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DIRT AND DEBRIS
Keep your deck clean by sweeping to remove dirt and debris. Using
a leaf blower can be a very helpful quick clean once a week. If
necessary, mild soap and warm water can be used with a scrub brush
to gently remove stubborn spots.
WATER SPOTS
As with all products containing wood, tannin stains can occur.
MoistureShield products should be allowed to weather naturally for
about 12 weeks before these stains are addressed. Using a deck
brightener containing oxalic acid like Olympic
®
Deck Brightener or
Cabot
®
Problem Solver
®
Wood Brightener should remove these spots.
OIL AND GREASE STAINS
Household degreasing agents such as Dawn dishwashing detergent,
should be used to remove the oil or grease stain as soon as the stain
is noticed. Be sure to thoroughly rinse the detergent off the deck
with hot water. If the stain sits for more than a few hours, the most
effective method of removing it is with an oil stain remover such as
OSR or Pour-N-Restore
®
.
MOLD
Based on our testing, the most effective cleaner for quickly removing
mold stains is Olympic Premium Deck Cleaner. This is a bleach-
based cleaner and may temporarily lighten the surface appearance.
After cleaning, for long-lasting results, use Spray and Forget™ as an
inhibitor. Spray and Forget can also be used as a cleaner in situations
where instant results are not needed. This is a non-bleach cleaner
that will not lighten the deck.
PRESSURE WASHER
You can use a pressure washer to clean your deck. Always use a
fan-tip blade with no more than 1300 PSI, and do not apply closer
than 8-10" from the deck surface. Doing so may cause damage to the
surface of the deck.
SCRATCHES OR SURFACE ABRASIONS
Markings of this type on your deck should fade within 12-16 weeks of
installation. Using a deck wash containing hypochlorite (bleach) can
speed this process up after natural weathering has occurred.
CHALK LINES
We recommend using a blue or white chalk line when installing your
deck. DO NOT USE RED CHALK. Scrub the affected area with soap and
hot water to help remove the chalk. For stubborn stains, bleach can be
added to the cleaning solution to achieve the desired result.
RUST STAINS/STUBBORN SPOTS
Cleaners containing oxalic acid, commonly known as deck brighteners,
can be used to remove these stains. In order to achieve desired
results, the cleaner may need to sit on the stain for up to 15 minutes
prior to rinsing.
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®
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