How To Restore Trex Decking

How To Clean Composite Decking

Power washing your deck can be a big mistake and is not usually recommended for cleaning composite decks. Decks created from earlier-generation Trex products should not be pressure washed, because doing so may damage the decking materials. Instead, clean with warm, soapy water as noted above. If you spill food, grease or oil on your deck, immediately clean the area with hot water. Any remaining stains should be cleaned with Pour-N-Restore, a commercial cleaner.

Decking & Railing Duos

Simple Green Oxy Solve Deck and Fence Cleaner is ideal for both manual and pressure washing to lift and remove dirt and debris from the deck surface. The fast-acting foaming formula eliminates stains from mold and mildew, tree sap, pollen, oxidation, weathering and other grime. It utilizes the power of peroxide to provide high-performance cleaning without toxic or abrasive chemicals.

• Address stains as soon as possible, and make sure your deck continues to maintain adequate drainage to prevent mold and mildew from growing.
• Composite decking has become an extremely popular material for outdoor decks.
• Capping composite decking provides a tougher surface.
• Because your deck is exposed to the elements every day, routine cleaning is needed to keep it looking great.
• Keep the surface as dry as possible and free of debris by sweeping frequently.

The Composite Deck Cleaning Process

Remember, if you are going to use a pressure washer it should be no closer than eight inches from the surface and less than 3100 psi. You can perform a semiannual cleaning on your composite deck to preserve its longevity. Pressure washing too close or using too much pressure can ruin your deck. Composite decking material is softer than natural wood, meaning it can be “etched” more easily. Once the material has been opened up, many issues can arise including chipping, sun damage, and mold staining the plastics inside the opening.

There are a few situations when it may be okay to use a power washer in your deck. Decks made of ASA, which is essentially a high-end capstock, tend to be a little more forgiving when power washed. Wood and composite decks can also sometimes be cleaned with a power washer, but only if you have a professional doing it. It’s also a bad idea to use a power washer on a composite deck because the power washer can actually take chips out of the composite material.

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Liquid dish soap (ammonia-free) is safe for use on cleaning your natural wood deck when mixed with a little warm water. Simply mix 1 gallon of water, 2 tablespoons of ammonia-free dish soap (such as Murphy’s), 1 pint of rubbing alcohol, and 1 quart of oxygen bleach.

They’re available pre-mixed or in concentrated crystal or liquid form . The cleaners are typically applied to the decking with a sprayer or deck brush, spread evenly with a mop, and then rinsed off with a garden hose. In some cases, additional scrubbing with a deck brush may be required to remove stubborn stains.

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