Tips for Vinyl Fence Cleaning

16 Aug'16
Smart tips for caring for your vinyl fence:
Cleaning –
- Wash dirt off with a mild soap and water solution
- For heavier stains, clean with a mild, non-toxic household cleaner
- On occasion, spray the fence with a garden hose to get rid of access dirt, grass clippings, fertilizer chemicals and keep it looking as new as possible
- For minor stains, use a non-abrasive liquid cleaner
- For major stains, use Simple Green®, Mr. Clean® Magic Eraser, Mineral Spirits, or CLR®
Follow all manufacturer’s directions on proper care and maintenance of any fence you purchase.
Maintenance –
- Every spring, adjust the gate
- Oil gate hinges and tighten screws once a year
- Do not let gate swing in the wind, keep it secured
- Deter children from swinging on the gate
- Re-tamp and realign any loose posts