Wood
Deck Cleaning, Stain Removal and Protection
Clean and Restore your
Wood Deck with EXTERIOR PROx
Deck & Patio Cleaner*
Why Do Natural Wood Decks Need Care, Cleaning and Maintenance?
Why Use Deck & Patio Cleaner to Clean your Deck?
How Much Deck & Patio Cleaner
Should I Use?
How Often Should A
Deck Be Cleaned?
How To Purchase EXTERIOR PROx Deck & Patio Cleaner
Should You Apply A
Deck Finish or Sealer after Cleaning?
Oxy-Cling for Vertical Surfaces
Articles on Green Deck Cleaning
Can I Still Use Oxy-Boost To Clean My Deck?
Why do Natural Wood Decks Need
Care, Cleaning and Maintenance?
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Decks are an expensive investment and need to be maintained.
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Most people wash their car or boat, and occasionally the lawn furniture, but forget to clean and protect their wood deck.
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Your deck will look newer and last much longer with proper care and maintenance.
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Dangerous conditions caused by slippery or worn boards from mold and mildew,
rotting, splintering and corrosion of nails need to be prevented. -
Your wood deck surface needs to be cleaned before it is resealed. Surface debris must be removed to restore the wood cellulose to its original look.
Why Use EXTERIOR PROx Oxygen Bleach To Clean Your Deck?
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EXTERIOR PROx Deck & Patio Cleaner refurbishes the wood to its natural color and helps prepare the wood for a sealer. It works by deep cleaning wood deck surface.
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EXTERIOR PROx Deck & Patio Cleaner removes the sun faded layers of wood from the deck surface along with
mold, mildew, organic matter and old sealer.
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EXTERIOR PROx Deck & Patio Cleaner will not harm your plants, flowers, grass or other vegetation.
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EXTERIOR PROx Deck & Patio Cleaner won’t harm your clothes or your skin, your pets or your family.
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It is safe for the environment and very safe to use unlike oxalic acid or chlorine
bleach type products.
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EXTERIOR PROx Deck & Patio Cleaner is safe and easy to use and it really is effective in cleaning your deck!
What is Deck & Patio Cleaner?
Deck and Patio Cleaner is a Professional Strength
version of our Oxy-Boost Oxygen Bleach. The main ingredient
is sodium percarbonate, a solid form of hydrogen peroxide bonded
with natural soda ash. It is activated by water where it releases oxygen which
provides cleaning and stain removal. But unlike Oxy-Boost it also contains additives and
cleaning agents that maximize cleaning and organic stain removal for cleaning
and stain removal on tougher jobs like decks, siding, roofing and
other exterior
surfaces.
Why use Deck & Patio Cleaner?
Deck and Patio Cleaner is the versatile oxygen bleach for those who
care about the safety of their family and their planet. It will not harm
plants, flowers, grass, pets, humans or other living things. Unlike
toxic products like chlorine bleach, or acids you don't need gloves or goggles
to use Deck and Patio Cleaner.
Unlike chlorine bleach, which can merely cover up a stain, Deck and Patio
Cleaner attacks
and breaks down organic stains to totally remove them from the surface.
Deck & Patio Cleaner is:
* Non-toxic
* Performs in hard or soft water
* Environmentally safe
* No harmful by-products upon decomposition
* Compatible with other household cleaners
How Much Deck & Patio Cleaner Should I Use?
One pound of Deck & Patio Cleaner will clean 150 to 300 square
feet of deck surface. Dirty horizontal deck surfaces sometimes need a second
quick cleaning. Each lineal foot of average railing has 4 square feet of
surface area. The average deck is about 400 square feet and requires a minimum of
2.5 lbs. of
Deck & Patio Cleaner.
Instructions for Use:
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Remove any loose soil or dirt.
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Wet the deck with water.
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Pre-treat oil and grease stains with a hot water solution of dish soap or Natural Choices Orange 100 Cleaner & Degreaser.
