How to Clean and Maintain Your Cladding After a Professional Clean
At Harry’s Cleaning, we specialize in all aspects of exterior cleaning, from window cleaning in Uckfield to cladding cleaning and weatherboard cleaning. One of the most satisfying transformations we deliver is freshly cleaned cladding—but keeping it looking that way does take a little upkeep.
Cladding is low maintenance, not no maintenance, and if you’re confident with the tools, you can even clean it yourself between professional visits. Here’s our step-by-step guide to keeping your cladding looking its best all year round.
Step-by-Step: How to Clean and Maintain Your Cladding
1. Know when to DIY and when to call the pros
While we always recommend a professional clean for the best results—especially if your cladding is stained, tall, or difficult to reach—light dirt or algae can often be handled with a simple DIY cladding clean.
2. Choose the right day
Avoid hot, sunny days. Instead, aim for a cool, overcast day with no rain forecast. Direct sunlight can cause streaking or make the cleaning solution dry too fast.
3. Use a trusted product
We recommend Wet & Forget Rapid, a reliable and gentle solution that’s ideal for weatherboard cleaning and most types of cladding. It plugs straight into your garden hose using its Hozelock-style connector—no mixing or mess.
4. Perform a test patch
Before applying the product to the entire surface, it’s important to test it on a small, inconspicuous area of your cladding. This ensures compatibility and helps you observe any unexpected reactions. Wet & Forget advises:
“Always test on a small area first to ensure compatibility with your surface.”
5. Start at the top and work down
Spray evenly from top to bottom to ensure full coverage and to prevent runs or streaks. Take care around windows and doors.
6. Rinse your windows with clean tap water
While the product is safe, tap water left to dry on windows can cause mineral marks. Rinse the glass down after spraying your cladding.
Pro tip:
Time your application a few days before your next window clean. We’ll remove any leftover marks or deposits using our hot pure water system, leaving your glass spotless.
7. Reapply every 6–12 months
Depending on the position of your property (shade, nearby trees, exposure to weather), a quick spray once or twice a year will keep green growth at bay and your cladding looking great.
Your Local Exterior Cleaning Experts in Uckfield
Whether it’s a one-off cladding clean, routine weatherboard cleaning, or regular window cleaning in Uckfield, we’re here to help. You’ll always get the best results with a professional service—and we’re fully equipped to tackle any property.
Harry is here to help—for all your exterior cleaning needs.
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