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Restore-A-Deck Cleaner Kit Update 2023 The Restore-A-Deck Cleaner Kit continues to be our top performer for the 2023 deck season. Easy to work with, very cost-effective, and great results! Please read this article and post any questions you have in the comment area below. Our newly enhanced website now offers the ability to upload and post pictures of your exterior wood or deck. This will help us determine the proper prep for your deck using the Restore-A-Deck Cleaner and Wood Brightener Kits. Below you will see a YouTube Video Review of the Restore A Deck Prepping kit. This is from an actual consumer and is very informative and helpful. Restore-A-Deck Cleaner Review Below Restore-A-Deck is the only product on the…
Update Gemini Restore A Deck Kit 2023 Gemini’s Restore Cleaner and Brightener system is a powerful “eco-friendly” two-part restoration system. 100% Biodegradable Concentrated powder formula. Prep wood surfaces for re-coating with a wood or deck stain and restores weathered gray wood to natural color. Note: We tested Gemini’s Restore-A-Deck Kit on a heavily gray and dirty fence that was neglected for 8 years. Gemini Restore-A-Deck Kit Scores (1-10) Removal of Graying, Dirt, Grime: 9 – Gemini’s Restore-A-Deck Kit worked very efficiently to remove the graying from the fence. Even though the fence was severely neglected, the cleaner and brightener restored the wood to 90% of its original look. Cost Per Square Foot: 10 – Excellent! Gemini’s Restore-A-Deck Kit is a powdered…
Update: Defy Wood Deck Cleaner Review for 2023 We would love to hear from you if you have used the Defy Wood Deck Cleaner on your wood or deck. Please post a rating in the Consumer Star Ratings below. If you have any pictures of your experience with Defy Wood Deck Cleaner, you can add them in the comment area with a detailed description. Defy Wood Deck Cleaner is a safe alternative to chlorine bleach-based cleaners. Defy Wood Cleaner is highly effective at removing general dirt, grime, and UV graying while restoring the wood’s natural color tones. Environmentally safe, powdered, oxygen-based concentrate that makes 5 liquid gallons per container. Defy Wood Cleaner should be used with the Defy Wood Brightener…
RAD Guard Mildew and Algae Cleaner and Preventer We would love to hear from you if you have used the RAD Guard to clean or prevent mildew on your wood or deck. Please post a rating in the Consumer Star Ratings below. If you have any questions about using the RAD Guard, please ask in the comments below. RAD Guard Mildew Cleaner & Preventer Product Info RAD Guard RTU (Ready-To-Use formula) is a no-rinse cleaner and preventative that is safe and effective for removing and preventing stains caused by mold, mildew, and algae on exterior surfaces and exterior wood or deck stain coatings. RAD Guard cleans without pressure washing, scrubbing, or rinsing. Contains no bleach, chlorine, acid, sodium hydroxide, or…
30 Seconds Deck Cleaner Review 2023 30 Seconds outdoor cleaner cleans algae, mold, and mildew from anything outdoors. 30 Seconds Outdoor Deck Cleaner can be used on a variety of surfaces; wood decks, concrete driveways, sidewalks, stucco, vinyl siding, brick walls, plastic outdoor furniture, you name it. If it’s outdoors and dirty from humidity and wet weather, 30 Seconds can clean it all. Simply spray on and hose off. It’s clean when you want it clean. Note: We used the 30 Second Cleaner for prepping a wood deck in our test results. 30 Seconds Deck Cleaner Rating (1-10) Removal of Graying, Dirt, Grime: 5 – The 30 Seconds Outdoor Deck Cleaner did a poor job of cleaning and removing the…
