Suppose you overspray the sealer on your driveway so that it looks better. Unfortunately, the sealant has spread on the vinyl siding of your house, and it looks ugly. Now, you should remove the sealant to make the vinyl siding clean again. But how?
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Removing driveway sealer from vinyl siding
- Use kerosene and a scrubber
Take a sponge or a cloth and sink it under kerosene. Now, rub the specific places with kerosene, which has more sealant than necessary. Examine the area carefully to see if the extra sealer has vanished. Finally, wash the area with water.
Using kerosene is the best way to remove the sealer from vinyl siding. But it is also true that kerosene is a flammable liquid. So, you must use it with the highest caution.
- WD 40
You may have heard that WD-40 is used as a lubricant for vehicles to fight against corrosion and remove stuck parts from the machines. But it is also an outstanding cleaning agent for removing driveway sealer from vinyl siding. First, find the area of vinyl siding that has been over-sprayed with a sealing agent. Now, soak the specific area with WD-40 entirely. Allow it to sit for a few minutes so that it can work on the stuck sealer and easily remove it. You must use a microfiber cloth to wipe it. Now, wash it with liquid dish soap and rinse it with clean water.
Oil-based vs. water-based asphalt removal from vinyl siding
The methods for removing asphalt from vinyl siding are nearly identical. But if the asphalts are different, you have to use different ingredients to remove them.
You should apply tar remover to remove the oil-based asphalt. But a professional-grade citrus cleaner is enough to remove water-based asphalt.
Moreover, using kerosine is not necessary to remove water-based asphalt. But when it is oil-based and attaches to a large area, you must apply a sufficient amount of kerosene to remove it.
Finally, washing with soap and water is a common process for both types of asphalt.
Be Cautious!
What precautions should be taken when using the solutions to remove driveway sealer from vinyl siding?
Some dangerous solutions are used for removing sealer that can harm your body and health. So, as a user, you must follow the instructions below:
- Always use a pair of hand gloves and a face mask to be safe from the harmful effects of the cleaning solution.
- Keep your children away from the area. They may go too close to danger if they mistakenly touch the solution.
- Do not let kerosene stay on the vinyl siding surface for more than 30 minutes. This solution may be reliable for scratches or chemical stains on the surface.
- Avoid harsh chemicals because they harm the vinyl siding surface.
- Do not use a scratchy scrubber that can damage the vinyl siding.
- Kerosine is a flammable material. So, you should not fire on anything next to the vinyl siding when you apply the liquid to it.
Chemicals or solutions you must avoid
Some solutions are strongly prohibited from being applied to vinyl siding. Undiluted chlorine bleach, organic solvents, nail polish remover, liquid grease removal, furniture polish or cleaner, etc., can be harmful to the vinyl siding. So, you should avoid them.
Considering all the safety issues with vinyl siding, kerosene is the best solution for removing sealer from the surface. You can also apply WD-40. But when you apply kerosene, do not keep it on the vinyl siding for more than 30 minutes.