Getting ready for the outdoor entertaining season means picking up after Old Man Winter. He can be rather untidy, so here’s how to get your treated lumber or composite lumber decking and railings back into mid-season form.
First, you’ll want to take some soapy water to all of that accumulated dirt and chalking. Start at the top surfaces and work down. If you’re using a power washer, use the low setting (high-powered blasting usually drives dirt deeper into the surface). Then go back over the surfaces with a good, general purpose deck cleaner making sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions. Use chemical spot removers sparingly on heavily soiled areas, and be sure to rinse them off quickly.
Different types of stains require different cleaners. For these and other essential facts, click through here for the whole story.
See how well Latitudes Capricorn® composite decking sheds stains with an enlightening mess test video.
Check out my other blog posts on deck care and cleaning:
- How to clean and maintain composite decking and railing
- Simple steps for cleaning a wood deck
- Preventing mold and mildew growth on composite decking
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