How to Get Brown Wood Stain Off of White Siding
- 1). Mark each brown wood stain spot on the siding with a piece of colored tape.
- 2). Fill a bucket with hot water and enough mild detergent, commercial siding cleaner or siding stain remover to make the water soapy and put on a pair of gloves.
- 3). Remove the tape from the first spot---starting from the bottom of your siding and working your way up---and wash around and across the area with the hot, soapy water using a sponge or lint-free microfiber cloth to remove away loose dirt and debris and begin the process of breaking down the stain.
- 4). Scrub the spot gently using a side-to-side or circular motion with a nonabrasive scrubbing pad or soft-bristled nylon brush. If the scrubbing action doesn't remove the stain, dampen a melamine resin foam eraser and, using light pressure, rub at the area gently side-to-side.
- 5). Rinse the area with water from a hose. If some of the stain remains, dry the spot thoroughly with a soft, clean microfiber cloth and blot a solvent such as acetone or acetone-based nail polish or rubbing alcohol or mild acid such as undiluted white vinegar onto the stain with a cloth until the wood stain transfers to the cloth. If necessary, scrape the stain away carefully from the siding with the sharp edge of a razor blade scraper.
- 6). Wipe the spot and surrounding siding with a soapy sponge or microfiber cloth and rinse.
- 7). Repeat with the rest of the brown wood stain spots. If necessary, use a ladder to reach hard-to-reach areas.
- 8). Spray the siding thoroughly from the top to the bottom with your hose when finished.
- 9). Toss any sponges, cloths or scrubbing pads that you used to remove the wood stain into a water-filled, metal bucket that has a seal-style lid as most wood stains contain chemicals that can flash or automatically ignite. Seal the bucket and contact your local refuse authority for information on local disposal options.