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Clean Pellet Soot off Cedar shake siding

Post in 'The Pellet Mill - Pellet and Multifuel Stoves' started by mkmh, Jun 4, 2008.

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  1. mkmh New Member

    joined: Jul 15, 2007
    407 posts
    Southern, Maine
    Time to clean up from a long winter of burning. Anyone know of any products, tips or tricks for getting soot off the wood siding?
    I have a pressure washer and i'm hoping there is some miracle product that I can mix in to clean it up.
    BTW - I have a messy direct vent setup (no rise). Gotta add a rise above the Ridgeline this summer or i'll be dealing with this every spring!

    Thoughts?
    mkmh, Jun 4, 2008
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  2. sinnian Minister of Fire

    joined: May 28, 2008
    715 posts
    Limerick, Maine
    tsp, bleach, and a brush

    DO NOT use the power washer on the shakes, you'll push water underneath them!
    sinnian, Jun 4, 2008
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  3. mkmh New Member

    joined: Jul 15, 2007
    407 posts
    Southern, Maine
    Excellent, thanks..I will give that a shot
    mkmh, Jun 4, 2008
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  4. billb3 Minister of Fire

    joined: Dec 14, 2007
    3,061 posts
    SE Mass
    Even if you are rinsing with just normal house pressure with a hose, try to aim down. Climb up on a step ladder if need be.
    billb3, Jun 4, 2008
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