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Evastar
16th April, 2011, 02:51 PM
i've been pressure washing my decking but some of it is hard to clean, there's green and greyish patches that won't come off.
anyway i've put a mixture of diluted detergent and bleach all over it, how long should i leave it on for before i wash it off, and if i leave it overnight can it damage the wood? it's hardwood called bangkirai
cactikid
16th April, 2011, 03:38 PM
dont think i would have used bleach,might have thought there were decking products.
Evastar
16th April, 2011, 04:15 PM
dont think i would have used bleach,might have thought there were decking products.
i'm sure there are in the shop lol
i was improvising
daithi
17th April, 2011, 08:49 PM
here ya go lol hope the bleach doesnt work for a change lol
http://www.buy4now.ie/woodiesdiy/productdetail.aspx?pid=3975&loc=P&catid=14
http://www.homebase.co.uk/wcsstore/homebase/images/572951HBO111111M.jpg
Evastar
18th April, 2011, 10:42 AM
the bleach seems to have worked okay, oiled the decking yesterday, but still need to clean my garden furniture so bought some Ronseal 3 in 1 Cleaner and Protector for that. starting to regret not paying someone to come and do it lol
Ronseal 3 in 1 Cleaner and Protector with Moss Guard for Decking and Patios - 5L - Transtools (http://www.transtools.co.uk/store/prod_12113/sealants-and-adhesives/cleaners/ronseal-3-in-1-cleaner-and-protector-with-moss-guard-for-decking-and-patios-5l.html)
SouthernComfort
19th April, 2011, 06:57 PM
i've been pressure washing my decking but some of it is hard to clean, there's green and greyish patches that won't come off.
anyway i've put a mixture of diluted detergent and bleach all over it, how long should i leave it on for before i wash it off, and if i leave it overnight can it damage the wood? it's hardwood called bangkirai
Be careful mixing chemicals at home, some have very undesirable results. TSP, peroxide or lemon juice are good for cleaning decking. Once clean be sure to treat.
Bleach can and will damage wood.
cactikid
19th April, 2011, 09:57 PM
why do i love a bleach blonde lol
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