A and J POWERWASHING 64 Report post Posted March 6, 2008 just wanted to know from the wood pros what is the best chem for cleaning decks, and do you use the same when stripping. I have been doing decks but looking for good advice looking at doing more and may be staning any help will help thank you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Beth n Rod 1,279 Report post Posted March 6, 2008 Cleaning and stripping are two different animals altogether. For basic cleaning we like percarbonates. For stripping, depends on what's being removed, but a basic oil needs a sodium hydroxide based stripper, such as HD-80, Timber Strip Pro, or F-18. Just my .02... Beth p.s. All of the above require neutralization....never skip it, and always rinse afterwards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 MMI Enterprises 289 Report post Posted March 7, 2008 Surely the Dwellers will step in next though just to rock the boat.. :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 A and J POWERWASHING 64 Report post Posted March 7, 2008 thank you beth we do some decks but are looking at expanding that way . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Roger Oakley 14 Report post Posted March 10, 2008 Surely the Dwellers will step in next though just to rock the boat.. :) Ok I'll be the first dweller to jump in, for me cleaning would be 4-1 hypo mix with some liquid soap, dwell for 15 mins, serious flush off and a citric acid wash after, about 30 mins dwell time. For stripping Sodium Hydroxide, a little liquid soap dwell time will vary as to what you are stripping, followed by a citric acid wash again 30 mins dwell time. I know some don't like the Hypo but it works for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 plainpainter 217 Report post Posted March 10, 2008 Have flun cleaning a super 'green' deck with just percarbs. I guess percarbs are the friendlier wood cleaner - but nothing kills like bleach - and on a neglected deck that is 7+ years old - you are taking off the top layer of wood anyways. Pool stores have an acid called Sodium Sulfate that neutralizes any bleach residue - and will 'brighten' the wood as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 James 624 Report post Posted March 10, 2008 BDA all the way!! Once you learn the way's of the Bleach Dweller's Association (BDA) there's no looking back. I use Pcarbs as a back up or for a Wookie (Wood rookie). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 plainpainter 217 Report post Posted March 10, 2008 I read recently that UV sunlight destroys Hypochorous Acid A.K.A. Bleach. So you can leave a restored deck in sunlight a few more days and have it be neutralized by sunlight! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 sealerguy 14 Report post Posted March 12, 2008 Sodium hydroxide stripper followed up with a citric acid brightener. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Barry M 73 Report post Posted March 13, 2008 I DS sodium hydroxide whether it's a clean or strip and then DS acid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 PressurePros 248 Report post Posted March 13, 2008 x3 on the DSing of NaOH Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 plainpainter 217 Report post Posted March 13, 2008 I don't know what hydroxide you guys are using - but hydroxide never touches really green algae growth. I've tried those hydroxide based house cleaners on vinyl siding - and didn't do a darn thing either. It works great for just greyed wood - but I haven't seen it do anything to any growth on the wood. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 SawtoothLogRestoration 14 Report post Posted March 13, 2008 What is the concencous on Solid Strip from Gemini Coatings? It's inexpensive and it has worked really well for me. Ox neutralizer. Anyone like something better that can compete with $12 a five gallon. (depending on what your stripping of course) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Beth n Rod 1,279 Report post Posted March 13, 2008 Brent are you stripping an oil or an acrylic? We like powders...HD-80. TheProSealerStore Beth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 bigchaz 157 Report post Posted March 13, 2008 Timberstrip pro (sodium hyrdoxide)(DeckGuide Pro Center © 2004 - G&K Distributors) for cleaning and stripping Oxalic to neutralize Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 SawtoothLogRestoration 14 Report post Posted March 14, 2008 I have used Solid Strip for both. I haven't found much it would't strip. For the cost it is great and it doesn't cause burns or any noticable irritation. I don't do much that requires chemical stripping, but of the products I have tried,this seems to be the best. I'll have to give the others a go if the need arises again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
just wanted to know from the wood pros what is the best chem for cleaning decks, and do you use the same when stripping. I have been doing decks but looking for good advice looking at doing more and may be staning any help will help thank you
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