EFC-38’s unique formulation provides the strength necessary to clean gray wood, mold, mildew and heavy accumulations of grime. EFC-38 contains sodium percarbonate and additional surfactants that boost the overall effectiveness. EFC-38 was designed to clean and prep all exterior wood. EFC-38 is safe to use and makes an excellent tool for wood preparation prior to applying a wood coating. EFC-38 Wood Deck Cleaner Scores (1-10) Removal of Graying, Dirt, Grime: 7 – EFC-38 is very effective at removing graying wood cells and algae. The wood surface looked 90% or better when done with the cleaning. All algae and mold were removed from the fence. Cost Per Square Foot: 8 – The cost to clean the 1000 square foot fence was…
Deck Cleaning Tips for 2023 We appreciate you visiting Deckstainhelp.com as we continue to be your go-to source for the latest in deck restoration news and trending topics through 2023. Below, we talk about Deck Cleaning Tips. Feel free to leave a comment below with any pictures you may have. Wood restoration can be one of the most misunderstood services and one of the toughest for do-it-yourself homeowners. One thing to keep in mind is that the main reason a new deck sealer will fail prematurely is that the wood was not cleaned properly beforehand. When wood becomes weathered, it needs to be cleaned prior to sealing. Cleaning a wooden deck can be a difficult task for a homeowner that…
Bleach or Oxygenated Deck Cleaners Welcome to Deckstainhelp.com, where deck staining experts come to share their knowledge and insights. Water-based stains have come a long way as far as quality and longevity go in the last 10+ years. In this article, we highlight the difference between bleach wood cleaners and oxygenated wood cleaners. As always, comments are encouraged. Wood deck cleaners are used to clean and prepare exterior wood prior to staining or sealing. Wood cleaners can contain different ingredients and come in different concentrations. The goal of a deck cleaner is to remove natural pollutants like dirt, grime, graying, fungal growth, and sometimes an old failing stain. Most deck cleaners contain caustic detergents that help break up contaminants making…
Behr Deck Cleaner Review 2023 BEHR Premium 2-In-1 Deck Cleaner is a cleaner specifically formulated to clean and brighten wood surfaces and remove mildew stains. This unique product will also remove tannin bleed, red clay stains, rust stains on wood and masonry, and clean vinyl/aluminum siding, composite decks, and more! BEHR Premium 2-In-1 Deck Cleaner Rating (1-10) Removal of Graying, Dirt, Grime: 5 – The BEHR Premium 2-In-1 Deck Cleaner did a poor job of cleaning and removing the graying. The cleaner did not remove any of the mold or mildew from the wood. It lightened the color of the wood slightly. On inspection of the contents, it was determined that this product is more of a wood brightener than…
Wolman Deck Brite Deck Cleaner Review – Updated 2023 Wolman™ DeckBrite Wood Cleaner is an oxygen-powered wood cleaner used to clean and restore decks and other weathered wood. When mixed with water, DeckBrite quickly and safely restores dirty, weathered-gray, mildew, and algae-stained wood to its bright, natural, like-new look. DeckBrite is used to prep for the reapplication of wood stains as well. Wolman™ DeckBrite™ Wood Deck Cleaner Rating (1-10) Removal of Graying, Dirt, Grime: 7 – Wolman™ DeckBrite cleans and removes grayed wood very effectively. We prefer oxygenated-based wood cleaners and the DeckBrite performs as we would expect. Cost Per Square Foot: 9 – Excellent! Powdered deck cleaners are hard to beat when it comes to cost.
Restore-A-Deck Cleaner Review Important Note: This is our 2nd Review of the Restore A Deck Kits. See Here for First Review: Restore A Deck Cleaner and Brightener Kit Restore-A-Deck Cleaner and Brightener Kit Review We would love to hear from you if you have used the Restore-A-Deck Cleaner and Brightener Kit on your wood or deck. Please post a rating in the Consumer Star Ratings below. Consumer reviews below in the comment section have shown excellent results when using the Restore-A-Deck Cleaner and Brightener Kits. If you have any pictures of your experience with Restore-A-Deck, you can add them in the comment area with a detailed description. Restore A Deck cleaner is a specifically designed two-part system that is best…