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  4. Posted · Edited by Rob T · Report reply

    Celeste, what about 12'x14' contractor decks? Would that be worth your while? What would be your minimum job size-wise? Would you restain decks with the homeowner's choice of stain? What about decks that are cleaned, but not stripped?

    We used to do some staining but it just became too much of a hassle. We mostly do window cleaning and house washing (2-3 houses a day) so returning to stain decks became a scheduling nightmare.

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    Hey guys,

    I recently upgraded my machine to an 8gpm 3000 psi Mi-T-M. In my search to match a surface cleaner with my machine and with my type of work, it was suggested to me to purchase the Whisper Wash Classic. But when I got it, it took off like a rocket. To lessen the pressure, I've tried both 2505 and 25055 tips, but they won't bring it down. The person who sold it to me, being out of ideas, has simply suggested I box it up and return it. Even 3 lbs of bat weights won't keep it down.

    What are you residential guys using for concrete? Will I have to upgrade to a lawnmower style machine or is there a fix I'm simply neglecting?

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    I got a job today cleaning a pool apron that has heat-reflective paint on it. I'm afraid to use a surface cleaner for fear that I'll tear it up. It's been on there for about 12 years (since the house was built). I'm thinking about just applying hydrochlorite/surfactant and rinsing it off, then cleaning the brick with my wand.

    Suggestions?

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    There is a difference. A deck wash is just to remove the surface dirt that may or not be effecting the deck color. You can use a mild soap or even a percarbonate to just lift up the surface dirt, do not use high pressure to damage the wood to bring the natural wood color out. But if what they realy want is to take the fadded color back to original to then seal or stain it you need more than a wash especially if there is left over old stain and sealer on the wood. Then you need a stripper and a neutrailzer to get the wood ready to be sealed or stained again. Again you let the chemicals do the work not pressure that will cause wood damage and a raised grain.

    How would I know whether to recommend a deck be cleaned or stripped? I don't want to clean a deck only to find out it really needs to be stripped nor do I want to strip a deck that only needs cleaning. Plus, I'm referring the sealing/staining out so I'll need to know if I'm stripping a deck for him to come out.

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