Having had success with removing moss from asphalt roofs with non bleach deck restorer cleaners i tried that on a bit of aluminum siding.
Get dead vine off of siding.
Wear gloves when you re removing vines.
I ve had ivy growing on stucco and steel siding.
Cut back thick growth so you can work.
Allow the peanut butter to soak for about an hour.
I tried soap and water and it didn t do much.
Mix a strong solution of siding cleaner or other strong detergent and hot water.
Sorry to say i found no easy way.
How to remove ivy suckers from siding step 1.
A power washer took off some from the steel siding and didn t hurt the siding but i used a knife to remove it.
Dig out the root ball with your garden spade to remove the plant entirely from the ground.
You could take a scraper paint scraper or even a widget sharp razor and try to lightly scrape them off if you have not tried this already.
You may have to trim some growth back so you.
Cut the main stems at the base of the root.
Leave the vines alone for two weeks allow them to die naturally.
If you get it right in between the two you can simply use soapy water and a bristle brush to scrub off the suckers.
They tell me nothing else will work.
Then paint some brush killer on the stump following label directions.
The older they get the easier it will get.
Sever the plants and kill the roots.
Remember if you don t kill the roots the ivy suckers will sprout back up and around the siding.
Don t simply pull the.
Once the general cleaning is completed you are ready to tackle the stain.
You need a good ladder with a stabilizer to work in high places.
Before you start the job of.
Remove a chunk of the stem so there s a gap between the stem and stump of the vine.
I would also think about a small variable speed sanding tool.
When you allow the vine to die.
This will kill the top part of the ivy plant.
Don t tug at the ivy suckers until they have turned brown and withered an indication the ivy plant is dead.
How to remove vines from house siding preparing for a big job.
If you don t kill or.
Snatching vines from the wall while the vine is still healthy can damage the mortar and bricks.
Dig out the root or apply a weed killer to the cut surfaces of the stem to kill the roots.
Scrub the area with a scrub brush and the solution.
Sprinkle baking soda onto a damp cloth or sponge and use the cloth to wipe away the sticky residue select an enzyme detergent or an enzyme stain remover that is safe for your siding material and follow the instructions on the bottle wipe peanut butter or margarine onto the sap.