Removing Ivy Roots From Siding

Don t use a pressure washer on vinyl siding.

Removing ivy roots from siding.

Spray a small area of the surface with the bleach water and dish detergent solution. Scrub vigorously with a hard bristled scrub brush to remove the ivy residue. Detach as many whole roots as possible. Scrape the wall immediately to get rid of any remaining ivy debris.

Materials and tools for getting rid of ivy roots gardening gloves that fit well and have good grip support and protection for your hands brush cutters of some kind to help you cut through the stems of the ivy plant gardening shears to cut back the vines that trail down from higher elevations. Don t get the vinegar on other plants or grass because it will kill them as well. Paint the exposed cuttings of the stem with herbicide. Take a small scrub brush and remove any left over bits and pieces from the siding.

Put work gloves on. 4 sand the siding with orbital sander to remove stubborn ivy stains and residue. With a bucket of warm water gently wipe down the brown residue left over from the plant. Watch the ground around the home for signs of new ivy vines emerging.

Step 2 examine the wall for remaining root fragments and fuzzy tendrils. Don t leave the dead suckers on the siding for more than two or three weeks. You will see the suckers that anchored the ivy to the wall. 2 when necessary cut stubborn ivy from house with hand pruner.

Gently remove the suckers from the siding with your hands. Move up the stem of the ivy plant approximately 3 feet and remove another 2 inch section of the plant. Pressure washing is appropriate only for wood siding when you don t care whether any paint or stain comes off. Wipe clean with a soft cloth to ensure you have removed all of the ivy suckers.

Use a stiffer wire brush or even a paint scraper to remove ivy suckers from wood siding. Pull off any small pieces of ivy that remain on the wall. Remove the roots from the siding with a metal scraper. Scrape whole ivy roots gently off the wall using a plastic scraper.

Pour straight vinegar on the ivy roots they will die in days be sure to haul away all the leafs and branches because those will actually replant and grow that stuff is crazy if you see more coming back elsewhere then give it a shot. Of course smooth brick or siding is going to be much easier to clean than textured brick or stone.