IT IS EASY TO MAINTAIN THE BEAUTY OF VINYL FENCE
NORMAL MAINTENANCE:
- Purchase an ordinary, long bristled car washing brush at your auto supply store. This brush has
soft bristles and the handle fastens onto the end of your hose. It lets you was the fence just like
you wash your car.
- If the dirt is hand to remove, such as soot and grime found in industrial areas, wipe down the
fence with a solution made up of the following:
- 1/3 cup powered detergent (e.g. Tide, All or equivalent)
- 2/3 cup household cleaner (e.g. Spic & Span, Soilax or equivalent)
- 1 gallon water
- If mildew is a problem in your area, use the solution above but substitute 1 quart of liquid laundry
bleach for 1 quart of water.
- If you want to wash down your fence, start at the bottom and work up to the top to prevent
streaking.
- If stubborn stains exist, use the following chart. Follow the preliminary labeling instructions
on the cleaning agent container. Protect shrubs from direct contact with cleaning agents.
STAIN REMOVAL:
STAINING
AGENT |
CLEANING
AGENT |
PREPARATION |
SPECIAL CLEANING PROCEDURES |
Light oils and greases, heavy grease, caulking compound, wax, crayon, asphalt, tar, etc. |
Solvents-
Mineral Spirits
V.M.P. naptha
Auto tar remover |
Remove excess with
Plastic or wood scraper |
Use a soft cloth to apply mineral spirits. Avoid polishing stained area by using too much pressure. After removing stain rinse with water. |
Inks, (marking)
Nail Polish
Paint
Lipstick
Gum |
Cleaning Fluid
(trichloroethylene) |
Remove excess with plastic or wood scrape.
Chill gum to remove excess. |
Use soft cloth to apply cleaning fluid (trichloroethylene). Avoid polishing stained area by using too much pressure. After removing stain, rinse area with water. |
Rust stains |
Oxalic acid-
Auto radiator cleaner
Bright Bowl
Bayse Janitorial Supply Co., Florida |
Make solution of 1 tablespoon of oxalic acid crystals to 1 cup warm water. |
Apply oxalic solution with soft bristle brush, wipe with damp cloth and then flush with rust-free water. (Use rubber gloves and protect eyes and face) |
Stubborn stains |
Xylene-
Lacquer Thinner |
Try above procedures. If they fail to remove spots then use this procedure. |
Dampen small section of cloth with xylem, rub vigorously. Do not remove any more material than necessary. Rinse area with water. |
*Reference to proprietary names is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to imply that they are
not equally effective competitive products.
*The stain removal recommendations on this page are for extreme conditions. These cleaning procedures may alter the appearance of the vinyl.
Hawaii Vinyl Fencing, Inc will not be responsible for damage caused by these extreme cleaning conditions. |
