Cleaning your deck is a great way to brighten up your home and garden and it is not a difficult task, by following a few simple pointers, it is easy to have a deck that you will be proud of.
Deck cleaning in Lewisburg PA always begins with a thorough sweeping which is intended to rid the deck of all debris that has gathered. Use your garden hose and a broom to get off as much dirt and accumulated grime as possible, making sure that the spaces between the boards is not forgotten. Once the deck is reasonably clean it will be possible to see if any of the boards are cracked, if they are they need to be repaired or replaced. Any rough areas that are often caused where there is the most traffic need sanding, when you do sand, make sure that the direction of the wood grain is followed, do not sand across the grain.
Most products that are used for deck cleaning in Lewisburg PA are not friendly to plants so make sure that any plants and foliage around the deck is well protected from any spray. As you will be working with chemicals, wear eye protection and gloves and do not wear open toed sandals.
There are different types of chemical deck cleaners, some are used straight and others have to be mixed with water and diluted. Also read the label and determine if the deck should be wet or dry when the cleaning is taking place. When the cleaning is taking place it is best to use a power washer but a stiff brush can also be used.
Work quickly; do not allow any of the chemical to pool on the deck, the best way to clean a deck is with two people, one applying the cleaner and the other spreading it and removing the dirt. Don’t let any solution dry on the deck until the cleaning process is completed, once it is clean, the solution can sit for a few minutes to soak it. Once the cleaner has been allowed to soak in for the time recommended in the instructions, rinse the deck clean and let it dry thoroughly before using it again. Depending on the weather, the drying time could be as much as two days.
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