Care & Cleaning
To keep your deck looking the best at all times, please note the following guidelines:
- Dragging furniture and other objects across the deck boards may cause surface scratches.
- Remove food, spills and other debris and clean immediately to minimize the possibility of staining.
- Always test any cleaner on a small portion of your deck before cleaning the entire deck.
- Always follow manufacturers' application instructions when using any cleaner.
- Please note that any cleaner can lighten the color of your deck.
- Place mats under metal objects to protect against rust stains.
- Place grill mats under your grill to protect your deck from grease spills.
- Never mix two or more cleaning agents when cleaning your deck.
- Do not use a metal shovel to remove snow or ice from your deck, as you may cause damage to the deck surface.
- Always follow proper gapping (installation) instructions to prevent water from accumulating on your deck.
- Keep the area under your deck clean and well ventilated.
- Never apply harsh solvents such as acetone, gasoline, benzene, carbon tetrachloride or paint thinner to your deck.
- Sanding the surface to remove stains is not recommended.
Reducing Dirt & Grime
Rinse deck with a garden hose using a fan-tip nozzle at a pressure not exceeding 1,000 psi . You only need to do this twice a year to reduce dirt, dust, grime and other residue build-up.
If more thorough cleaning is needed, use a deck wash containing Sodium Hypochlorite such as those listed below:
BEHR® Multi-Surface Cleaner & Mildew Stain Remover
ARMOR ALL® E-Z Deck Wash
OLYMPIC® Deck Cleaner
