Cleaning Stucco

Stucco is not that hard to clean, even if it has a decorative finish, and you can use the same method to clean painted stucco as you do when you clean unpainted surfaces. We will start by explaining the methods used on the outside stucco walls. If you have recently installed or repaired the stucco, don’t use this method.

Before you begin to clean, spray the entire wall with the garden hose starting from the bottom first. Be sure to saturate the whole area. If there is a stain that does not wash off immediately, you may have to wash it with a mixture of ½ cup of dish detergent and ½ cup of washing detergent in two gallons of water.

Use a soft bristled cleaning brush. Dip the brush into the soap mixture described above and scrub very gently. Do the entire area if needed. Don’t let the soap mixture dry, and rinse it clean using a garden hose with a high-pressured nozzle. Rinse from the top down and be sure to saturate the entire area making sure the soap, dirt and grime are totally gone.

Remember stucco is very porous and whatever you use as a cleaning agent may damage the stucco itself. You can also use pressure washers to clean away the grime from your stucco home; however you need to be very careful that you don't chip away the stucco during this process.

If there is ever damage to your stucco, you need to have it repaired promptly because of the nature of the stucco. If you allow the damage to remain without repair, mold and rot may occur, and it may cause serious damage to the foundation and structure of your home.

You need to remove the stain quickly whenever your stucco receives stain. There are times when teenagers may think it is great fun to egg your home. Eggs drying in the sun can do irreparable damage to your home.

As you seek to keep your home in good condition, it may be to your advantage to hire a professional to clean your stucco walls. There are many that specialize in this service and they make sure that the stucco on your home is not damaged. They identify the areas that need treatment.

A reputable company also has the ability to spray on a conditioner to protect your stucco from further damage. This will keep your home as the pride of the neigh-borhood.


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