Pressure Washing Guide

Midwestpro · Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2007 10:10 am Post subject: Cleaning Wood Decks

Deck cleaning and sealing maintenance are very popular services among home owners whom know how important it can be to the life of their deck. With cleaning and sealing the biggest factor in doing the job properly is choosing the right cleaners and sealers. Preparing the wood properly is just as important as the quality of sealer that will be used. The number one reason a sealer fails is because the wood was not prepared properly, it doesn’t matter if the sealer being used is very expensive if the wood is not prepped properly the sealer will fail prematurely.

Another fact to note is that wood is actually very soft and can be severely damaged and scared from a high pressure washer. It is best to practice washing on a scrap piece of the same kind of wood your deck was built with. If you don’t have a scrap piece of wood, practice on an inconspicuous spot on your deck that is more or less hidden from view.

If you are not experienced with operating a power washer or if you don't have experience with staining wood, you may not want to tackle a deck restoration project yourself. The best solution is to hire a professional wood deck cleaning contractor to do the job for you.