Scrub, scrub scrub Cinderella!
So, we tried the first batch of stucco cleaner. Our stucco is not EIFS...it seems to be the real deal. And it is pretty grimey up under the eaves and under the A/C units.
We didn't want to break out a power sprayer first thing because, well, we were afraid a piece of the house might fall off under the pressure. (No, really! Honest!) So we went the into the "kinder, gentler" direction. The stucco has never been painted or tinted (on purpose anyway). So, we used Borax, Power Scrub Baking Soda, dishwashing liquid and hot water. A recipe we got from DIYNet.
So, here I am, bristle brush from Home Depot in hand, trying to test this out on a place where it won't show if we mess up:
And, we're off! Scrubbing with the Borax, dishwashing liquid and Baking Soda Power Scrub with hot water...
And, that worked only relatively well. Not as well as I'd hoped. So it is back to the Home Depot for some stronger stuff...perhaps T.S.P....and some more waterproof gloves to protect from chemicals.
We show you EVERYTHING here at houseinprogress.net Even the stuff that doesn't work. Bummer.
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I purchased the general purpose house cleaner from the Home Despot (it's in a narrow neck plastic bottle and the liquid is yellow/green). I've used this along with a bit of bleach in a pesticide sprayer and the garden hose on our stucco. Directions say let is sit 5 minutes then rinse off. First time it didn't work so well. Second time I brushed it let is sit a little longer then washed off. Presto! Clean stucco...now for the rest of the house. Works on paint also, as we use it to clean our front steps and porch frequently.
Good idea to not power wash the house. A gentle sprayer was all I felt comfortable with.
Cheers,
Tim
Posted by: Tim C. | August 1, 2003 12:13 PM