Considered by most people a low maintenance alternative to a concrete patio, a wood deck can add value to your home, while being aesthetically pleasing with its warm color tones. However, since wood is porous, it is susceptible to staining. I inadvertently left a kitchen towel on my wood deck floor one entire winter, concealed under a mound of snow. Although I removed the towel when the snow melted, the stain left behind on the wood evidenced that it had been there all winter. Even the best wood stains and sealers fade and thin over time, resulting in stains to your wood deck. Follow these guidelines to remove stains from your wood deck:
Keep in mind that some cleaning products may darken some woods, such as cedar and redwood. It is a good idea to test your cleaning product on a small, inconspicuous place before using it on larger parts of the deck. Never mix any ammonia-containing product with bleach as the resulting fumes are toxic. Always wear goggles, old clothes, and rubber gloves when handling chemicals. Protect any nearby plants or shrubs from chemical spills. OxiClean is nontoxic and environmentally safe, but other products may contain chemicals lethal to plants and animals.
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2017-04-04 15:02:58
Great. Thanks! (I would have used too much.)
2017-04-03 13:53:49
Allen
Skip: That should be 1/2 (one half) scoop of OxiClean. (I'll get that fixed.)
-Allen
2017-04-03 13:50:03
Skip Nicholson
In the 5th bullet point, my browser shows a symbol where there may be key information. I get, "...warm water with � scoop of OxiClean." Is that "a" scoop or something else I should be aware of?
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