DIY Maintenance For Your Vinyl Fence

Anything low maintenance is a good thing. Especially when it comes to your fencing. You have better things to be doing with your time than fixing, repairing, and re-painting. This is why low maintenance fencing has become such a popular choice for homeowners - particularly vinyl fencing. With barely any upkeep and the durable fencing that you need, why would you choose anything else?
Vinyl fencing is different than many other common fencing materials, like wood. While weather conditions can cause a number of problems for wooden fences, like wood rot, splintered wood, as well as peeling and flaking paint, vinyl fences simply do not have these issues. This is because vinyl material is strong and durable. Vinyl fencing also lasts far longer than any other fencing material available - and it is super low maintenance. If you've had to repair, re-paint, or re-stain your wooden fence in the last little while, you might be ready for a fencing material that is a little less...fussy. If you're looking to increase your property value and add to the overall aesthetic of your home, install a vinyl fence. You can certainly handle the upkeep!
Keep in mind that low maintenance doesn't mean no maintenance. There are in fact a couple of things that you may need to do to keep your vinyl fencing looking great. However, when it comes to handling the maintenance of your vinyl fence, you can do it all yourself. That's right - all it takes to keep your vinyl fence looking picture perfect is some easy DIY maintenance. Don't worry - it won't take much work and it doesn't need to be done frequently. So, what DIY maintenance does your vinyl fence need?
Before you start sweating it, you won't have to worry about replacing sections of fencing or anything like that. The only maintenance your vinyl fence needs is a quick clean. You can keep your fence looking shiny and new by washing it twice a year, or whenever you feel it is necessary. It may be less often, depending on the area that you live in. Every so often, take a look at your fencing to see if there are any stains. This will be your indicator of when to clean. In order to clean your vinyl fence, you will need: a garden hose, soapy water, a rag, a scrub brush, and a tiny bit of elbow grease!
Let's get started. So, you may have noticed that your vinyl fence has a little bit of staining from mud or grass. No problem! The first thing you need to do is grab your garden hose and use it to spray down your vinyl fencing. The water pressure alone will usually do the trick to remove any of the staining. If there are certain sections that have heavier staining, you may need to clean it a little more thoroughly. Simply take a nonabrasive scrub brush, some soapy water, and a rag. Dip the scrub brush into the soapy water and scrub any area with staining until the stain is completely removed. From there, use the rag to wipe off any soapy water or residue. Keep in mind that you should only use soapy water to clean the fencing. You don't want to use strong chemicals or bleach on your fencing as it may stain or weaken the fencing. That's it! Your vinyl fencing looks new again. It is that easy to make your fence sparkling clean.
DIY maintenance for your vinyl fence is super quick and easy to do. Since there is so little maintenance required to keep a vinyl fence looking great, many homeowners are installing this type of fencing on their property. It is low maintenance, durable, and aesthetically pleasing. What are you waiting for?
Yaniv Kalderon knows all about DIY maintenance for your vinyl fence. He works at Vinyl Picket Fences, which has installed Vinyl Fences all over Toronto and the GTA for over fifteen years. He brings his experience and knowledge of the industry to each and every client.