To clean the muck from your home’s exterior you’ll want a soft cloth, a soft brush (such as an All Paint poly brush, a chip brush or horsehair bench brush) and a garden hose. Be sure not to use a hard metal brush or abrasive sponge—these can damage

Potential of siding damage, water injected under siding, or dirt remaining on house. There are ways to safely clean your house before painting using a pressure washer, including using lower psi pressure washers, widening the spray, and standing at least t

Clean the Siding . Rinse the siding with clean water from a garden hose, then hand-scrub the siding to remove all dirt, grease, and chalkiness, using a soft-bristled brush, a sponge, or a rag. Work from the bottom up, and rinse each section thoroughly imm