Remove Wood Stain From Siding

With a garden hose and nozzle spray one section of the stained wood siding from the top down.

Remove wood stain from siding.

Sponge or old cloths. Metal tools with sharp edges can scratch the wood so use alternatives to scrape the stripper. Removing it while wet is easier than when dry. To remove the red wood stain buy a quart of vmp naptha.

Use a putty knife or plastic scraper to gently scrape away the stripper residue and stain layer from the wood s surface. Put on rubber gloves. Spray the cleaner onto the stained areas and allow it to set for 20 30 minutes. Use the sponge or cloth to scrub the stain away.

Often washing the wood clear of the embedded soil is enough to clean it. If extra force is needed gently spray the siding with a pressure washer. The stripper by behr or other stain stripper that is safe for vinyl siding. Mix 3 4 cup of oxalic acid granules and 1 gallon of hot water.

Steps to remove the stain. With a spade or shovel clear out about 12 inches of soil downward from the bottom lip of the siding. Blot it with a rag rather than wiping to avoid smearing it. Opt for the gentlest cleaning methods first before resorting to chemical based cleaners to reduce the use of harsh or potentially hazardous chemicals.

Wipe the surface with a damp cloth to remove any remaining material. Some of the stain may linger after scraping. Stripper is available at home depot or other hardware stores that sell behr products. Scrub the wood stain from the vinyl siding with a soft sponge.

If necessary use a steel wool pad to scrub on areas where the stain layer is not falling away with scraping. Dab up fresh stain as soon as you spot it on the siding. To remove it dampen a soft fine grade steel wool pad with more paint stripper and rub it against the wood following the wood grain then wipe off the. Make sure to go with the grain of the wood when scrubbing or scraping.

The above steps may be sufficient to remove stain from wood without sanding especially if you want to avoid sanding down a layer of furniture.