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Prepare a deck cleaning solution by dissolving 6-8 ounces of Deck & Patio Cleaner* in a gallon of hot water*. Allow 5 minutes for Deck & Patio Cleaner* to dissolve and become “cleaning active”.
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Apply “cleaning active” solution to deck with a mop, roller, sponge or rag. A pump
sprayer or spray bottle is good for applying solution to railings or other vertical surfaces. -
Wait 15 –20 minutes after application then scrub with stiff bristle brush or broom.
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Rinse with water.
Repeat as necessary, especially
for really worn or stained decks.
Solution will remain “cleaning active” for 6 to 8 hours but will
be most effective when used soon after mixing.
Do not store in a sealed container as the “cleaning active” solution
will give off oxygen and may cause the container to leak.
How Often Should A Deck Be Cleaned?
Generally, every 1-3 years will suffice depending upon the frequency and type
of use. The true answer is a combination of: the type of wood the deck is made
of, the treatments and protectants applied to the wood, humidity, weather,
UV exposure, the amount of particulate and dirt on the wood, and general usage.
These factors will dictate the need to clean and reseal.
*Can I still use Oxy-Boost to Clean My Deck?
As you can see from the testimonial below Oxy-Boost is a great product for cleaning your deck. Its versatility for other applications in and around the home still make it an ideal cleaner for you to use. Just use it on your deck as you would with Deck and Patio Cleaner (Add a little dish liquid to the Oxy-Boost cleaning solution to increase wetting of the deck)
Customer Testimonial
"I wanted
to let you know how impressed I am with your customer service AND the
product. I received the product within 24 hours...However, the BIGGEST joy
is seeing how clean my deck is after using Oxy-Boost! I am sure this deck
has not been cleaned since it was built in 1992. It currently looks brand
new. And the bonus is that this product does not harm the environment.
Thank you, from a very satisfied customer."
-Diana
Should You Apply A Deck Finish Or Sealer After Cleaning?
Yes, most definitely! High quality products that contain mildewcides, water
repellants and ultra-violet protection provide the best performance and give
longer life to your deck. Not sealing your deck after cleaning it is one of
the worst things you can do.
Nuklear Deck
Sealer
Natural Choices recommends NuKlear, the world's first water-based varnish.
It is the only ambient-temperature, cross-linking acrylic on the market. It
is a formulation of V.O.C. compliant acrylic resins that prevent the damaging
effects of water, fungi and UV radiation on interior and exterior surfaces.
NuKlear includes a UV-blocker as well as a non-toxic fungicide. NuKlear also
contains a patented water-soluble non-oil based water-repellent. Unlike
commercial products that can only give 1-2 years of protection at best,
NuKlear can give 3-4 or more years of protection to your wood deck! For
additional information and to order NuKlear, visit the WonderPaint website.
Our whole line of Natural Choices Products is now Available at EcoGeeks.com
How To Purchase Deck and Patio Cleaner
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Oxy-Cling For Vertical Surfaces
Sometimes longer contact times are needed for cleaning vertical surfaces like
wood railings or stairs. Oxy-Cling is a safe acrylic thickener that is used
with Oxy-Boost to make the cleaning solution thicker for better cling.
Instructions For Oxy-Cling use:
For normal use add 1/4-1/3 cup or 2-3 ounces of Oxy-Cling per gallon of Oxy-Boost
cleaning solution prepared as described previously. Mix well before use
to let viscosity develop completely. Apply thickened solution as necessary. Note: Thickened
solutions may not apply well with all types of spraying equipment.
How
to get Oxy-Cling
Articles on Green Deck Cleaning
Cleaners and Restorers for Wood Decks and Siding - Information on cleaning and restoring wood decks and siding
Safely Swabbing The Wooden Deck - Cleaning your deck the environmentally safer way
Choices For Cleaning A Deck (Green vs. Quick)
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