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04/07/2021
Is the cleaner acidic vs. basic? I have some deck/wood cleaner that has oxalic acid as its main cleaning ingredient, is this basically the same thing?
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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 $7 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 shortlyWe live in the Pacific NW. We had our redwood deck clean and stained two years ago (with Baer semi-transparent) and we were not happy with the results. It looked more like a solid stain or paint. Even after a redo immediately (sand and stain) with thinner coat, not a good result. However, the stain has not peeled in the past 2 years.
For now I just want to clean the dirt and mildew, and would like to wait to restain until next year (using RAD stain) if we can put it off. So I used mild bleach to clean a patch and it cleaned pretty easily with soft brush; the stain underneath looks ok.
Would you recommend for now the RAD Cleaner if I do NOT plan to restain? Will your RAD cleaner be too abrasive? And is there any reason to use another product such as the RAD Brightener now, if we don't plan to stain this year? Thank you.-
We will reply to your comment shortlyOur prep products are for when you plan on reapplying, not for general cleaning.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyAnd is the RAD cleaning product appropriate for what I'm describing?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyNo, we did already say it is not for general cleaning, only for when you plan on reapplying.
When you do plan on recoating, you will have to fully remove the Behr before using the RAD semi-transparent stain.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyWhat steps would you recommend for a mahogany deck (was stained Australian flame) that we have started to power wash. We would like the wood to weather and were thinking to remove the old stain and seal with a clear coat. Thank you!
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We will reply to your comment shortlyUse the RAD Stripper and then the Brightener for prep. Stain with the RAD Stain in Light Walnut.
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We will reply to your comment shortly2 questions:
1) My front porch is covered, but faces South and for much of the day is about 1/2 sun and 1/2 shade (lengthwise down the middle of the deck). The sun part fades and loses protection. The shade part doesn’t fade and retains water (and stain) repellency, and doesn’t need re-staining. Do I need to strip the whole porch to re-finish? Is just using your cleaner on it sufficient? I don’t want to build up too thick a coat of finish, and I do want the finish to take. Last year when I just put the new finish on over the old, it spotted and didn’t take all that well - though it looks much better after wearing. What would you recommend?
2) Another 150 sq feet of my deck is uncovered and on the east side, and gets direct hot sun until about late-afternoon. It fades over the course of a year no matter what finish I put on it (I don’t want to use a solid stain, and I’ve used semi-transparent oil and water stains over the years). I have used your RAD stain (cedar) the last several years, and totally stripped and sanded the deck before applying. This year, I was having to take showers outside on this deck (don’t ask) and even though I was using small amounts of a very mild soap and rinsing the deck well after using, a good bit of the stain pretty much washed off large sections of it over where the soap was used. So now the deck is mottled. Should I strip the entire deck before applying the stain? Or, is cleaning before staining sufficient? Any other thoughts, like if I ever need to use soap over my deck again how to keep the finish from washing away?
Thanks for your help-
We will reply to your comment shortly1. Strip and brighten all is the correct way to even it out.2. Strip and brighten all. No need to sand.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI have a fence that was stained 5 years ago with TWP. Still looks good but faded. Do I use Restore-a-Deck cleaner, then stain, or do I have to use brightener as well? Can I skip the cleaner?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyAre you using the same stain and color?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI think it's the same color, but the stain was different formulation 5-6 years ago. I'm using 1511 California Redwood.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyTWP has not changed its 1500 formula, ever. If using the same product and color then use the Cleaner and Brightener for prep.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyIn May 2020 I applied RAD Semi Transparent (Light Walnut) wet on wet on cedar deck. Looked Great, but did start to notice fading (late Aug. timeframe) after being in full sun (100 degree + days). I just recently used the RAD cleaner (Oct 2020). While using the cleaner with a scrub brush and washing if off with pressure washer I noticed I was back down to the original wood. Is that normal? I did purchase more stain. Do you recommend going back with a wet on wet application? Also, Is it best to dampen the deck before staining or should it be completely dry? Thanks for any assistance.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyIs this recommended for siding as well? And can it be put in a pressure washer pump safely? How long should it sit on the siding before rinsing?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyYou can use this for cleaning siding but it cannot be applied through a pressure washer. Use a pump sprayer and then pressure wash off after 10-15 minutes.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI just used the cleaner then the brighter. Everything looks great. Unfortunately it’s going to rain today before I can stain. Do I need to re clean or brighten after the rain? Thanks
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We will reply to your comment shortlyNo, rain does not harm the prep.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyDoes RAD cleaner affect metal stair railing(It was black) in this pictures?
