3 Ways To Clean A Composite Deck

How To Clean Composite Decking (in 6 Easy Steps)

Two products tested were General Purpose Staticide® and Heavy Duty Staticide®. Both are effective in greatly reducing static electricity on Trex decking surfaces. Apply full strength using a mop on a dry decking surface, and allow to dry; no rinsing or diluting needed. Products are non-toxic, non-flammable, non-staining , completely biodegradable and safe to use.

Remember - composite materials clean easier and better than the traditional wood deck, and using the soap-and-water method in chapter 1 removes most of the dirt and stains. Use a fan tip on your pressure washer system. This ensures the spray is not concentrated enough to damage the deck’s surface.

Also, I’ve been told not to power wash a Trex deck; what nozzle do you recommend for power washing – broad or narrow stream? Power washing would probably work great to get out the things that lodge between the boards. Michele, until the deck starts absorbing water, you may just have to clean it every so often. Composite decks made in the last 5-10 years may not need sealing for a long time. Our composite deck sealer is ideally suited for composite decks that are 15 or 20 years old, that have issues with mold or are absorbing water.

Is It A Good Idea To Power Wash Your Deck ?

Chlorine Bleach is extremely corrosive and will eat away at your deck eventually causing discoloration of your decking, damage the surface, and intensify any mold issues that can occur. If the ingredients include Sodium Hypochlorite, it contains Bleach. Make sure you choose a non-toxic, sodium percarbonate based cleaner. Use a broom to remove snow from your composite decking. Don’t rely on semi-annual cleanings to remove grease stains from your Trex decking. If you ever spill grease, oil or food on your deck, clean it up immediately. If you don’t wipe up these spills within seven days, any resulting permanent stains will not be covered under the Trex stain warranty.

Power Washing Wood Decks

Use a soft bristled brush and the cleaning solution to scrub your deck clean. Make sure to get down in the crevices and corners thoroughly. Clean stains.The debris and furniture may have left stains behind, which you will want to remove. Clean these stains using whichever cleaner is most appropriate for your decking. If you’re not sure about how to clean a particular stain, test the cleaner out on a part of the deck that is not visible. Use a plastic shovel.When shoveling snow on your composite decking, make sure that your shovel has a plastic blade, which will minimize the chance of scratching the surface of your deck. Never use a Chlorine Bleach based deck cleaner.

Most people recognize that one of the easiest ways to clean a deck is by using a power washer. However, the big question is “can you power wash a composite deck? The accumulation of dirt, mold, moss, barbeque stains, algae, dust, and other mineral deposits is a common occurrence on composite decks. While maintenance is minimal, there is no doubt that it will need to be cleaned on occasion. Holly, your best bet overall is to clean the deck with DEFY Wood Cleaner and a pressure washer, and then stain it with DEFY Solid Color Wood Stain. That will hide any imperfections and give you a little more life out of your deck.

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We had unexpected drizzle overnight and it didn’t penetrate. Is there any way to remove it or “reloosen” it. It did not do it to the whole deck, just an area about 6′ x 3. Glenn, if the composite deck is newer, you don’t want to seal it as the sealer won’t be able to penetrate. If it’s an older composite deck that’s absorbing water, you can use our DEFY Extreme Composite Deck Sealer. To make sure it’s able to be sealed just sprinkle a few drops of water on the deck.

Keep debris out of gaps between the decking boards so rain showers can remove pollen and organic debris between cleanings. Looking for a more natural way to restore and clean your composite deck? To keep up the beauty and functionality that you want from your deck, a little care and cleaning can go a long way. Just like remembering your gaps and proper cleaners, the same advice applies here. Composite decking requires a little extra attention when cleaning.