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05/16/2020
I used your cleaner, then brightener, then stained a 25 year old cedar deck 2 years ago. Worked great. I want to re-stain this spring. Do I need to use both the cleaner and the Brightener again or just the cleaner?
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#1 Rated Wood and Deck Cleaner that safely cleans and restores the natural beauty of exterior wood.Extremely cost-effective. When mixed, the cost is less than $6 a gallon.
Restore-A-Deck Wood Cleaner: The BEST Deck Cleaner
Restore-A-Deck Wood Cleaner is a powdered concentrate that is mixed with water. It safely cleans and restores the natural beauty of exterior wood commonly found on decks, stairs, and fences. This product also cleans weathered composite lumber, removing mold, mildew, and algae along with the silver-gray color that can develop over time. This product restores all wood surfaces back to their original appearance. Restore-A-Deck Wood Cleaner will not harm wood fibers, pets, grass, or most plants.
Restore-A-Deck Wood Cleaner has consistently been rated the best wood and deck stain cleaner year over year and is used by pros and homeowners alike.
The Restore A Deck system is a multistep deck cleaning system, and best results are achieved when using all 3 products. This product is Step 1 Cleaner of the Restore A Deck system.
When & Where to use Restore-A-Deck Wood Cleaner
Restore-A-Deck Wood Cleaner removes dirt, grime, mold and mildew stains, and weathered graying from horizontal and vertical wood surfaces. It is recommended for surface preparation prior to application or reapplication of wood stains. For best results use Restore-A-Deck Wood Stains.
ADVANTAGES
- #1 Rated Wood and Deck Stain Cleaner
- Designed specifically for all Exterior Wood and Composite Decking
- Prep new wood, weathered wood, and maintenance coats
- Powdered formula makes 5 liquid gallons when mixed
- Extremely cost-effective. When mixed, the cost is less than $6 a gallon.
- Eco-Safe formulas safe for DIY deck cleaning
- Removes stains from wood caused by mold and mildew
- Removes wood graying caused by UV rays
- Removes dirt and debris from decks, stairs, and fences
- Safe to use on all exterior wood surfaces, not just decks
Note: Restore-A-Deck Wood Cleaner will slightly darken the wood. Use Restore-A-Deck Wood Brightener to restore all wood to its original color and as a neutralizer to further brighten other wood species that have been cleaned with Restore-A-Deck Wood Cleaner.
Coverage: 750-1000 sq.feet per container.
Restore-a-Deck Step 1 is a wood cleaner and preps stains for reapplication of a stain. It is not a stain stripper or remover of old stains. Please see Restore-A-Deck Stripper if you are trying to remove a semi-transparent stain.
| Available Sizes: |
| 2 lb Container |
| Powder Concentrate: |
| 1 Container Makes 5 Gallons |
| Purpose: |
| Wood Deck Cleaner |
| Coverage Per Gallon: |
| 100-200 sq. ft Per Gallon |
| Application Tools: |
| Sprayer, Stiff Brush |
| Neutralize: Yes |
| RAD Step 2 |
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Sunday, 24 December 2017
#1 Rated Wood and Deck Cleaner that safely cleans and restores the natural beauty of exterior wood.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI bought the Chapin sprayer you used to sell to apply the cleaner and brightener. You guys recommended one of the color tips(yellow, red, blue) but I don't remember which it was. Should I use the fine, medium or coarse spray pattern for the cleaner and brightener?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyUse the yellow tip. Do not mix the powder directly in the sprayer. Do that in a separate bucket first and then transfer it over.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI have a new pressure treated deck that was built this January. There are two spots on the deck that seem to have gotten more pressure treatment than the rest as water gets repelled from them (see pic). Will the cleaner, stripper, or any other product you know of get these spots out?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyNo, that is deep into the wood and cannot be cleaned out.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyLast summer I used RAD stripper, wood brightener and semi transparent cedar stain and was very pleased with the way it turned out. This years I would like to apply another coat of RAD semi transparent cedar stain. Can I just use the RAD deck cleaner and then the stain?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyYes, correct.
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We will reply to your comment shortly@RAD Products
If I do not have five gallon sprayer, can I mix to the appropriate concentration ratio in 2.5 gallons and get the same results for the cleaner and brightener? instead of 32 oz of product, simply use 16oz?
Obviously having to remix the rest when the 2.5 gallon sprayer runs out?
My plan was to apply evenly via pump sprayer, but didn't want to buy another sprayer just for this.-
We will reply to your comment shortlyMost sprayers are 2-3 gallons so just mix 6-8 oz per gallon of water.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyIpe deck, last finished 3 years ago with Messmers (no pigment). Have cleaned it 5 times with the deck wash, alternating pressure washing and scrubbing with a broom brush. Last time just let it sit 20 minutes keeping it slightly damp, then rinsed. Any suggestions how to get to that stubborn grey?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyIf I do not have five gallon sprayer, can I mix to the appropriate concentration ratio in 2.5 gallons and get the same results for the cleaner and brightener? instead of 32 oz of product, simply use 16oz?
