INFINITY CLEANING & CARE GUIDE www.FortressDeck.
INFINITY CLEANING & CARE GUIDE Fortress Deck products are truly designed for easy living. That’s why, unlike natural wood, Fortress Infinity co-extruded composite decking is ultra-low maintenance, easy to care for and requires no costly staining, sealing or varnishing, all while preserving the environment.
INFINITY CLEANING & CARE GUIDE ● When using soaps, follow the manufacturer’s instructions and test in an inconspicuous area or on an off-cut to make sure the cleaner does not harm the deck surface. ● The use of cleaning products that contain bleach or acid are not recommended. ● Certain ingredients in products such as insect repellent and sunblock contain chemicals that could cause a reaction and harm your deck’s surface. Please take care to ensure you keep these products away from your deck.
INFINITY CLEANING & CARE GUIDE ● Use a mat underneath your barbecue/grill area to help protect your deck from grease marks and stains. ● Direct downward gutters away from your deck. ● Position dryer vents away from your deck. ● Soil beneath your deck should be porous to eliminate standing water. ● Never use metal spades or tools with sharp edges on the surface of your deck. ● It’s best practise on any flooring surface to pick up objects when moving them rather than dragging them along.
INFINITY CLEANING & CARE GUIDE CLEANING RECOMMENDATIONS PROBLEM FORTRESS SOLUTION Allow ice to melt then wipe away. Ice removal Calcium chloride or rock salt work well in melting ice. A buildup of calcium chloride or rock salt may occur leaving a white residue. This can be easily removed with warm soapy water and a soft non-metal brush or hard bristled broom. Never use metal objects, such as a metal shovel to remove ice or snow from boards.
INFINITY CLEANING & CARE GUIDE Use a good test kit to measure the chemical levels of pH, Total Alkalinity and Calcium Hardness on a weekly basis. Below is a list of best practice ranges: pH = 7.4 - 7.