Remove Wood Stain From Siding

Removing it while wet is easier than when dry.

Remove wood stain from siding.

Some of the stain may linger after scraping. Wipe the surface with a damp cloth to remove any remaining material. With a spade or shovel clear out about 12 inches of soil downward from the bottom lip of the siding. Scrub the wood stain from the vinyl siding with a soft sponge.

Use the sponge or cloth to scrub the stain away. Sponge or old cloths. 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. Use a putty knife or plastic scraper to gently scrape away the stripper residue and stain layer from the wood s surface.

Stripper is available at home depot or other hardware stores that sell behr products. Apply the mixture to the stain and let it set for 5 minutes. Put on rubber gloves. Dab up fresh stain as soon as you spot it on the siding.

If necessary use a steel wool pad to scrub on areas where the stain layer is not falling away with scraping. Make sure to go with the grain of the wood when scrubbing or scraping. Clean away the stain particles. Blot it with a rag rather than wiping to avoid smearing it.

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. Steps to remove the stain. Mix 3 4 cup of oxalic acid granules and 1 gallon of hot water. If extra force is needed gently spray the siding with a pressure washer.

It will reactivate the stain. The stripper by behr or other stain stripper that is safe for vinyl siding. Opt for the gentlest cleaning methods first before resorting to chemical based cleaners to reduce the use of harsh or potentially hazardous chemicals. Often washing the wood clear of the embedded soil is enough to clean it.

Spray the cleaner onto the stained areas and allow it to set for 20 30 minutes.