Obviously having to remix the rest when the 2.5 gallon sprayer runs out?
My plan was to apply evenly via pump sprayer, but didn't want to buy another sprayer just for this. -
We will reply to your comment shortlyUse the RAD Cleaner and then the brightener. Some residual gray will go away when stained.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyThanks. I was worried about the pressure-wash streaks showing through. I have not yet applied the brightener. I have some RAD cleaner left, perhaps for one more gallon. Should I re-wet, rinse, and then apply the brightener before it dries?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyYour pressure wash marks are permanent and cannot be fixed outside of power sanding.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI have a 9-10-year-old IPE deck/stairs that were never treated to my knowledge. It has weathered grey and has some mold/lichen on the wood. It seems that the cleaner and brightener should be sufficient as there are no other stains/finishes on the wood, would you agree? Do you find that a second application is usually necessary? Thanks
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We will reply to your comment shortlyYes the prep would be the cleaner and brightener. 1-2 coats depending on how porous the wood is.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyTrying to work around the weather to prep and stain my 4-month-old wood deck. If I clean and brighten today but I wait to stain (not your brand) because rain is expected tomorrow, will that in any way negate the effect of the clean/brighten treatment, or negatively affect the wood's ability to properly absorb the stain?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI ordered the RAD stripper and brightener kit for my huge front and back deck. Attempted to strip the front deck yesterday using the stripper and a pressure washer to remove...while I could tell it worked a little it mostly left a ton of slimy coating and didn't get the majority of this stubborn stain off (no idea what the previous owner used). The existing stain has been peeling and flaking badly in half the areas and then is stubbornly intact in others. At this point I am unsure how to proceed. Should I use a floor sander to remove? Or do I need to strip again to get more off? And do I then have to use a cleaner and brightener after stripping or is just the brightener sufficient? Thank you.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyThe stain you are removing (probably Behr) is a very thick acrylic water-based filming stain, almost like a solid stain. For these you need to use the two additives with the stripper, let dwell for up to an hours then pressure wash off: https://www.restore-a-deck.com/rad-stain-stripper-additives.html
Brightener after.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyHello, I applied cleaner and brightener after water pressure wash and still some pretty small parts of moss remain in the wood (see pictures). Do you think I am ready to paint? or should I sand? I guess that sand will be difficult due to the irregularities of the wood. Thank you for your advise.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyYou are supposed to apply the cleaner then pressure wash. Not apply cleaner after pressure washing. You may need to go over the wood again to get a deeper cleaning. Brightener after.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI put up a cedar fence 3 years ago and never stained it. The fence got pretty dark and grey so I just pressure washed it pretty heavily. It is pretty clean now but there are some dark spots still showing. Should I apply the cleaner and brightener as well or will I be good staining as is? Also what color is recommended for this application? Thanks
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We will reply to your comment shortlyThe cleaner and brightener would help do a better job on the prep.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyThanks. What color is recommended
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We will reply to your comment shortlyAny color you like would work: https://www.restore-a-deck.com/restore-a-deck-wood-stain/restore-a-deck-wood-stain-5-gallon/flypage.tpl.html
That is really a preference on your part.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyshould the deck be wet before applying the cleaner? I applied some to a dry deck and it didn't foam.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyDamp does help. It does not always foam as this depends on what you are cleaning and how dirty it is. Foaming is not an indicator of working or not.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyDo the RAD cleaner and brightener used cold water or hot water to mix? Is a strainer needed when filling the pump sprayer to keep any undissolved particles from stopping the sprayer up? The temp recommendations are 50-95 degrees....is this referring to daytime temps only? for example if the night temp drops to 40 but the day time temp goes up to 50-70 then goes back down to 40-45 is that ok? If sanding is need on some area like the hand rails, should it be done before cleaning or after drying from the brightener. If sanding is done is it ok just to wash the deck off? After mixing the products, how long are they viable?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyUse cold water. Do not mix in the sprayer. Mix in 5-gallon bucket and then transfer that over as it does not 100% dissolve. Just make sure that last inch or so of the water/particles does not go into the sprayer. It can drop below 50 at night but it cannot drop below freezing. Sand first if needed, before any prep. The cleaner has to be used within a few hours of mixing. Brightener does not have a shelf life.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI used the deck cleaner before applying TWP 100 stain but I think something went wrong. I applied it to new yellow cedar deck that had about 3-4 months of time after installation. I had some trouble with the deck sprayer when I applied it too..
