Incorporating vinyl railings on your building can make your home look attractive and give it a timeless traditional look. These railings also increase security around your home, and once you set them up, there is no need to readjust or paint them. They are durable and can last for a very long time. However, vinyl rails will only look better when you clean them regularly. Speaking of regular maintenance below is a guideline on how to clean your vinyl railings.
General Cleaning
Like most railings, a general cleansing is sufficient for your vinyl railings. Use water with a household cleaning agent or detergent to clean your railing, and then use a clean rag or soft cloth soaked in soapy water to scrub the vinyl railing gently. Always ensure you remove all the soap on the railings after about 15 minutes by rinsing it thoroughly using non-soapy water to ensure no residue is left behind. This is an easy way of removing the dirt spots on the surface of your railing.
Pressure Washing
For piled-up debris or dirt on your vinyl railing, pressure washing is the best way to get rid of them. If you decide to use power washing on your vinyl railing, do more research to ensure that you correctly use it. Ensure you set the pressure washer to its lowest setting and ensure you use a fan-tip nozzle while spraying your railings. This keeps the water from destroying the rails or scuffing up the finish.
Removing Pesky Persistent Stains
Your railing can acquire stains from kids playing around them or backyard projects that involve a lot of dirt. Tar, rubber marks, oil, tar, nail polish, and permanent marker can make your rail look awful. For such stains and marks, use melanin foam cleaning pads to remove the marks and restore your exterior’s beautiful look.
Removing Mold and Algae
Small black spots, swathes of green build-ups, occasional algae, and mold may appear on your railing as time goes by. The good news is that these build-ups will not affect your railings. When you notice these spots, get rid of them using a foam scrub. After rinsing them away, prevent occurrences of a similar problem in the future by wiping the cleaned surface immediately with white vinegar.
Using Stronger Cleaners
Some vinyl railing cleaners like soapy water and cleaning pads may not be strong enough to remove annoying stains. You can try using a stronger cleaner recommended by railing experts, which will work better at getting rid of stubborn materials and marks, including candle wax, stickers, tape residue, crayon, and tree sap. When using a strong cleaning agent, you don’t need to be tough with the scrubbing, and there is no danger of creating discolored spots. It is a straightforward method of helping the vinyl railing at your home keep looking incredible.
However, you should remember that there are certain mistakes to avoid during the cleaning process. Never use abrasive materials like steel wool or sandpaper to clean your vinyl railings. Ensure that anything or any approach you are using is safe on vinyl. Feel free to contact Sherwood Lumber for more information on how to clean your vinyl railings. You can also try out our high-quality PolyRail vinyl railings for maintenance-free performance.
