Stucco cleaning

[Music to my Ears]

Apparently my BBQ flashed up recently and left this nice soot pattern on the stucco. I’m assuming this won’t be cleanable and I’ll have to paint. But I thought I’d ask if anyone has had this happen, and is there a cleanable solution?

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[Waterjunky]

I would start with simple green and a stiff scrub brush. The real issue is there is as much grease as smoke in that stain. Paint will be challenging to get to stay if you don't degrease it first.

 

[Bigbore500r]

I can tell you pressure washing wont get it off, maybe with some 100% strength simple-green soaked in it would put a dent in it. I'd plan on de-greasing and fresh paint

 

[HBCraig]

Okay, here's the deal.
With all your money, just paint it. Ballers like you dont need to cut corners.

 

[TCHB]

I cleaned mine with simple green and then painted the wall. Not that hard.

 

[Music to my Ears]

Sounds like a good plan. I’m coming out this week and will try and tackle this. Thanks for the suggestions everyone!


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[Music to my Ears]

Okay, here's the deal.
With all your money, just paint it. Ballers like you dont need to cut corners.

You are hilarious Craig!![emoji1787]


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[Burnin Daylight]

Try stucco fog coat, if your stucco brand is LaHabra.

 

[rvrrun]

Instead of Simple Green, try an automotive degreaser like Castrol Super Clean. I use it to clean our grill and it does a great job.

 

[Wheeler]

I'd try comet and a stiff scrub brush. I would avoid paint at all cost if the stucco has never been painted. Keep the water hose at hand wash it down as you clean.

Grab your wife's tooth brush and give it a try on a small area.

 

[HB2Havasu]

I continually would soak it with a 50/50 mix of Zep Degreaser & Tide Detergent for approx 1 hour then hit it with the pressure washer.
If that doesn't get it off your F-ed!

 

[Runs2rch]

Easy off. Let it sit 5 min, hose off and should be good. If not repeat.

 

[Sunset]

Apparently my BBQ flashed up recently and left this nice soot pattern on the stucco. I’m assuming this won’t be cleanable and I’ll have to paint. But I thought I’d ask if anyone has had this happen, and is there a cleanable solution?
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[TITTIES AND BEER]

I can tell you pressure washing wont get it off, maybe with some 100% strength simple-green soaked in it would put a dent in it. I'd plan on de-greasing and fresh paint

This and maybe put up a stainless steel grease shield up

 

[Keymyster]

I cleaned mine with simple green and then painted the wall. Not that hard.

X2

 

[Bigbore500r]

Easy off. Let it sit 5 min, hose off and should be good. If not repeat.

Easy off removes paint though, if his stucco is painted i'd imagine it wont be for long!

 

[Runs2rch]

Easy off removes paint though, if his stucco is painted i'd imagine it wont be for long!

That's why I would leave it on just for a few min. Just enough to eat the grease/grime.

 

[JUSTWANNARACE]

GOJO hand cleaner with pumice, a light scrubbing then rinse..

 

[plasticman]

Looks like a dead RAT on the concrete in front of the door!!

 

[JB in so cal]

Don't say anything even close to a dead rat, mouse or other rodents....

His checks come from a live one....

 

[Music to my Ears]

Looks like a dead RAT on the concrete in front of the door!!

Good eye, I didn't see that! My cleaning lady sent me this picture this morning.

 

[Music to my Ears]

Don't say anything even close to a dead rat, mouse or other rodents....

His checks come from a live one....

Well said and so true. Maybe I better delete this photo!

 

[Music to my Ears]

Well it looks like a lot of great suggestions, thanks! I'll keep you posted as to what works, or not.

 

[DB / HAV]

If Hometown Buffet was still open you could spray that soup stuff on the wall? I hear that stuff will clean anything out!

I would try a good oven & grill cleaner or a graffiti remover. Try an aerosol that foams so it sticks to the surface. Scrub with a soft to medium brush and hose off. Might need to spray a little where that rat bought the farm?

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

Well it looks like a lot of great suggestions, thanks! I'll keep you posted as to what works, or not.

Knock down the house and rebuild.

 

[Shrub Lurker]

I continually would soak it with a 50/50 mix of Zep Degreaser & Tide Detergent for approx 1 hour then hit it with the pressure washer.
If that doesn't get it off your F-ed!

"Tide gets out the dirt kids get into"

 

[DLC]

Make sure you keep you concrete patio wet as you work the stain on the wall, maybe use 2 hoses or a splitter, if the concrete dries out you then could be washing the new stain off the concrete.

Try dawn dish soap with a scrub brush, it cuts grease. Keep water on the stucco below the stain also. If it hasent been painted use a fog coat for touch up.

 

[JDub24]

Or just say F-it and move on with life. If you are going to keep your BBQ there then don’t waist your time, it will happen over time anyway.

If you can move your BBQ away from the stuccoed patio out in the ole air I would suggest that first. If that’s an option then try the other suggestions posted here.

Apparently my BBQ flashed up recently and left this nice soot pattern on the stucco. I’m assuming this won’t be cleanable and I’ll have to paint. But I thought I’d ask if anyone has had this happen, and is there a cleanable solution?
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[FreeBird236]

Just a FYI, there are two kinds of Easy-Off, the blue can and the yellow can. The blue works good for removing paint from cars or gelcoat, but the yellow is very strong and should be used with care.

 

[Music to my Ears]

Or just say F-it and move on with life. If you are going to keep your BBQ there then don’t waist your time, it will happen over time anyway.

If you can move your BBQ away from the stuccoed patio out in the ole air I would suggest that first. If that’s an option then try the other suggestions posted here.

I'm definitely going to move the BBQ to a different location. It's kinda funny, it's been in that same location for years and never an issue. Oh well, live and learn......

 

[Music to my Ears]

Looks like a dead RAT on the concrete in front of the door!!

It turns out that was a small palm leave. Sure looked like a rat though!

 

[mjc]

I think a nice piece of wall art would look good there and hide it.

 

[Music to my Ears]

I think a nice piece of wall art would look good there and hide it.

That’s probably the best plan!

 

[DB / HAV]

Or

That’s probably the best plan!

a very large rdp sticker

 

[AZagpilot]

When I had rentals I always used TSP to remove cooking grease and nicotine buildup from previous tenants. Paint would just “bead up” otherwise. Learned it from a professional painter friend