How To Clean My Composite Decking?

Can I Use Bleach To Clean My Composite Decking?

If you have a large decking surface you might only get one or two uses from a full bottle depending on how liberally it’s applied. The surface must be cleaned within seven days to maintain the stain warranty. To remove, spray off with a hose and use warm, soapy water and a soft bristle brush to remove spills from embossing pattern. The affected area should be sprayed off with a hose to remove surface debris. Use warm, soapy water and a soft bristle brush to remove soil and debris from the embossing pattern.

Whilst you do not need to stain your deck on a yearly basis, like timber, we recommend giving it a clean once or twice a year depending on the location and how much ‘weather’ the decking gets. If debris, such as pollen and soil, is allowed to remain on the deck surface, mould can feed on the biofilm. Using a hose and warm, soapy water with a soft bristle brush is recommended to remove the food source and mould. You can prevent this and also restore the wood’s appearance more effectively by using an appropriate composite decking care product.

The first step is to wash away any large areas of dirt with a hose. Secondly, we recommend using a decking cleaning substance to scrub away any built up areas of mold and mildew. It is important to wash the substance away once you have finished. Once dried, we recommend applying a deck revitaliser to help restore your decking to its original state and to offer further protection to your decking. Apply cleaning solution to the deck, working in 5 metre sections at a time, use a stiff brush to remove noticeable dirt and grime.

Section 1: Best Decking Cleaner Products

Only very minimal maintenance is required to keep your decking free from the natural build-up of natural dirt and grime and looking it's very best. So to protect your investment and keep your composite decking looking it's very best, we recommend the ‘little and often’ approach. You can either wash your Gronodec using a soft brush and warm soapy water or if you wish, you can use a power washer (max. pressure 1500psi).

General & Spot Cleaning

Leave the area for 6-8weeks and then thoroughly clean the area with a proprietary deck cleaner such our recommended composite deck cleaner. Once the area has been thoroughly cleaned, apply another treatment of ‘Simply Gone’ and then repeat the application annually. TimberTech traditional composite products are formulated to inhibit mildew growth and minimize staining. Rinse off your TimberTech products periodically with a hose. Even if it appears clean, it is important to prevent build-up of pollen/debris. Mildew stains may occur where moisture, pollens, and/or dirt are present.

Patio Decking Fence Drive Cleaner Algae Moss Mould Killer Spray & Leave Jarder

SAiGE are proud to be one of the UK’s leading stockists of composite wood products. Established since 2010, our success is built on a passion for providing the very best quality products and service for customers throughout the UK, Europe and beyond.

Ultra-Decking offers little or no maintenance compared to regular wood or timber decking. You still need to take care of your composite deck from Ultra Decking, but nothing compared to maintaining regular wood decking.

A key benefit of our products is their low maintenance requirements, so looking after composite decking is very simple. Here at SAiGE, we stock products that combine the beauty of authentic wood with the benefits of composite materials – which includes resistance to mould, rotting and warping. If using a composite decking cleaner, carefully follow mixing instructions. However, most composite deck boards can be cleaned with a simple soapy water solution. Most of the time, a simple brush-down with decking detergent will remove any offending stains.

Even the best decking cleaner can’t undo all of the toll that weather and sunlight will take on your decking. Especially if it has heavy traffic or is in an exposed area. This is when a more powerful and more dedicated decking cleaner will become necessary. You can help keep your decking looking its best with a simple, regular clean. This can also delay the need for any kind of deeper, more serious clean.

For early generation composite products , we recommend a semi annual . This environmentally friendly product is easy and simple to use. It has the ability to remove grime of almost anything, making it the most effective cleaning product for your uPVC decking. The Washbomb is safe to use and will leave your uPVC decking in pristine condition.

Improve efficiency by allowing one section to soak up the solution whilst you’re cleaning another. Ensure all loose debris and leaves are removed from the deck surface using a blower or a broom. Use a scraper or putty knife to remove any standing dirt in between boards. Common causes of discolouration include sunlight exposure, dirt, mildew & stains. After exposure to UV rays & outdoor weather conditions, many decks will fade and experience some level of discolouration.

• Always follow the recommended guidelines from your retailer.
• Wood-plastic composite & plastic PVC boards generally have a capped surface which requires only simple soap and water maintenance.
• Rinsing off your composite decking periodically is important to prevent build-up of pollen/debris, leading to mildew stains.
• Wooden decking normally harbours incredibly stubborn dirt & matter which needs more intensive scrubbing with a hardwire brush and/or pressure washer.

Any area that you treat will appear lighter in appearance once complete, but you will find that after approximately weeks of weathering this will become virtually unnoticeable. As with any walking surface, TimberTech Deck or Porch products may become slippery in freezing weather. For ice removal, most products containing calcium chloride can be used without damage to the deck or porch surface. These products may leave a white residue which can be cleaned using the cleaning guidelines in the previous pages. Like any other wood-based product, TimberTech’s wood-polymer composite products may experience a naturally occurring process called Extractive Bleeding/Tannins.

When applied, Chlorine bleach is extremely corrosive to any surface or material and will literally eat away at any material it meets. It will also discolour the deck, damage the surface and enhance mould and mildew build up. To avoid these issues chose a non-toxic, sodium bicarbonate based cleaner. Compoiste Decking is low maintenance so requires very little to maintain its beautiful appearance. However to ensure its always looking good as new we recommend cleaning it twice a year to ensure there is no build up of mould or debris on the decking. A basic clean with our composite decking cleaner or you can use hot soapy water and a bristle brush. Restore your Composite Decking back to its former glory with CD-50 Composite Decking Cleaner.