| Why do Natural Wood Decks Need Care, Cleaning and Maintenance?
Decks
are an expensive investment and need to be maintained. Most people wash
their car or boat, and occasionally the lawn furniture, but forget to
clean and protect their wood deck. Your deck will look newer and last
much longer with proper care and maintenance. Dangerous conditions
caused by slippery or worn boards from mould and mildew, rotting,
splintering and corrosion of nails need to be prevented. Your wood deck
surface needs to be cleaned before it is resealed. Surface debris must
be removed to restore the wood cellulose to its original look.
Why Use EXTERIOR PROx Oxygen Bleach To Clean Your Deck?
- EXTERIOR
PROx Deck & Patio Cleaner refurbishes the wood to its natural
colour and helps prepare the wood for a sealer. It works by deep
cleaning wood deck surface.
- EXTERIOR
PROx Deck & Patio Cleaner removes the sun faded layers of wood from
the deck surface along with mould, mildew, organic matter and old
sealer.
- EXTERIOR PROx Deck & Patio Cleaner is also really effective in cleaning your deck!
What is EXTERIOR PROx Deck 7 patio cleaner?
Deck
and Patio Cleaner is a Professional Strength version of our Oxy-Boost
Oxygen Bleach. The main ingredient is sodium percarbonate, a solid form
of hydrogen peroxide bonded with natural soda ash. It is activated by
water where it releases oxygen which provides cleaning and stain
removal. But unlike Oxy-Boost, it also contains additives and cleaning
agents that maximize cleaning and organic stain removal on tougher jobs
like decks, siding, roofing and other exterior surfaces.
Why use Deck & Patio Cleaner?
Deck and
Patio Cleaner is the versatile oxygen bleach for those who care about
the safety of their family and their planet. It will not harm plants,
flowers, grass, pets, humans or other living things. Unlike toxic
products like chlorine bleach, or acids you don't need gloves or goggles
to use Deck and Patio Cleaner. Unlike chlorine bleach, which can merely
cover up a stain, Deck and Patio Cleaner attacks and breaks down
organic stains to totally remove them from the surface.How Much Deck
& Patio
Cleaner Should I Use?
One pound
(0.45Kg) of Deck & Patio Cleaner will clean 150 to 300 square feet
of deck surface. Dirty horizontal deck surfaces sometimes need a second
quick cleaning. Each linear foot of average railing has 4 square feet of
surface area. The average deck is about 400 square feet and requires a
minimum of 2.5 lbs (1Kg) of Deck & Patio Cleaner.
Instructions for Use:
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Remove any loose soil or dirt. Wet the deck with water. Pre-treat oil and grease stains with a hot water solution of dish soap.
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Prepare a deck
cleaning solution by dissolving 6-8 ounces of Deck & Patio Cleaner*
in a gallon of hot water*. Allow 5 minutes for Deck & Patio Cleaner*
to dissolve and become “cleaning active”.
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Apply “cleaning
active” solution to deck with a mop, roller, sponge or rag. A pump
sprayer or spray bottle is good for applying solution to railings or
other vertical surfaces. Wait 15 to 20 minutes after application then
scrub with stiff bristle brush or broom. Rinse with water.
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Repeat as
necessary, especially for really worn or stained decks. Solution will
remain “cleaning active” for 6 to 8 hours but will be most effective
when used soon after mixing.
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Do not store in a sealed container as the “cleaning active” solution will give off oxygen and may cause the container to leak.
How Often Should A Deck Be Cleaned?
Generally, every
1-3 years will suffice depending upon the frequency and type of use. The
true answer is a combination of: the type of wood the deck is made of,
the treatments and protectants applied to the wood, humidity, weather,
UV exposure, the amount of particulate and dirt on the wood, and general
usage. These factors will dictate the need to clean and reseal.
Can I still use Oxy-Boost to Clean My Deck?
Oxy-Boost is
still a great product for cleaning your deck. Its versatility for other
applications in and around the home still make it an ideal cleaner for
you to use. Just use it on your deck as you would with Deck and Patio
Cleaner (Add a little dish liquid to the Oxy-Boost cleaning solution to
increase wetting of the deck)Should You Apply A Deck
Finish Or Sealer After Cleaning?
Yes, most
definitely! High quality products that contain mildewcide, water
repellents and ultra-violet protection provide the best performance and
give longer life to your deck. Not sealing your deck after cleaning it
is one of the worst things you can do.
Size(s): 5 and 20 lbs
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