Homemade Wooden Deck Cleaner
- 1). Fill a bucket with a gallon of hot water. Add 1 cup of oxygen bleach. to the water. For hard to remove stains or mold, 2 cups per gallon of water can be added.
- 2). Allow the oxygen bleach to dissolve in the water. As it's dissolving, you will see it fizz. This is completely normal.
- 3). Spray the deck with a hose to remove dirt, dust and residue. In lieu of a hose, a pressure washer can be used on the lowest setting, however, if your wood is old or has peeling paint, this can cause more damage.
- 4). Dip a scrubbing brush into the cleaning mixture. Scrub the solution into any spots, stains, mold and mildew. Once the stains have been pretreated, use a deck mop to distribute the solution over the remainder of the deck, or continue using the scrubbing brush along the entire surface of the deck.
- 5). Allow the cleaning solution to work into the deck for approximately 20 minutes. Use a hose to spray away all soap residue.
- 6). Use a towel to soak up any large water puddles. Allow the rest of the deck to air dry. If needed, repeat the process on any remaining spots or stains.
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