Tips for Vinyl Fence Cleaning

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