April 9, 2015  Deck Cleaning Tip…A Simple, Easy Solution

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Here is an easy DIY deck cleaning solution that you can throw together with regular household items.  Just mix it up and brush it onto the deck with an old broom or sponge mop. Let it sit for 15 minutes before rinsing. You can scrub any stubborn spots if needed, and then hose off the solution with a garden hose.  No pressure washer is needed, and your wooden deck will be ready for summer in no time!

Deck Cleaning Solution

3 quarts warm water (or 3 liters)

1 quart bleach (or 1 liter)

1/3 cup powdered laundry detergent (or 85 grams)  Note:  Make sure that the laundry detergent doesn’t contain ammonia.

Mix everything together in a 5 gallon bucket, and you will be good to go!

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