Removing Fly Specks From Vinyl Siding

Steps to remove the spots.

Removing fly specks from vinyl siding.

Wet a paper towel with the solution. Dirt and insect secretion stains however can adhere to vinyl siding attracting molds mildews and algae. Combine equal amounts of white vinegar and water in a bowl or spray bottle. Flys use the light grey siding and porch area to take advantage of the warm early morning sun.

The black tar like spots that are all over your vinyl siding are more than likely a fungus called sphaerobolus stellatus better known as artillery or shotgun fungus although it s most often found on the east coast it can grow anywhere and especially thrives in areas that have cool damp springs or rainy fall weather conditions. Use your garden hose and a old broom with some dish soap or multipurpose cleaner and scrub. Power washer did a great job on normal dirt but those fly specks will not come off. Vinyl siding is an attractive covering for many homes.

Its probably fly poop. Test the solution on a small hidden area of the surface first if needed to be sure it is safe such as for a painted wall. I think we have tried every type of s. Spots from flies on my home s siding.

If using a bowl wring out the paper towel so it s not dripping. Use a nozzle that gives you the highest pressure which will knock off some of the debris from the droppings. The front of my house faces east and gets the morning sun. Insect stains and other debris can be removed by simply cleaning vinyl siding with household cleaners.

The siding and white vinyl porch rails and grey vinyl chairs are covered with tiny black specs of fly poop. Spots from flies on my home s siding. It will come off. Windex will take off the fly poo off with no trouble at all.

We just power washed our vinyl siding white 3 years old.