Whats the recipe for cleaning a dirty deck?
I have seen so many on the market that I am confused. B.A., Lexington A. Sometimes a simple mix of one part bleach and three parts water will clean up a deck nicely. If not, make a strong solution of TSP cleaner and water, and add a cup of bleach to the bucket. Or, substitute Spic and Span for the TSP. Some people warn against mixing bleach and TSP, but it should be OK outdoors. Always wear skin and eye protection. Makers of decks, pressure-treated wood and sealers for such wood have come up with a wide variety of cleaners, but the Handyman has found them too mild to be effective. Q. I want to put a preservative on my deck that will dry properly and not be tacky. I get a lot of fog and dew in the mornings, and because of this moisture, past coats never dried. What can I use? GLORIA DEEG, Sharon A. Sometimes a sealer or preservative doesn’t dry because it is applied too thickly. The cure is to sand it off or remove it any other way, and apply a single thin coat. Another reason for tacki
