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In a large Hudson sprayer add: 3quarts Warm water, one quart bleach, 1/3 cup TSP, 3/4 cup tide.
Spray on the siding to remove dirt and mildew. Power wash. After letting the Cedar dry for a day or two I Use the product Sikkens. Stain in the color of choice. Then two coats of Sikkens Cetol 23 plus. It's a clear top coating that lasts up to seven years. After seven years all that's needed is a light power wash and one top coat of the Cetol and your good for another seven years. The Sikkens is pricey and can be hard to find in California. I go to Reno to get it.