I used 2 cups of tide powder 1 1 2 cups oxiclean with 2 gallons of water.
Deck cleaning solution.
Formulating a homemade deck cleaner is not only simple but it s often more economically and ecologically friendly than what you find in the aisle of your grocery store.
For superior cleaning results be sure to choose a solution suited to your deck material.
The deck cleaner from star brite comes with ptef which is one of the easiest and most effective ways of cleaning the painted decks and fiberglass surfaces.
If your deck has a pretty thick layer of dirt and algae like mine did you ll need to scrub a little to get it into the grooves.
And the deck looks great.
A deck brush attached to a broom handle is a must.
First spritz the deck with water to soften the dried cellulose fibers.
Spray deck with soap then follow by gently scrubbing each deck board with a soft bristle brush.
Next time it s time to clean your deck try a homespun concoction that will effectively get the job done on the first try.
Liberally saturate the deck by dipping the brush into the homemade cleaning solution and sloshing it over the planks.
Spread the oxygen bleach solution on the deck with the scrub brush.
Keep reading to learn how to select the best deck cleaner for your needs and to find out why we ve.
Today i used the general cleaner.
Scrub with the grain.
If dirty water from cleaning is left to dry this will cause a film to remain on the decking surface.
Leave the solution on the deck for about 10 minutes.
Valspar 320 fl oz biodegradable all in one wood prep deck cleaner.
Item 1028047 model vl1028047 02.
The solution contains special agents that could be used for efficient chelating that skillfully loosens the dirt and spills it for easy cleaning without demanding strenuous scrubbing and.
Cleaned the whole deck and also our resin table and chairs.
The table and chairs sparkled afterward.
Use the deck brush to spread the oxygen bleach cleaning solution over the deck.
To use this solution for mold cleaning hose the deck down with water to soak the wood then apply the mildew and algae cleaner in one area at a time scrub each portion with a long handled brush or broom and give it 10 to 15 minutes to soak in to ensure that it reaches into the wood where mold and mildew often lurk.
Generously apply the cleaning solution then scrub to a light lather.
This pre rinse will also allow for the cleaning solution to be more easily dispersed throughout the deck.