I don t want to rent a power washer for the cleaning procedure. Is a garden hose OK?
No, a garden hose does not have enough pressure (normally about 60 p.s.i.) to clean the surface effectively, even with a nozzle. This will not properly remove the mill glaze, dirt, pollution, old coatings, etc. that may be found on the surface. We have done extensive testing and found this cleaning solution followed by a power washing at 500 p.s.i. is an effective way to clean the wood without hand scrubbing or sanding the entire surface (which is the most effective way to prepare the wood).
