How Do You Pressure Wash A Wood Deck?
It doesn’t matter if your deck is wood or composite, periodic cleaning is a requirement if you want your deck to remain as beautiful as it was when you installed it. Periodic cleaning is preventative maintenance. Rent a pressure washer and make sure you know how to use it. The pressure you need to wash your deck usually is not more 1500 pounds per square inch (PSI). This pressure is still enough to do damage to soft wood and enough pressure to leave marks on most composite decking. The pressure washer serves as a mechanism to remove dirt . The operator’s hand will be the only way to measure when too much pressure has be exerted. It’s the cleaner that should do most of the work in removing the dirt. Cleaners come in all types. Some are detergents, some are bleaches, and there are also chemical solutions designed to react with certain woods. There isn’t one “right” cleaner to use. Whatever cleaner you choose to use, read the manufacturer’s directions carefully. If you’re going to use a p
