John.Harper 14 Report post Posted March 5, 2013 I'm bidding a job for a stucco housewash and the shutters are bleeding onto the stucco causing a red stain. Has anyone ever cleaned this without pressure? I dont want to step into this until i know what im getting into. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Guy B 70 Report post Posted March 5, 2013 This is usually caused by the shutters being oxidized. The loose pigment is bleeding onto the stucco. We have cleaned this many times on vinyl homes but never a stucco homes. Why are 1st floor shutters a different color than 2nd floor? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Beth n Rod 1,279 Report post Posted March 5, 2013 Hmmmmm..... Beth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 James 624 Report post Posted March 5, 2013 Those are bad . Tell them to replace the shutters.. Check to make sure it's not drivit. That type of stain is tricky depending on the surface. Go with a bag of tricks to sample removal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Mathew Johnson 123 Report post Posted March 5, 2013 Actually I have ran across this before. Believe or not, the red cleaned off the siding very easily. Do a test area, it should clean pretty easy. Let the homeowner know that he will need to paint or replace the shutters. Prewet the stucco, use standard housewash mix. Feel free to call me with questions 607 435 5539 cell Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Adrian 155 Report post Posted March 5, 2013 (edited) Why are 1st floor shutters a different color than 2nd floor? The Sun, and the angle it falls on the house ????????????? Chances are it will bleed after the cleaning too. Like Matt said as well. The EIFS is just grabbing the run off. Fatten up the mix if need be. It'll come off. Edited March 5, 2013 by Adrian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 John.Harper 14 Report post Posted March 5, 2013 should i throw some sodium hydroxide in the mix along with my bleach ... its definently stucco i seem to have trouble with stucco sometimes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Chazz 14 Report post Posted April 3, 2013 Hey John, please let me know the outcome. I am Facing the very same thing if i get the job Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Chemical Doctor 15 Report post Posted April 3, 2013 (edited) Actually I have ran across this before. Believe or not, the red cleaned off the siding very easily. Do a test area, it should clean pretty easy. Let the homeowner know that he will need to paint or replace the shutters. Prewet the stucco, use standard housewash mix. Feel free to call me with questions 607 435 5539 cell If needed you can subsitute your housewash soap with Gutter Shock in the mix. Edited April 3, 2013 by Chemical Doctor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 810F250 14 Report post Posted April 3, 2013 One things for sure, those shutters are going to hemorrhage red on everything below. Rinse, rinse and rinse Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Cyclone 25 Report post Posted April 3, 2013 [ATTACH=CONFIG]19772[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]19773[/ATTACH]I'm bidding a job for a stucco housewash and the shutters are bleeding onto the stucco causing a red stain. Has anyone ever cleaned this without pressure? I dont want to step into this until i know what im getting into. I've had success with potassium hydroxide on shutter bleeding..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 EastCoastPW 14 Report post Posted April 11, 2013 They should probably replace those shutters b/c it wont be long before that red starts to run again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Danny13 17 Report post Posted April 12, 2013 They should probably replace those shutters b/c it wont be long before that red starts to run again. I agree replace the shutters.It looks like they painted them with some funky paint. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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