Before staining a wood deck it must first be cleaned properly to ensure lasting results. Wood and deck cleaners are designed to clean wood and prepare the surface prior to stain application. The purpose of a deck cleaner is to remove contaminants such as dirt, grime, graying, mold, mildew, and algae. In some instances, a very faded old stain can be removed as well using a wood cleaner.
There are many different types of exterior wood cleaners to choose from. Typically, deck cleaners aid in the scrubbing or power washing of the wood during the cleaning process. Most deck cleaners consist of caustic soaps that raise the pH level of the wood leaving it in need of a deck brightening application that will neutralize the cleaner by lowering the pH level and brightening the wood.
Some of the best deck cleaners on the market today are the oxygenated deck cleaners. They consist of an active ingredient known as Sodium Percarbonate. This is an EPA registered ingredient for removing mold and mildew. Sodium Percarbonate blended with other power boosting detergents make up one of the best deck cleaners available for cleaning exterior wood prior to staining.
Restore-A-Deck comes in the form of a concentrated powder that mixes with water for effectively cleaning exterior wood. It can be applied with a pump up sprayer or scrub brush then rinsed off or power washed. The concentrated powder formula also results in a smaller, less expensive container.
Restore-A-Deck oxygenated deck cleaners are professionally tested and used by most deck cleaning contractors. Many professionals report excellent cleaning results over the older bleach based deck cleaners. Bleach cleaners have been proven to actually damage the wood fibers and jeopardize a deck's structural durability.
After much investigating, the research reveals it is hard to beat the power, convenience, price, and overall effectiveness of the oxygenated deck cleaners. Restore-A-Deck deck cleaners make the prep process easier overall and give you professional like results.
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Yes, you can.
Damp wood is best
My question: Do you apply the cleaner to wet or dry wood? The instructions on the website are not specific, thanks
You would want to clean and prep all. You cannot spot clean. TWP is a great stain and would work well. Clear with not tint though means it will not provide UV protection from graying. We tested the TWP phone number and it works fine. What number did you dial? Maybe dialed wrong?
1) Clean grey areas only as other parts look brand new
2)Clean all portions of decking and apply a TWP or wood Rich CLEAR-Transpare nt stain to this decking.
What do you recommend? I have researched TWP and they are a good product, (1500), BUT i recently called there number off their website and it is disconnected. Are they out of business?
Again, the decking and rails are made of incense cedar and I have already tried bleached based cleaners and they just do not work. I am excited about your product so please advise on the preceding and thank you..Jon Carroll, California Contractor
You will need the stripper followed by the wood brightener to remove the Cabot.
I have a deck that has semi clear Cabots Austrian Timber oil on parts of it that are somewhat protected by an overhang. It was last stained about 5 years ago. Can I clean and remove the remaining stain with the cleaner or do I need a stripper.
Thanks
The wood will be slightly darker in the area where the brightener was not applied. No difference in performance of the oil.
Yes you can still use it down to about 50 degrees.
You would want the Restore A Deck Stain Stripper and the RAD Wood Brightener for the prep. Stain with AC.
product be the best choice of stain after cleaning. could you please email me with your comments. thanks
Great, thanks for fast response!
Yes it should be fine.
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