Vinyl Care

Vinyl Maintenance

  1. Use an ordinary carwash brush and a garden hose to wash down your vinyl fence or railing. It will keep everyday dirt and dust off of it between rains.
  2. If you need to remove more than everyday dirt and dust, then wipe down your vinyl fence or railing with the following:
    • 1/3 cup powdered detergent
    • 2/3 cup of household cleaner
    • 1 gallon of water
  3. For stain removal refer to the chart below:

Stain

Cleaning Product

Method

Grease 
Oil 
Caulking 
Wax 
Asphalt 
Tar 
Crayon

Mineral Spirits 
Auto Tar Remover

Remove any excess with a plastic scraper. Using a soft cloth, apply mineral spirits and wipe. Avoid excess pressure and rinse with water.

Gum 
Nail Polish 
Lipstick 
Paint 
Marking Ink

Cleaning Fluid 
(trichlorethylene)

Using a soft cloth, apply cleaning fluid and wipe. Avoid excess pressure and rinse with water.

Rust stains

Auto Radiator cleaner 
Oxalic Acid

Apply oxalic acid with a soft-bristle brush, wipe with a damp cloth, and rinse with clean water.

Stubborn Stains

Lacquer Thinner

Dampen a small section of a clean cloth with lacquer thinner and rub vigorously. Rinse area with clean water.