Restore-A-Deck Cleaner Only

Quoting Lori Mac:

I used a kit prior to staining with Armstrong Clark in 2015. I started using the cleaner since its very dirty and it almost seems as if its pulling the stain! Is this possible? I also saw a reply to a question on here, for yearly cleaning that only 2-3 oz. of product should be used to 1 gallon of water. I wish that was on the label what I used may have been too strong.

It is normal to have to reapply every two to 3 years so when you use the kit at full strength after two years, it will do a full prep for replication. That is the purpose of the kit. Prep for reapplying.

Quoting Mike Theisen:

I just had a stamped concrete patio installed. Will either the cleaner or the brightener affect the seal on the concrete?

No.

Quoting George Toth:

I have (2) Restore-A-Deck kits from last year that when opened are a solid chunk (not powder) - are they still good? Will they dissolve in water if I cut them out of the containers?

Yes, they should dissolve. Moisture must have gotten in there somehow. Typically only the top will harden if that happens.

Quoting Guidrysh:

Is it comparable to clorox ? Will I need a pressue washer ? I live in South Louisiana.
Looking forward to response

Clorox is bleach. Our products are not bleach based and much safer and more effective for prepping exterior wood. Yes, you either need to pressure wash after applying the Step 1 Cleaner or scrub and rinse.

Quoting Rob Bennett:

I would like to use the cleaner as a house wash prior to repainting. I want to know if I can use it through the injector of my pressure washer. Also if I need to do anything to prevent damage to my Brazilian redwood deck that has already been stained for the year.

Sorry, but this product will not work when injected. Try to keep off the stained deck if possible as it may "clean" it in spots, making the finish uneven.

Quoting Ken Kapps:

What is the main ingredient of your Restore A Deck Cleaner and your Restore A Deck Stripper? I have a deck/landing made of Pau Lope. During the past 15 years I've cleaned it with various products, none to my satisfaction. I would like to get it really clean before I apply yet another application of Penofin.

You should use the the Stripper not the Cleaner. Penofin turns darker in color and needs to be removed fully to restore the wood color.

Quoting jdodger:

I live in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. I stripped, and brightened my deck two years ago using Restore -A-Deck kits.. Then I applied TWP 100 in the Cedartone color. The deck still looks good, but before another winter, I would like to reapply a coat of TWP 100. Do I need to use Restore=A -Deck cleaner before I ereapply the TWP 100? Should I also use the brightener?

Just use the cleaner and lightly wash and reapply.

Quoting Patrick Wilson:

I have an enclosed screen porch with rough sawn pine siding. About five years ago I applied a semi transparent stain sealer in a honey gold color. It has greyed on the areas closest to the screens. I want to clean it up but I am concerned about cleaners and other products being too aggressive and having the wood fibers of the sawn texture peeling off and or darkening the color. What would be the best process?

Cleaners do not peel off wood fibers but you will remove oxidized wood cells. This is normal when cleaning. Best to clean and brighten for the prep.

Quoting Jack Anderson:

I am about to re-stain my deck. The dimensions are 33x17. It is a rather old deck, at least 20 years old. How much and what products do you think I should use to clean it before staining? I have some mildew and weathered look to it. Thank you.z44

If not stain on the wood then no need to strip. Use the Restore A Deck Kits for this. Apply the Step 1 and pressure wash off. Apply the Step 2 after to neutralize.

Quoting Linda:

Hi,
I'm about to re-stain a deck but I need to strip the old stain first. Do I have to use the cleaner first, then the stripper, and finally the brightner? Or should it be done in a different order? Also, can I do each step on separate days or it has to be done all in one day? Thank you

No need for the cleaner when using the stripper. Apply the brightener the same day, right after the stripping is done.

Quoting Diane Thompson:

Yesterday I was in the process of cleaning my deck (1 year old, never been stained), we were about 75% done when the weather unexpectedly opened up. I did not have time to apply the brightener and today I have a lot of fuzzies. If I re-clean the deck in three days then apply the brightener would that solve that problem or will we need to sand the entire deck (25x30)?

This can happen when removing a heavy layer of oxidized wood cells from a deck that has never been stained. Proceed with the cleaning and brightening. If you still have fuzzies then you can rent a floor buffer and remove then excess raised wood fibers with a sanding pad.

Quoting Bob Ryan:

The redwood deck is 20 years old. It was sanded and refinished two years ago. It is exposed to direct sun and has some areas of wear( weathered grey looking). What do you recommend for hand cleaning and if practical refinishing?

