Pressure Washing Decking

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  • Evastar
    V.I.P. Member
    • Apr 2009
    • 1220

    #1

    Pressure Washing Decking

    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
    V.I.P. Member
    • Sep 2008
    • 12017

    #2
    dont think i would have used bleach,might have thought there were decking products.

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    • Evastar
      V.I.P. Member
      • Apr 2009
      • 1220

      #3
      Originally posted by cactikid
      dont think i would have used bleach,might have thought there were decking products.
      i'm sure there are in the shop

      i was improvising

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      • daithi
        V.I.P. Member
        • May 2009
        • 2586

        #4
        here ya go hope the bleach doesnt work for a change

        http://www.buy4now.ie/woodiesdiy/pro...loc=P&catid=14

        Last edited by daithi; 17 April, 2011, 21:01. Reason: put in wrong link doh lol

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        • Evastar
          V.I.P. Member
          • Apr 2009
          • 1220

          #5
          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

          Ronseal 3 in 1 Cleaner and Protector with Moss Guard for Decking and Patios - 5L - Transtools

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          • SouthernComfort
            DK Veteran
            • Feb 2011
            • 403

            #6
            Originally posted by Evastar
            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.
            "What we've got here is failure to communicate."

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            • cactikid
              V.I.P. Member
              • Sep 2008
              • 12017

              #7
              why do i love a bleach blonde

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