Is a rotating surface cleaning machine good for cleaning wood?
When cleaning horizontal surfaces, a rotating surface cleaning machine should not be used. Surface cleaners are designed for concrete cleaning and should not be used on wood due to wood being soft. Surface cleaners rotate which means the wood is being cleaned against the grain nearly 98% of the time. Cleaning wood should always be done with the grain to protect the wood. How do I know when I should maintain my wood? A great time to maintain your deck is before the plants come up and the furniture comes out. When time is appropriate, as a Roof-to-Deck customer you will receive a wood maintenance reminder letter before the season starts which prompts you to secure an early spring cleaning and staining. Maintaining your wood will maximize your enjoyment and protect your investment. Having the horizontal surfaces cleaned and stained every 2 years and the vertical portions every 4 years with Roof-to-Deck Restoration is your best value. Written by Mike Hilborn, founder of Roof-to-Deck Restor
