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Tips For Deck Cleaning and Deck Staining At Your Northern Virginia Home

Deck cleaning and deck washing seem like ordinary tasks meant to keep your Burke, VA deck looking like new longer, and are a requirement before embarking on a deck staining project. While each of these tasks is not necessarily difficult, these tips can make the process smoother, safer and more effective.

• Do not skimp on the water. Thoroughly wet the deck prior to cleaning and always finish with an even more thorough rinse after finishing the deck cleaning job. Residue left behind from the cleaner can actually harm the deck surface more than simply not cleaning it at all. The cleaning agents in the deck cleaning or deck washing solution can cause erosion of the surface if left on.
• Always follow the recommendations for proper use on the deck cleaning or deck washing solution. The manufacturer provides these directions for your protection - protection of the deck surface, surroundings and yourself. If the label on the product suggests leaving the deck cleaning solution on the surface for 15 minutes, don't experiment with waiting 30 minutes. Longer is not necessarily better when it comes to deck cleaning and deck washing.
• Clean the deck before you start a deck staining project. A clean surface will absorb the stain better and more evenly, eliminating the potential for a failed attempt at do-it-yourself deck staining. Scrubbing the deck by hand is a better alternative for most Northern Virginia homeowners, since power washers or pressure washers can damage the deck surface if handled improperly.
• Always allow enough time for the deck to dry completely after deck cleaning or deck washing. In normal conditions, a wood deck should be thoroughly dry 48 hours after deck washing. However, if the humidity levels are high or the skies open up and pour rain on your deck, the time clock starts over. This is especially important if the purpose of deck cleaning or deck washing is to prepare for deck staining.

Contact Northern Virginia's deck washing, deck cleaning and deck staining experts at Deck Doctor. Serving all of Northern Virginia, including the communities of Aldie, VA, Centreville, VA, Oakton, VA, Reston, VA and Springfield, VA, our deck cleaning professionals at Deck Doctor can make your deck look like new again in only three days.

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