I have heard lately from several people that there is a problem on some Sun City houses with mold, moss, mildew, and algae stains on the siding. The problem only occurs on the side where the sun doesn’t shine on the house, primarily the north side. There is a product that will solve this problem easily called Wet & Forget. It removes moss, mold, mildew, and algae stains gently over time from roofs, concrete, brick, siding, tennis courts, awnings, boat sails, and wood decks without scrubbing or pressure washing.
To use the product, dilute 1 part Wet & Forget to 5 parts water. Apply it with a garden sprayer. You should apply Wet & Forget to a dry surface in order to get the best penetration. Total saturation of the surface with Wet & Forget is essential to obtain good results with the moss, mold, mildew, or algae stains. It’s best applied on a cool, dry day with no rain for four to five hours after application. Morning or evening is best. This will ensure that the surface being treated stays wet for an extended period.
After the first application, use Wet & Forget as a maintenance tool. Re-apply at the first sign of re-growth. If an area is particularly bad, another application should be made approximately one month from the first. Vertical surfaces that don’t have good exposure to the elements might require some assistance using either a water hose or a light brushing.
Wet & Forget’s gentle cleaning action takes time but won’t damage any exterior surface. Just apply Wet & Forget to any exterior surface and forget about it. Mother Nature does the rest. The wind and rain gently clean the surface.
With a pH of 8, Wet & Forget is close to neutral. Most moss, mold, mildew, and algae removal products are either highly acidic (pH 1) like vinegar, or highly caustic (pH 12) like bleach. Caustic or acidic products can damage the surface being cleaned. Wet & Forget is very gentle and safe to apply to any outdoor surface. Results can be seen within days for those less contaminated areas and over several months for more distressed areas.
Wet & Forget has been used residentially and commercially for over 30 years in New Zealand and Australia. It has only been available in the United States since 2005. It has been used successfully on big jobs like the building exteriors at Sea World in Florida. Two people have reported excellent results on houses in Sun City. It can be purchased at Ace Hardware.
This product may be the answer to those ugly stains on your siding.
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