A power washer took off some from the steel siding and didn t hurt the siding but i used a knife to remove it.
Get dead vine off of siding.
When the vine is completely dead it may be easier to remove causing less damage.
You need a good ladder with a stabilizer to work in high places.
Having had success with removing moss from asphalt roofs with non bleach deck restorer cleaners i tried that on a bit of aluminum siding.
I tried soap and water and it didn t do much.
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.
Then paint some brush killer on the stump following label directions.
Mix a strong solution of siding cleaner or other strong detergent and hot water.
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.
Dig out the root or apply a weed killer to the cut surfaces of the stem to kill the roots.
Use the cleaner designated for the particular stain you are working to remove from the list above.
Don t tug at the ivy suckers until they have turned brown and withered an indication the ivy plant is dead.
Others may hide pests like spiders.
The older they get the easier it will get.
Wear gloves when you re removing vines.
Once the general cleaning is completed you are ready to tackle the stain.
Don t simply pull the.
Cut the main stems at the base of the root.
This will kill the top part of the ivy plant.
Allow the peanut butter to soak for about an hour.
Remember if you don t kill the roots the ivy suckers will sprout back up and around the siding.
Before you start the job of.
They tell me nothing else will work.
Leave the vines alone for two weeks allow them to die naturally.
You may have to trim some growth back so you.
I ve had ivy growing on stucco and steel siding.
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.
Cut back thick growth so you can work.
Sorry to say i found no easy way.
Sever the plants and kill the roots.
If you get it right in between the two you can simply use soapy water and a bristle brush to scrub off the suckers.
When you allow the vine to die.
If you don t kill or.
Scrub the area with a scrub brush and the solution.
Snatching vines from the wall while the vine is still healthy can damage the mortar and bricks.