Hands down, pressure washing is the most effective way to remove stains from outdoor surfaces of all kinds. Many homeowners often ask if pressure washing will be able to remove the stains from their decks. If you have a wooden deck, the answer isn’t as straightforward as other outdoor surfaces. Big Moose Pressure Cleaning is here to talk about stain removal from your wooden deck and what that will entail with pressure washing.
Understanding Deck Stains
When you have a wooden surface, staining is going to be a different story than it would be on a concrete surface. Wooden decks have two different types of stains, surface and penetrating. The type of stain you’re dealing with will have a significant impact on whether it can be easily removed from the surface of your deck.
– Surface Stains: These types of stains are usually caused by dirt, grime and even mildew. The key here is that they are going to be stains that are just sitting on the surface of your deck. They are far easier to wash away.
– Penetrating Stains: Any stains that are water based, oil based or semi-transparent that soak into the wood are considered penetrating stains. They are meant to protect the wood from the inside out and will be harder to remove.
Precautions When Removing Deck Stains
Whether you are dealing with surface stains or penetrating stains, removing them with pressure washing is possible. Here are some precautions that you should be aware of when getting ready to remove stains from the deck:
– Surface: If you are removing surface stains from your deck, you’re in luck because it’s highly effective. However, make sure that you’re using the nozzle and not too much pressure to avoid damaging the deck.
– Penetrating: You won’t be able to remove penetrating stains with pressure washing alone. You are going to need to use a deck cleaner or stripper first that will break down the stain so it is more easily removed by pressure washing.
Tips to Pressure Wash Your Deck
The first thing that you will want to do before you get to deep cleaning your deck to remove stain before refinishing and sealing it is to remove all furniture and other items from the area. You will need to use the right nozzle, water pressure, and the right cleansers or strippers to be effective. Once you have removed the old stain, you will want to give the deck ample time to completely dry before refinishing it and sealing it.
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If you have a deck that needs some TLC, you can turn to the pros at Big Moose Pressure Cleaning to take care of it for you. We will make sure that your deck cleaning is done right so that you don’t wind up with damage in the end. We will help you remove your old stain from your deck as we work to get your deck primed for new stain and sealant. Call us today!
