Removing Fly Specks From Vinyl Siding

Steps to remove the spots.

Removing fly specks from vinyl siding. Its probably fly poop. Vinyl siding is very popular due to its durability and simple maintenance. Spots from flies on my home s siding. Use your garden hose and a old broom with some dish soap or multipurpose cleaner and scrub.

If using a bowl wring out the paper towel so it s not dripping. Spots from flies on my home s siding. We just power washed our vinyl siding white 3 years old. The siding and white vinyl porch rails and grey vinyl chairs are covered with tiny black specs of fly poop.

Wet a paper towel with the solution. Flys use the light grey siding and porch area to take advantage of the warm early morning sun. The front of my house faces east and gets the morning sun. Test the solution on a small hidden area of the surface first if needed to be sure it is safe such as for a painted wall.

Use a nozzle that gives you the highest pressure which will knock off some of the debris from the droppings. Spray down the vinyl with a water hose. It will come off. The black tar like spots that are all over your vinyl siding are more than likely a fungus called sphaerobolus stellatus better known as artillery or shotgun fungus although it s most often found on the east coast it can grow anywhere and especially thrives in areas that have cool damp springs or rainy fall weather conditions.

Power washer did a great job on normal dirt but those fly specks will not come off. Dirt and insect secretion stains however can adhere to vinyl siding attracting molds mildews and algae. Vinyl siding is an attractive covering for many homes. Combine equal amounts of white vinegar and water in a bowl or spray bottle.

Windex will take off the fly poo off with no trouble at all.