Cleaning Your Deck

1. Before using the deck cleaner, sweep away all loose debris.
2. Wet the surface and any surrounding plants and shrubs with a garden hose. Mix the appropriate amount of cleaner with water. If the wood is extremely dirty, use less water, especially for decks that haven't been cleaned in the last couple of years or more.
3. Apply the cleaner with a roller, sprayer or stiff bristle brush (acid wash brush). (Use a long handle with the brush to save your back.) Tough areas will definitely need to be scrubbed thoroughly with a brush. If you are hand brushing, remember to wear gloves.
4. For the cleaner to work its best, keep the deck wet while applying it. Allow the appropriate time lapse for the cleaner to work (about 20 minutes; longer for extreme dirt). This gives the detergents time to remove the ground-in dirt and brighten the wood.
5. After you allow the cleaner to do its work, rinse with a garden hose.

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