EddardStark Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 Does anyone have advice on getting the best results. I am reluctant to use decking cleaner or bleach as I don't want to damage the grass which is in close proximity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 Jeyes fluid is good but if you don't want to use chemicals then there is no substitute for a scrubbing brush and loads of elbow grease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilly71 Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 I use a pressure washer, gets it nice and clean. Then i just put a coat of uv protector on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
min Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 Power washer - but not too high a setting as can damage the wood - then decking oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ormond Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 (edited) Help me out here? Is your decking wood? If so, is it treated? Painted? Stained? Is it fake wood(plastic)? power wash can do more damage than good the majority of the time. Try and shy away from that. Edited July 4, 2017 by Ormond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddardStark Posted July 4, 2017 Author Share Posted July 4, 2017 Thanks for all the comments and hints. Its a wooden decking that was last cleaned and treated around 10 years ago. I have been looking at soda crystals and vinegar in water and basically scrubbing it and then using the jet washer to clean it off. The comments re the washer being set too powerful are valid. That is how I damaged the hand rails on the decking last time. These now have to be replaced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stapes Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 Apologies in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ormond Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 6 hours ago, EddardStark said: Thanks for all the comments and hints. Its a wooden decking that was last cleaned and treated around 10 years ago. I have been looking at soda crystals and vinegar in water and basically scrubbing it and then using the jet washer to clean it off. The comments re the washer being set too powerful are valid. That is how I damaged the hand rails on the decking last time. These now have to be replaced. It's my profession. For over two decades now. Do not use a powerwasher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
they've_been_suckered Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Funny - my brother in law asked me the exact same question earlier. Poor maintenance from the outset always comes back to bite you. I recently put decking down and was sure to properly apply oil etc. Would always advise against painting but if it's already down probably worth sanding and painting after some prolongned dry weather? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ormond Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 What people forget is that they have a dry day, feel the wood and think as it's dry it's great to paint. Baws. The inside of the wood will still be wet if it's been raining two to three days prior. The new applied paint won't then allow the moisture out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandydunn Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 On 04/07/2017 at 9:03 PM, Ormond said: It's my profession. For over two decades now. Do not use a powerwasher. You've been doing that for 2 decades?? What did you do for the first 15 years after leaving school???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ormond Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 1 minute ago, dandydunn said: You've been doing that for 2 decades?? What did you do for the first 15 years after leaving school???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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