DeckGeneral® Vinyl
Siding Cleaner 50162 is a unique concentrated siding
cleaner that is biodegradable, nonflammable, and low VOC.
It contains a blend of specialty surfactants, detergents,
and emulsifiers that effectively penetrate the toughest
stains from dirt, oil, grease, and bird droppings. Its
thickened formulation provides excellent vertical
retention, which increases the products contact time on
the soiled surface.
DeckGeneral® Vinyl Siding Cleaner 50162 is safe, fast, and effective on
roofing, gutters, fencing, stucco, bricks, cement block,
masonry, concrete, driveways, walkways and walls, and even
patio furniture. DeckGeneral® Vinyl Siding Cleaner 50162
does not contain petroleum solvents, bleach, or ammonia.
Introduction
:
Cleaning vinyl siding is no
different than washing a car. It is that simple.
Trees and bushes produce airborne sugars that drift
through the wind and stick to vinyl siding. This nearly
invisible layer of sugar is a food source for mold and
some algae. Dust and dirt can also stick to the vertical
sides of vinyl siding, and these are also food sources for
some mildews and algae.
The best way to clean vinyl siding is to rinse it down
with a regular garden hose equipped with a nozzle. Set the
nozzle to a medium misting spray. Never use a forceful
direct stream of water, as it can penetrate behind the
vinyl siding. There are many homes covered with vinyl
siding that do not have waterproof membranes that cover
the frame walls. The wood sheathing and framing lumber can
get wet easily if you direct water at the edges of vinyl
siding, seams where two pieces of siding overlap, at
inside and outside corners and next to windows and doors.
Vinyl siding is designed to shed water falling from the
sky, not water that is shot up from the ground. Always
rinse off the siding pointing the hose down towards the
ground. Never aim a hose up at vinyl siding as it can
cause massive amounts of water to seep behind the siding.
Vinyl Siding Cleaner 50162 will do a fantastic job of
cleaning vinyl siding. Squeeze a generous amount in a
bucket, and add warm water to make a frothy mix of soapy
water.
Thick, clear, colorless to amber liquid with a mild
odor
Density:
8.8 lbs/gallon
Flash Point:
None
VOC
0.4
lbs/gal (EPA Method 24)
pH:
12.5
·Eco-Friendly
·Thickened formulation
·
Water Based
RECOMMENDED APPLICATION:
ALWAYS TEST each surface for suitability and
desired results before overall application.
DeckGeneral®
Vinyl Siding Cleaner 50162 can used as received or
diluted with water, depending upon the nature and
severity of the soils to be removed.
Before You Begin
Wear protective gloves, eyewear and old clothing
is recommended.
Cover any plants, shrubs or objects you do not
intend to clean. Move all objects that could come
into contact with overspray.If plants or shrubs come into contact with
the product rinse surrounding area.
Application
·
Wet surface to be cleaned prior to application.
·
Use 1 part cleaner to 10 parts water or 1 part
cleaner to 5 parts water for heavier soils.
·
Spray cleaner onto surface and allow to sit for up
to 5 to 10 minutes. Do not allow product to dry on
surface.
·
Rinse thoroughly.
Always work on a section of siding from bottom
to top, and always work in the shade. You never
want the soapy water to dry on the siding before
it can be rinsed off.
Purchase a soft brush from a recreational
vehicle (RV) dealership. They sell special brushes
used on long poles to clean the sides of RVs.
These brushes are superb tools to use on dirty
vinyl siding. Once the vinyl siding has been
coated with soapy water, dip the brush in the
soapy water and use side-to-side motions to remove
dirt.
Start cleaning from the bottom and go up as far
as you can reach. Immediately rinse the area you
cleaned. Proceed up the wall until you get to the
top alternately washing and rinsing. As you get
higher, always make sure you rinse all dirt all
the way down the siding to the ground.
Never use chlorine bleach as an additive to
your soapy water solution. Chlorine bleach is a
deadly toxin for any and all vegetation around
your home. The chlorine ions soak into the ground
and kill the roots of the plants, grass, trees and
bushes.
Do not mix this product with any other chemicals.
Clean-Up
• Rinse equipment and brushes thoroughly with water.
Please refer to the MSDS for proper safety instructions
MATERIAL COMPATIBILITY:
Avoid strong oxidizing agents (i.e. bleach), strong reducing agents, strong bases (i.e. ammonia) and soft metals such as aluminum.
SHIPPING:
Vinyl Siding Cleaner 50162 shipped in 5-gallon plastic pails
and 55 gallon Drums
PRODUCT ADVANTAGES:
Water based Wide spread utility Low VOC
Note: The information presented herein is our interpretation of certain test results and field experience to date. The information is not to be taken as warranty or representation for which we assume legal responsibility, nor as permission or recommendation to practice any patented invention without a license. It is offered solely for your consideration, investigation and verificatio
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