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Cleaning Your Deck
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Cleaning Your Deck
The Basics:
Even brand new wood can quickly become gray and dirty from exposure to sun, dirt and rain. A quick
remedy to restore the wood’s natural color is to use Flood Dekswood® Deck Cleaner and Brightener. Unlike bleach, which can harm the wood, the detergents in Dekswood remove surface and ground-in dirt while the ingredients work gently with the wood fibers to remove the gray and revive the wood’s natural beauty. Dekswood also removes unsightly nail head stains which can detract from your deck’s overall appearance.
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Doing The Job:
- Make sure the deck is free from any loose debris.
- Wet down the surface with a garden hose.
- Mix one gallon of the cleaner with four gallons of water. For extremely dirty wood, add less water.
- Apply the cleaning solution thoroughly using a stiff bristle brush or a roller. If you are hand-brushing your deck, remember to wear latex gloves. Do not allow the deck to dry during the cleaning process.
- Allow the cleaning solution to work for 20-30 minutes.
- Rinse off the remaining cleaning solution thoroughly with clean water and allow wood to dry at least two days.
- Clean tools with soap and water.
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Used with permission of the Flood Company
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