Comments on: How to Wash your Deck http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-your-deck/ Wed, 23 May 2012 00:36:49 +0000 hourly 1 By: Steve http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-your-deck/#comment-42682 Steve Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:32:45 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/?p=851#comment-42682 Unfortunately, if you have spilled concrete on a painted surface, anything you do that will take the concrete off the deck is going to take the paint off with it. The paint will adhere to the concrete better then the wood, so unfortunately you have no choice but to repaint. Most paint shops can do color matching these days, so if you can get them a larger chip of paint color, they can usually do a pretty good job at matching the color. Honestly, if the paint job is older, even paint from the exact can that was originally used probably wont give you an exact match because the finish of the paint will look a shade off due to weathering, etc. If you really want to make it look sharp, you should probably consider repainting the whole deck. It will look better, plus you can choose the color and finish that best suits your style. Unfortunately, if you have spilled concrete on a painted surface, anything you do that will take the concrete off the deck is going to take the paint off with it. The paint will adhere to the concrete better then the wood, so unfortunately you have no choice but to repaint. Most paint shops can do color matching these days, so if you can get them a larger chip of paint color, they can usually do a pretty good job at matching the color. Honestly, if the paint job is older, even paint from the exact can that was originally used probably wont give you an exact match because the finish of the paint will look a shade off due to weathering, etc. If you really want to make it look sharp, you should probably consider repainting the whole deck. It will look better, plus you can choose the color and finish that best suits your style.

]]> By: Steve http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-your-deck/#comment-42681 Steve Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:26:38 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/?p=851#comment-42681 A pressure washer works great at taking the algae off the deck, treated or untreated. I spent about $300 on mine, which seems like a big investment, but I use it for the deck, the house, sidewalks, you would be surprised what you can find to clean once you have one. I don't use any chemicals or scrubbing myself, just the power of the water will take most of the greenish gray buildup. For stains from the BBQ etc. you may need to use a little cleaner. I use a little household degreaser on the BBQ stains for a few minutes before I pressure wash and it works fairly well. I will also mention, I do wash my deck with this method every spring, but it looks great. A pressure washer works great at taking the algae off the deck, treated or untreated. I spent about $300 on mine, which seems like a big investment, but I use it for the deck, the house, sidewalks, you would be surprised what you can find to clean once you have one. I don’t use any chemicals or scrubbing myself, just the power of the water will take most of the greenish gray buildup. For stains from the BBQ etc. you may need to use a little cleaner. I use a little household degreaser on the BBQ stains for a few minutes before I pressure wash and it works fairly well. I will also mention, I do wash my deck with this method every spring, but it looks great.

]]> By: Neil http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-your-deck/#comment-7479 Neil Mon, 01 Dec 2008 13:51:46 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/?p=851#comment-7479 The absolute best way to clean weather beaten wood is with pool chlorine. Spray it on with a garden sprayer, let it soak in for 5 minutes and rinse it off. You will be amazed. Do not let the chlorine sit too long or it will start to lift the grain. This procedure only works with uncoated wood. The absolute best way to clean weather beaten wood is with pool chlorine. Spray it on with a garden sprayer, let it soak in for 5 minutes and rinse it off. You will be amazed. Do not let the chlorine sit too long or it will start to lift the grain.

This procedure only works with uncoated wood.

]]> By: Mr Opinion http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-your-deck/#comment-3362 Mr Opinion Mon, 25 Aug 2008 19:37:07 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/?p=851#comment-3362 I've had some issues in the psst with stained decks from BBQ grease and algae spots. Use the deck wash as normal but before you rinse, get down on your hands and knees with a green Scotch-Brite pad and scrub. Rinse and repeat as needed. If you've got a big deck or big stain, you'll be tired when you're done but it will be well worth it. I’ve had some issues in the psst with stained decks from BBQ grease and algae spots. Use the deck wash as normal but before you rinse, get down on your hands and knees with a green Scotch-Brite pad and scrub. Rinse and repeat as needed. If you’ve got a big deck or big stain, you’ll be tired when you’re done but it will be well worth it.

]]> By: James http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-your-deck/#comment-3216 James Sat, 23 Aug 2008 11:48:33 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/?p=851#comment-3216 Nothing is mentioned about that green algae that grows in spots on my deck. Is there an alternative to bleach? Nothing is mentioned about that green algae that grows in spots on my deck. Is there an alternative to bleach?

]]> By: Mitchy http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-your-deck/#comment-2526 Mitchy Sat, 26 Jul 2008 17:13:42 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/?p=851#comment-2526 Help - we just purchase a home where the previous owner splashed some concrete onto the exterior hardboard. Is there any way of removing this without sanding down the area and having to repaint (he doesn't know the paint chip number)? Help – we just purchase a home where the previous owner splashed some concrete onto the exterior hardboard.

Is there any way of removing this without sanding down the area and having to repaint (he doesn’t know the paint chip number)?

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