Remove Marks And Stains From Your Fence With The Help A Popular Cleaning Staple

Vinyl fences are beautiful to look at and come with some real pros, especially when they are clean or in new condition. Crisp and shiny, they look like something out of a magazine, until time has its way with them and renders them dirty, scuffed, stained, and downright lackluster. If your vinyl fence is a little worse for wear these days, don't despair — there's a simple way to revive its appearance to the original gleaming condition. Best of all, it's affordable and doesn't require the use of chemicals or heavy equipment.

Magic Erasers have become a cleaning staple in many homes, offering effortless lifting of stains and grime with a simple swipe of the spongy material. Crafted from melamine, Magic Erasers are renowned for being able to clean many things, from soap scum in bathtubs to crayon marks on walls. They do this by using super-fine abrasion to lift stains of all kinds, which is why they will be your new best friend when it comes to tackling grimy vinyl fencing. If you're encountering the common buildup of outdoor residue, such as algae, pollen dust, mud, purchasing a pack of Magic Erasers and getting to work wiping away stains will deliver some surprising results; all you have to do is make sure to take the right approach.

To get started, grab a Magic Eraser and a bucket of water. Immerse the sponge in the water and squeeze out excess liquid so you have a wet eraser to work with. Applying gentle pressure, work from top to bottom, wiping the fence's gross portions to reveal a shining clean surface underneath. You'll likely begin to see dirty water dribbling down the fence slats, so having a hose nearby to rinse the fence and keep track of progress is a good idea. Keep working until your fence has reached your standard of cleanliness. While you'll likely be surprised at how good this cleaning hack works, it isn't a miracle worker. Badly stained fence slats may be beyond the help of a Magic Eraser. 

In order to get the best results from your cleaning session, you'll want to set yourself up for success. Take note of how dirty your fence is and stock yourself accordingly. Magic Erasers can handle a good deal of scrubbing, but the truth is they have the tendency to break down, so purchasing a multi-pack can prevent a surprise run to the store for more. Depending on the height of your fence, you may also need to arm yourself with a step-stool or low ladder to reach higher points. Also, while this cleaning hack is far less labor intensive than some methods, you will still want to time your cleaning session wisely. Avoid working during the peak heat of the day and be sure to use sun protection so you don't overheat or get sunburnt. However, before beginning your project, you should be aware of the untold truth of Magic Erasers.