Best deck stain with mold inhibitor?

Mold and mildew can cause aesthetic, safety, and health issues when they grow on or within the wood of decks. The best deck stains to protect against mold are water based deck stains. Water based deck stains like Restore-A-Deck stains protect against mildew better than oil-based deck stains. If you choose an oil-based deck stain, make sure it has an added mold inhibitor or uses oils that naturally deter growth of mold, mildew, and algae like linseed oil.

How to Inhibit Mold on Deck Stains

Pro Tip: The RAD Guard will remove the black mildew and green algae stains from your wood and deck stains and will prevent them from returning for 1-2 years: RAD Guard Mildew and Algae Cleaner and Preventer

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As an article and comment contributor to the site, Scott has been around the pressure washing industry since attending college. In 1993 he started his first company called Oakland Pressure Wash specializing in exterior pressure washing and deck staining. That company evolved into OPW L.L.C. shortly thereafter concentrating more on exterior wood and deck restoration. Scott and his Deck Cleaning Michigan company have restored over 10,000 decks in the Metro Detroit area since the early years. He has become an authority in the deck restoration industry and has contributed to numerous wood restoration forums and informative sites. All the products he suggests through this site are sold through online sites and in retail stores, allowing the consumer to choose their own means of purchase. Scott’s eCommerce sites do sell many top brands he endorses and if you appreciate any of the help he has offered then feel free to purchase from one of them.

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