Prep first with the Restore A deck Kits. this will have both the cleaner and the brightener to restore the wood. Stain with Armstrong Clark or TWP/

Quoting Jacob:

I am in the process of installing new cedar deck boards. What process and timeline do you recommend for cleaning and sealing/staining the new wood?

This varies based on the stain you will be using. Do you happen to know which stain you will be using?

Quoting Stacy:

I have a 10 year old deck that has some wear and had significant mildew/grime buildup. We applied Defy epoxy uv sealer 9 years ago. We have replaced damaged boards, power washed it clean and plan on sanding. 1) is the cleaner and brightener step needed. 2) if yes, would you sand before or after the cleaning step?
Thanks

Sand first then apply the cleaner and brightener to finish the prep after. It will help the new stain penetrate better.

Quoting cliff barrow:

I have a deck built out of ironwood (ipe).it has small circular oxidation stains from metal deck furniture. Will your product remove them?

That is rust. The brightener may help remove this but it depends on how deep into the grain it is.

Quoting jesseflint:

Once cleaner is mixed how long is it good for ?

1-2 hours at most.

where I can buy other than online store?

Quoting Mike Nguyen:

How often do you recommend cleaning the deck with restore-a-deck cleaner? Do you only use this when you plan to restain? Or can you do this on a yearly basis to get rid of mold and mildew?

You can use at full strenght to prep for restaining. For general cleaning you should dilute product down to 2-3 oz per gallon of water.

I purchased the Restore-A-Deck cleaner and brightener kit to use on a 14 yr old deck that had never been treated and the results were amazing. I highly recommend this to anyone.

Quoting mimi:

can i use hose end sprayer to spray this to my old fence, what mixing and concentration can i use

No you cannot apply it with a hose end sprayer.

can i use it to clean fence before staining?

Will this work on Pau Lope, a Brazilian hardwood?

Thanks. Rain held off and I managed to apply a liberal coat of Woodrich TimberOil. TO requires 4-8 hours drying time and even allows for light rain within 30 minutes. The deck dried for 6 hours in the sun before the skies opened up but from what I can see it looks fine.

Just completed cleaning and brightening my deck using the RAD kit. Now the weather forecast has changed and rain is on the way so now I have to hold off staining. Do I have to clean the deck again or is it okay to proceed with applying stain once everything is dry?

Does does my cedar deck need to be wet before applying RAD cleaner or just spray it on to the dry boards?

My contractor will be completing the construction of our new red cedar deck. I was going to stain it but read online that even new cedar decks should be cleaned first. Is that really necessary? If so, what products of yours do you recommend? Can I just get by with the cleaner and then my stain?

Ready to stain my deck. It's been about 5 years since that has been done. It has been power washed in the interim. Should a cleaning and brightening be done prior to re-staining? Slight mildew has built up in certain areas.

Do you need to wait any period of time after applying the RAD stain stripper before applying hte brightner? Or can you do it the same day one after the other.

Hello,

I have a 3 year old deck that was re-stained/seal ed last year. Now there is some black mold in spots. The stain itself is in good condition and I do not want to strip it. I only want to remove the mold and then re-seal it. My question is....after I use your cleaner, do I just wait a few days and then seal it? Since I'm not stripping away the stain, do I also need to use the brightner? And..your cleaner won't strip the stain color, right?

THanks for your help!

I am planning to strip, brighten and re-stain a cedar deck. The exterior siding above the deck is also cedar.

1) Would the cleaner/brighte ner products also be recommended for rough sawn cedar siding?

2) If I were to clean/brighten and restain the siding later this year, is there a possibility that either the cleaner or brightener would have any effect on the stain on the recently re-finished deck below (from the product(s) dripping down on the deck)

Thanks

Hi. I have a partially stained deck (literally only portions of a few boards, balusters, and rails on a 500 sq ft deck). Can I use the stripper only on the stained areas, and then use the cleaner everywhere else, and then proceed to using the brightener everywhere with good, even results? Or will the cleaner take care of it? It is pressure treated wood that, other than the few areas of stain, is stain free. The stain (Sherwin-Willia ms DeckScapes Exterior Waterborne Semi-Transparen t Deck Stain) was applied two summers ago. Please advise. Thank you!

-Dan (MI)

I see that cleaner can be used on concrete. Can the cleaner also be used on culture stone?

Thanks,

Mary

Hi
I would like to apply the cleaner and brightener with a pressure washer rather than a lawn and garden type sprayer. My washer as a low pressure nozzle for this type of application. Is this ok to do? and if yes can you recommend a concentration to mix the solutions too, since the pressure would dilute the solution further with the water supply.

Thanks
Dave