-handled soft bristle brush. For textured surfaces, use only a soft bristle brush to keep the grooves in the texture stain-free. For best results, start at the bottom of the house and work up and rinse the cleaning solution completely from the TOP down before it dries. If your house has brick facing, cover the brick so that it is not affected by the runoff.

Can I use a power washer?

Yes -- but with GREAT caution! One should read the washer instructions carefully before use. When cleaning, hold the power washer straight at eye level to keep the water on top of the siding where it can clean most effectively. Do not aim the power washer upward as water may be driven behind the siding. (Most pressure-washers / house-washers shoot upwards)

You should also follow the siding manufacturer’s recommendations. Most manufacturers don’t want pressure washers used on their products at all. Others allow them, but have limitations on the amount of pressure and the cleaners that can be used. All will caution against the use of pressure washers around any opening in the wall, such as windows, doors, electrical wiring, and plumbing.

Bob Vila reports:

http://www.bobvila.com/articles/how-to-clean-vinyl-siding/#.V6ib8xJPhdw

"Another effective way to clean vinyl siding is by using a pressure washer, although some manufacturers advise against it, and other manufacturers recommend a limited amount of pressure.

If using a pressure washer, be sure to keep the stream at eye level and pointed straight at the siding, not at an angle. (but watch most pressure-washers, they shoot upwards) That way, you won’t drive water in behind the siding. Use caution when using a pressure washer around openings like windows, doors, and plumbing connections.

Avoid using any cleaning products that contain organic solvents, chlorine bleach, liquid grease remover, nail polish remover, or furniture polish or cleaners. Any of these products might damage the vinyl siding’s surface. Also, avoid using highly-abrasive scrubbers or steel wool; these, too, can cause damage."

HOW MUCH FOR THIS

LONG-LASTING PROTECTION?

Our ReVinylize System will cost just over twice as much as pressure-washing. But you won't have the dangers of pressure washing (see slides above) or possible health issues with MOLD. Moreover, the protection lasts

for up to 10 years, we offer a warranty and the fungus /algae

is arrested by our proprietary

microbial sealer, PLUS you just rinse off the dirt with a garden-hose for years to

come -- no pressure washing

costs or risks. 

Water Damage, Rot and Mold Under Siding

Water Damage, Rot and Mold can cause thousands of dollars in damage. Winston-Salem, Greensboro, King, Walnut Cove, Advance, Mocksville, Kernersville, High Point, Clemmons need help with Vinyl Siding restoration. Clean & Seal,

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