Should I need to make a cover to protect it?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyNo, it should not harm the metal spindles.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI sanded my pergola. It still has lots of silver/grey patches. Can I stain now or should I use your cleaner. I will be staining with a water based semi solid stain from Sherwin Williams.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyClean and brighten the wood for prep.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI used RAD on a new deck that was built 6 months ago. Waited week and half before staining. Now after a month we are having rains and the sap is bleeding out. Is this caused by the cleaner opening up the pores of the wood. What can be done to remove the white spots that are everywhere? Thank you.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyNo, the cleaner does not cause the sap to leech out. Sap happens on its own and cannot be prevented or removed besides sanding.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyIs this essentially sodium percarbonate?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyNo, not just sodium percarbonate. Numerous additional ingredient that allows it to work on wood more effectively and with cold water as well.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyGoing to clean & stain 14 month old pressured treated deck, never been stained before. Do I apply the cleaner/brightener to railing spindles/balusters as well, or is this more intended for deck floor/horizontal surfaces? I do have a bit of mildew on some spindles that needs cleaning. Spray application and thoroughly washing off could be tricker on spindles. Thanks
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We will reply to your comment shortlyPrep all wood including the railings and spindles.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyWhen applying the cleaner and the brightener, is there a more advantageous applicator to use? Do the products have to be vigorously brushed on/into the wood or does the product just sit on top of the wood to do its job?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyYou apply with a pump sprayer and pressure washing off for best results.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyHello. I am going to use this cleaner on a new cedar deck railing prior to staining. Below the deck is a vegetable garden. When rinsing the cleaner off it will drain into the vegetable garden. Is this safe for me to eat the vegetables?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyYes, but cover them fom overspray.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI am going to use your cleaner and brightener on my redwood deck. The balustrades on the railing are copper. If I get either of those products on the copper will it damage it?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyIt should not harm anything but it may clean or brighten it.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI finished by decks and they look great. The cleaner and brightener had no effect on the copper spindles, which was the result I was hoping for.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyHi there I hear that you have amazing products and was wonder by any chance you'd have a product that can clean off oxidation from a painted house, this house is in Oregon where there's a lot of rain. Our HOA is making everyone repaint their houses but I think they just look a bit dingy from this strange film on the outside. Please let me know if you know of or have a product that can clean a painted surface. Thank you!
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We will reply to your comment shortlySorry but no.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI need to clean my deck prior to applying an oil based transparent stain. In the past I have used bleach based cleaners that also brighten the wood. Do I need to buy the cleaner and the brightener to accomplish the same result? Trying to get away from the bleach cleaner.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyDo you have a current stain on there now and if so, are you changing brands of stain?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyMy cleaner, brightener and stain should be delivered today to stain my deck rails. The decking is Timbertech. Will the cleaner / brightener damage the Timbertech?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyNo.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyWe have a 1400 sq ft multi-level (1-2 steps in 3 different places) deck that currently has Ben Moore Arborcoat stain on it, that was slapped on by the previous owners before selling to us. It's peeling very badly on all the floor surfaces. The deck is part full sun/part shade and has some greenish something growing on shaded parts. We have a power washer, so can I just use the cleaner in the power washer to get the current product off and clean -then use the brightener and solid stain? Or would you recommend the stripper, rather than cleaner?
And for 1400 sq ft --> 2 packages of cleaner or stripper and 2 packages of brightener, and then 12 gallons of solid stain should be about right (2 coats of solid stain)? Thank you!-
We will reply to your comment shortlyStrip and then solid stain. Correct of the prep. About 10-12 gallons for the two coats of solid stain.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI have a handmade redwood bend-style swing setup, which was here when we moved in 19 years ago. There was a solid/opaque stain on it then and I have periodically re-coated it, however this is my first time with RAD. I want to prep the wood by cleaning only: no need to get down to bare wood grain since I'll be using your solid stain. Must I use the RAD cleaner or will a cleaner/degreaser such as SimpleGreen suffice? Also, I need something safe for the foliage that surrounds the set. Thanks!
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We will reply to your comment shortlyUse the RAD Cleaner and pressure wash for prep. Simple Green is not sufficient for prep.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI 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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We will reply to your comment shortlyJust cleaner.
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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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