Anyway, when I was done pressure washing the cleaner off, it left some wierd furry residue on the deck. I stained it anyway (mistake) and it looks terrible. I can scrub it off but it takes a while. Do you know what I did wrong? Any idea how I would get this off? Maybe re-apply the cleaner and re-stain? Thank you-
We will reply to your comment shortlyYou did not remove fully or rinse fully the oxidized wood fibers and did not neutralize with the deck cleaner. Best way to fix is to strip all and start over: https://www.restore-a-deck.com/order-restore-a-deck/rad-kits-best-price/restore-a-deck-stripper-brightener-kit/flypage.tpl.html
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI need to clean some vertical surfaces - fence and garden boxes. How do I get the cleaner to cling to the surface long enough to work?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyJust apply heavily and it will work after about 5-10 minutes.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyWe have a large deck and so we are staining in sections. We are going to stain the railings and around the outside of the deck and then th floor. My question is that when i clean the floor which we have stripped can i use this product to clean the floor or will it damage the new stain around the deck? When i rinse the floor, this product will get on items i have just stained. I am using restore a deck stain.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyYou want to do all the prep first. Not prep, stain a section, and then prep another area again. You can stain in sections after but all prep should be done first.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyIf I use the cleaner but also want to do some sanding where there are fibers, I will need to let the deck dry after cleaning. Do I use the brightener after sanding? Or do I clean, brighten, let dry and then sand, vacuum and stain?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyYes, that is correct. Clean, let dry, sand if desired, then brighten. Rinse well when done.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyOur wood deck is located above a paver patio. Do I have to cover the patio when I use the cleaner and brightener to protect it? Also, do I need to cover my vinyl siding to protect it?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyNo need. Just rinse well when done to remove any soap residue and dirt.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyMy deck is a year old and never been stained before, what would you recommend I do prior to stain?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyWe used the cleaner and brighten products for our wood deck in VA with great success. However, our new location has a composite deck, will the leftover cleaner we have work ok on composite decking?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyYes, it should help to clean this.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyHow do I clean and stain my deck? Unfortunately I'm not sure what the previous owner applied.
Can you tell from the pictures whether it's paint or stain?
Which of the following do I need to do and is it the right sequence? 1) Clean 2) Strip 3) Sand 4) Brighten 5) Stain-
We will reply to your comment shortlyThis is what you would need to do:
1. Strip and pressure wash off as much as possible.
2. Sand if needed anything that does not strip off.
3. Brighten all after this old stain is removed.
4. Stain
No need to use a cleaner if you are stripping.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyAfter cleaning and brightening my 3-year old pressure treated deck will I need one or two coats of semi-transparent cedar stain? If two coats, how long should I wait before applying the 2nd coat?
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We will reply to your comment shortly2 coats. See this for tips:
https://www.restore-a-deck.com/Deck-Cleaning-Reviews-and-Tips/restore-a-deck-stain-wet-on-wet-application.html
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI cleaned my deck with sodium percarbonate. Can I use the brightened now or do I need to use the RAD cleaner first?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyIf clean, you should be able to just brighten.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyPlease see railings of our IPE deck last stained with Armstrong Clark semi-transparent stain. I understand that RAD cleaner and brightener is sufficient prep so long as I restain with same Armstrong product. Do you agree? What else should I consider? No stripper necessary right? How soon after prep can we stain?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyYes, the RAD Cleaner and Brightener. No need for the stripper.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI sanded the deck with an 80 grit paper and am having a hard time removing the oil penetrating stain (only 1 coat) in a small area. It's also a bit on the sticky side (even when dry). Can I use the cleaner to remove this or do I have to use the stripper?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyYou need to use the stripper and then the brightener to neutralize.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI cleaned, stripped, brightened, and stained my deck last fall. I want to put a maintenance coat on this spring. Should I use the Restore-a-Deck cleaner again before applying the stain, or simply hose off the deck.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyUse the cleaner at 3-4 oz of powder per gallon of water. Apply and rinse well.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI plan to use your semi-transparent stain product to stain a new cedar deck. I already have a few gallons of "Olympic Premium Deck Cleaner" so hope to be able to use that to clean the deck before application of your stain. Will this pose a problem? Or would I need to use a brightener as well?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyBest to not use the Olympic (bleach is bad for wood) and a wood brightener would be needed. See this for tips on new wood: https://www.restore-a-deck.com/restore-a-deck-stain-for-new-wood.html
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We will reply to your comment shortlyDear RAD,
I have a 460 sq.ft. wooden deck with 84 linear feet of wooden railing. The deck floor was previously stained and is now well weathered. The railing was never stained and is well weathered, too. However, I need to replace the railing cap board along its entire length with new wood. Your website advises to allow new wood to weather for several months before staining; however, I cannot wait because I'm selling my house. I am planning to use the RAD stripper, brightener, and stain. Will I have a problem using those on the new railing cap boards? What would go wrong? Should I use RAD products on everything except the new railing cap boards and use a non-RAD product on the latter? Is it OK to use RAD stripper on the rest of the railing that was never stained, or should I use RAD cleaner on the railing while using RAD stripper on the deck floor. For simplicity, I would prefer to use the stripper throughout, if that would not cause a problem.-
We will reply to your comment shortlyWorst case scenario for the new wood is it will need another coat in 12 months. Use the RAD stripper on all wood. Brighten after
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